MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: Wengfu Muriate of Potash
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name
Wengfu Muriate of Potash
Other Names
MOP, 0-0-50-0
Recommended Use
FERTILISER
Supplier Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Wengfu Australia Pty Ltd
Level 1, 80 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
1300 WENGFU (1300 936 438)
(03) 9863 9747
Emergency Contact
Adam Nisbett – 0427 862 144 – [email protected]
Jessica Downey – 0409 198 776 – [email protected]
Date of MSDS
27/05/2010
Revised 09/09/2010
Revised 08/02/2012
Revised 23/08/2012
Revised 25/08/2015
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
UN No.
Packing Group
None Allocated
None Allocated
DG Class
Hazchem Code
None Allocated
None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk(s)
EPG
None Allocated
None Allocated
3. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Ingredient
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Formula
KCI
CAS No.
7447-40-7
Content
100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye
If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop
by the Poison Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Skin
If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water. Continue to
flush with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information centre or a doctor.
Ingestion
For advise, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor at once. If swallowed, do not
induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability
Non flammable. May evolve toxic gases (potassium oxide, chlorides) when heated to decomposition.
Fire and Explosion
Non flammable. Evacuate area and contact emergency services. Toxic gases (potassium oxide, chloride) may be
evolved when heated. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment (see spill
above) including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact
containers nearby storage areas.
Extinguishing
Non flammable.
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PRODUCT NAME: Wengfu Muriate of Potash
Hazchem Code
None allocated
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage
If spilt (bulk), wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves and a Class P1 (Particulate) respirator (where a dust
inhalation risk exists). Collect and place in sealable containers for disposal. Avoid generating dust.
7. STORAGE AND HANDLING
Storage
Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area, removed from oxidising agents and foodstuffs. Ensure product is adequately
labelled, protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
Handling
Before use carefully read the product label. Use of safe working practices is recommended to avoid eye or skin
contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene, including washing of hands before eating. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
No exposure standard(s) allocated.
Biological Limits
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering Controls
Do not inhale dust/powder. Use with adequate natural ventilation. Where a dust inhalation hazard exists, mechanical
extraction ventilation is recommended. Maintain dust levels below the recommended exposure standard.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment is not required under normal conditions of use. At high dust levels, wear: dust-proof
goggles and a Class P1 (Particulate). With prolonged use, wear cotton or rubber or PVC gloves and coveralls.
9. PHYSICAL ND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Odour:
pH
Vapour Pressure
Vapour Density
Boiling Point
Melting Point
Evaporation Rate
OFF-WHITE TO RED/BROWN GRANULES
SLIGHT ODOUR
8.0 to 10.0 (10% Solution)
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
1500˚C
773˚C
NOT AVAILABLE
Solubility (Water)
Specific Gravity
% Volatiles
Flammability
Flash Point
Upper Explosion Limit
Lower Explosion Limit
Autoignition Temp
SOLUBLE
2.0
NOT AVAILABLE
NON FLAMMABLE
NOT RELEVANT
NOT RELEVANT
NOT RELEVANT
NOT AVAILABLE
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended conditions of storage.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Material to Avoid
Incompatible, potentially explosive reactions with strong oxidising agents (e.g. bromine trifluoride, potassium chlorate
and potassium permanganate).
Decomposition
May evolve toxic gases (phosphorus oxides) when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Reactions
Polymerization is not expected to occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Summary
Low toxicity. Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin exposure and inhalation. Acute potassium poisoning via
ingestion is rare as a large single does usually induces vomiting, and potassium is rapidly excreted by the body,
however his product does have the potential to cause cardiovascular disorders.
Eye
Low to moderate irritant. Contact may result in irritation, pain and redness.
Inhalation
Low irritant. Over exposure may results in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat while coughing.
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PRODUCT NAME: Wengfu Muriate of Potash
Skin
Low irritant. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in mild irritation, rash and dermatitis.
Ingestion
Low toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may result in gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting abdominal pain and
diarrhoea. Ingestion of large quantities may result in blood clotting changes, cardiac arrhythmias, increased
respiration. Muscle weakness, convulsions and coma.
Toxicity Data
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (7447-40-7)
LD50 (Ingestion): 1500 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (Intraperitoneal): 620 mg/kg (mouse)
LD50 (Intravenous): 117 mg/kg (mouse)
LDLo (Ingestion): 20 mg/kg (man)
LDLo (Intraperitoneal): 900 mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (Intravenous): 77mg/kg (guinea pig)
LDLo (Subcutaneous): 2120 mg/kg (frog)
TDLo (Ingestion): 60 mg/kg/day (woman)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment
Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate
measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Collect and place in sealable containers and dispose of to an approved landfill site. Contact the manufacturer for
additional information.
Legislation
Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
Shipping Name
UN No.
Packing Group
None Allocated
None Allocated
None Allocated
DG Class
Hazchem Code
None Allocated
None Allocated
Subsidiary Risk(s)
EPG
None Allocated
None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison Schedule
A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP)
AICS
All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of Preparation
03/05/2010
Additional Information
ABBREVIATIONS:
ADB – Air-Dry Basis
BEI – Biological Exposure Indice(s)
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number – used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
CNS – Central Nervous System
EINECS – European Inventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances.
IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer.
M – moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
mg/m3 – Milligans per cubic metre.
NOS – Not Otherwise Specified
NTP – National Toxicology Program
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
pH – relates to hydrogen ion concentration using a scale of 0 (high acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline).
ppm – Parts Per Million.
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PRODUCT NAME: Wengfu Muriate of Potash
RTECS – Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TWA/ES – Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard
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