THE ANDERSONS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT CODE: APT157DM5 DATE PREPARED: 03/20/01

SECTION I: PRODUCT IDENTITY

PRODUCT NAME: The Andersons Professional Turf Products Fertilizer 15-0-10 with Dimension

MFR INFO: The Andersons Lawn Products
P.O. Box 119
Maumee, Ohio 43537

FOR EMERGENCY: (800) 757-8951
FOR INFORMATION: (419) 891-2957

CURRENT AS OF: 1/30/03

SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION

HAZARDOUS OSHA ACGIH
COMPONENT PEL TLV
3 3
Fertilizer / carrier mix 15 mg/m (total) 10 mg/m
3
(CAS # Not listed) 5 mg/m (respirable)

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(CAS # 97886-45-8)

SECTION III: PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: NA EVAPORATION RATE: NA pH: NA

VAPOR DENSITY: NA VAPOR PRESSURE: NA

MELTING POINT: NA SPECIFIC GRAVITY: NA

SOLUBILITY (IN WATER): Partially soluble

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Multi-colored granular mix, with slight ammonia / sulfur odor




SECTION IV: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT: Not flammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NA

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media suitable for surrounding fire

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear full protective clothing and positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Decomposition products may be toxic; sulfur will burn when separated from
molten urea

SECTION V: REACTIVITY DATA
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CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excessive heat (greater than 200 F)

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, acids, hypochlorites, caustics

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HCN, NOx, COx, NH3, cyanuric acid, SOx, H2S

Product is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.

SECTION VI: PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved pesticide respirator recommended, if required

EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or faceshield are
recommended

SKIN PROTECTION: Long sleeves, rubber gloves recommended

VENTILATION: Local exhaust ventilation recommended; applicators should stand
upwind when handling

SECTION VII: HEALTH HAZARD DATA

HEALTH HAZARDS: Dust may be irritating to the nose and respiratory tract, and may cause sore throat,
coughing and shortness of breath. Skin irritation may result from repeated or prolonged exposure.
Product may also be irritating to the eyes, causing redness and watering. Prolonged eye exposure
may cause conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Ingestion may result in abdominal pain, nausea, and
diarrhea. Prolonged or repeated overexposure to the active ingredient could cause kidney, liver,
blood, thyroid, and adrenal effects. Ingestion of large amounts of sulfur may lead to hydrogen
sulfide poisoning due to bacterial conversion of sulfur in the colon.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing respiratory, skin, or eye conditions




 FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

IF SWALLOWED: If victim is alert and not convulsing, give one glass of water to dilute material, but
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.

IF INHALED: Move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

IF IN THE EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if
irritation persists.

IF ON SKIN: Shower/wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

CARCINOGENICITY: None of the ingredients are known/listed carcinogens, however, product may
contain trace amounts of crystalline silica, which is listed by IARC as a potential human carcinogen.

SECTION VIII: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES: Collect spilled product and store to re-use. Contaminated product
and/or environmental media should be recovered and disposed of properly.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Read product label before disposing of product and container. Dispose of
in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Reuse recovered product where
possible.

HANDLING/STORING PRECAUTIONS: Read product label before handling. Use only as directed on the
label. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area.

SECTION IX: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACTIVE INGREDIENT LEVEL (%): 0.25

SARA INFORMATION:

SECTION 302: Not an "extremely hazardous substance"

SECTION 313: Not listed

CERCLA RQ: Not listed

RCRA LISTING: Not listed


MSDS ID NO: 5051E

PREPARED BY: SS

The information and data contained herein is based upon facts considered to be correct as of the date hereof. Information is supplied
upon the condition that the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use.
In no event will The Andersons be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use or reliance upon this
information. No representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or of any
other nature are made hereunder with respect to information or the product to which this information refers.






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