Organic Fertiliser

Non Hazardous Materials Data Handling Sheet – Issue Date November 2006

Not Hazardous According to Criteria of Work safe Australia

Emergency Phone: 000 or 131126 (State Poisons Information Centre)

Company Details

Grow Better Garden Products Pty Ltd
9 Central, 254 Canterbury Road
BAYSWATER VIC 3153
Australia
Phone: 0397207475
Fax: 0397207429
www.growbetter.com.au
sales@growbetter.com.au

Product Details

• UN Number: Not Hazardous
  
• Hazchem Code: Not Hazardous
  
• Dangerous Goods Class: Not Hazardous
  
• Poison Schedule: Not Hazardous
  
• Use: Fertiliser

Physical Description / Properties

• Appearance:
  Dark brown pellets
• Solubility in water:
  Partially Soluble
• Ingredients:
  Blood, Fishmeal, Seaweed, Poultry Manure, Bonemeal

Health Hazard Information

• Swallowed:
  Large doses can cause gastro-intestinal irritation & purging.
• Eye:
  May cause local irritation.
• Skin:
  Prolonged contact can cause skin dryness & irritation.
• Inhaled:
  Dust may cause irritation to nose & throat.
• CHRONIC:
  No data available.

First Aid

• Swallowed:
  If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poison Information Centre. Give a glass of water.
• Eye:
  If in eyes, hold eye open and flood with water for 10-15minutes. If irritation persists, see a doctor.
• Skin:
  If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash with Soap and water. If irritation persists, see a doctor.
• Inhaled:
  Remove patient from contaminated area.
• First Aid:
  Non specified.
• Advice to Doctor:
  Medicinal grades can be used as a cathartic

Precautions For Use

• Exposure Standards:
  No data available.
• Engineering Controls:
  Avoid dust formation.
• Personal Protection:
  Wear gloves when handling. Avoid breathing dust.
• Flammability:
  The product is not flammable.

Safe Handling Information

• Storage and Handling:
  Store in a cool, dry area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store away from oxidising agents.
• Spills and Disposal:
  Avoid rising dust. Shovel into plastic container. Flush excess with water into sewer.
• Fire/Explosion Hazard:
  When burning, products may give rise to noxious fumes. If smoke or fumes are given off, wear self contained breathing apparatus. Do not Spray water on to material if burning. Spread material to dissipate heat and smother the fire to extinguish.

Other Information

This material contains a waste product from poultry sheds and abattoirs.

It has undergone biological stabilisation and treatment to further reduce pathogens including on site storage and composting. Care however in its handling and avoiding unnecessary contact is recommended.