Clay Breaker - Vitax

VITAX SAFETY INFORMATION SHEET
Date of Issue: February 2004
Revision: June 2009
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7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling:
Storage: Store in original containers, tightly closed in a secure, well ventilated, cool but frostfree,
dry area. Store clear of foodstuffs and in a separate stack from herbicides.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ No specific exposure standards established.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Normal good hygiene standards should be observed.
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9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL Appearance greyish pellet
PROPERTIES Odour none
pH not applicable
Boiling point not available
Melting point not available
Flash point N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoflammability N/A
Explosivity N/A
Oxidising properties N/A
Vapour pressure N/A
Relative density N/A
Solubility slightly soluble in water
Other data none
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10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stability:
Conditions to Avoid:
Materials to Avoid:
Hazardous Decomposition Products: decomposes under normal conditions under intense heat releasing hazardous sulphur
oxide fumes.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL Not classified as harmful by inhalation, ingestion or in contact with skin.
INFORMATION
To the best of our knowledge physical, chemical and toxicological properties have
not been fully investigated.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Claybreaker contains natural minerals and organic matter for use as a soil
conditioner to improve soil structure.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of waste through a reputable waste disposal contractor and in accordance
with the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not classified as dangerous for carriage.
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Not classified as dangerous for supply.
Occupational Exposure Standards: for gypsum: total inhalable 10 mg/m 3 (8 hr), total
respirable 5 mg/m 3 (8 hr).
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