SAFETY DATA SHEET

Muriate of Potash 0-0-60 Blended Standard

Section 1. Identification
Other means of
identification

: Muriate of Potash 0-0-60 Blended Standard

: 3558-30661
Historic MSDS #: Not available.

Product type

: Solid.

GHS product identifier

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses
Fertilizer. Manufacture of chemical products. Manufacture of specialty fertilizers.
Uses advised against

Reason

Not to be used as an ingredient for human food.

Not approved

Supplier's details

: Agrium Wholesale
13131 Lake Fraser Drive, S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2J 7E8
Agrium U.S. Inc.
Suite 1700, 4582 South Ulster St.
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 80237

Emergency telephone
number (with hours of
operation)

: Agrium North American 24 Hr Emergency Telephone Numbers:

English:
Transportation Emergencies: 1-800-792-8311
Medical Emergencies: 1-303-389-1653
French or Spanish:
Tranportation or Medical Emergencies: 1-303-389-1654

Section 2. Hazards identification

OSHA/HCS status

Classification of the
substance or mixture

: While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this SDS contains valuable information critical to the safe
handling and proper use of the product. This SDS should be retained and available for
employees and other users of this product.
: Not classified.

GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms

Signal word

: No signal word.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Hazard statements

NotApplicable.
NoAplicable.
Nonapplicable.

Precautionary statements
General
Prevention
Response
Storage
Disposal
Hazards not otherwise
classified
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: Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have
product container or label at hand.
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: None known.

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Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Substance/mixture

: Substance

CAS number/other identifiers

CAS number

Ingredient name

CAS number

Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride

>95
>3

7447-40-7
7647-14-5

Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in
this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

Section 4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first aid measures
: May cause irritation due to mechanical action. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of
Eye contact
water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any
contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.
Inhalation
: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Skin contact
: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion

: Wash out mouth with water. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is
conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be
dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If
vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs.
Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Potential acute health effects
Eye contact
: May cause irritation due to mechanical action.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: Inorganic salt. Prolonged or repeated exposure may dry the skin, causing irritation.
Ingestion
: May cause irritation of the digestive tract with accompanying nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye contact
: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
watering
redness
: No specific data.
Inhalation
Inhalation
Skin contact

Skin contact

Ingestion

: No specific data. Adverse symptoms may include the following:

dryness
redness
cracking
: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
nausea or vomiting

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Notes to physician
: Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Specific treatments
: No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically.
Protection of first-aiders

: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.

See toxicological information (Section 11)

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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing
media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters

: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

: None known.

: No specific fire or explosion hazard.

: Not applicable.

: Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep
For non-emergency
unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.
personnel
For emergency responders

Environmental precautions

: If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel".
: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small spill
: Move containers from spill area. Recover the material and use it for the intended
purpose.
or
Place spilled material in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of waste
according to applicable legislation.
Large spill
: No additional information.

Section 7. Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures

: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not ingest. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Advice on general
occupational hygiene

: Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Remove
contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See also
Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.

Conditions for safe storage,

including any
incompatibilities

Date of issue/Date of revision

: Store in accordance with local regulations. Do not store in unlabeled containers.

Contains moisture-sensitive material. Store in a dry place. Absorbs moisture on longterm storage under high humidity conditions. May form steep piles, that can collapse
without warning, when stored in bulk. Avoid forming steep slopes when removing
product. Inorganic salt. May be corrosive to metals. Contact your sales representative
or a metallurgical specialist to ensure compatability with your equipment. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name

Exposure limits

Potash

OSHA PEL (United States).

TWA: 15 mg/m, (Particulates not otherwise
regulated (PNOR) Total particulates) 8 hours.

Appropriate engineering
controls

: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne

contaminants.

Environmental exposure
controls

: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they
comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.

Individual protection measures

Hygiene measures

Eye/face protection

: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing.
: Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the
assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: sealed eyewear or safety glasses
with side-shields.

Skin protection
Hand protection

Body protection
Other skin protection

Respiratory protection

: The personal protective equipment required varies, depending upon your risk
assessment. Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved
standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary.
: No special protective clothing is required.
: Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected
based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a
specialist before handling this product.
: Use a properly fitted, particulate filter respirator complying with an approved standard if a
risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on
known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working
limits of the selected respirator.

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state
Color
Odor
Odor threshold
pH
Melting point
Boiling point
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Lower and upper explosive
(flammable) limits
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Relative density
Solubility
Solubility in water
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
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: Solid. [Crystalline granules.]

: Brownish-red.
: Odorless.
: Not applicable.
: 9 [Conc. (% w/w): 10%]
: 773C (1423.4F)
: 1411C (2571.8F)
: [Product does not sustain combustion.]
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.
: Not applicable. Non-flammable. Non-combustible.
: Not available.
: Not applicable
: Refer to product specification information.
: Easily soluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
: 355 g/l
: <1

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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Decomposition temperature

: Not applicable.
: Not applicable.

Viscosity

: Not applicable.

Auto-ignition temperature

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

: No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Chemical stability

: The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous
reactions

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Conditions to avoid

: No specific data.

Incompatible materials

: No specific data.

Hazardous decomposition
products

: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
not be produced.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name

Result

Species

Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride

LD50 Oral
LD50 Oral

Rat
Rat

Conclusion/Summary

Dose
2600 mg/kg
3000 mg/kg

Exposure
-

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Irritation/Corrosion
Conclusion/Summary
Skin
Eyes
Respiratory

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: No significant irritation expected other than possible mechanical irritation.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Sensitization
Conclusion/Summary
Skin
Respiratory
Mutagenicity

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Product/ingredient name

Test

Experiment

Result

Potassium chloride
Potassium chloride

Subject: Bacteria
Experiment: In vivo
Subject: Mammalian-Animal
Cell: Somatic

Negative
Negative

Conclusion/Summary
Carcinogenicity

: Not mutagenic in Ames test.

Product/ingredient name

Result

Species

Dose

Exposure

Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride

Negative - Oral - TDLo

Negative - Oral - TDLo

Rat - Male
Rat - Male

1820 mg/kg
-

Conclusion/Summary
Reproductive toxicity
Conclusion/Summary

: No evidence of risk to humans. No known significant effects or critical hazards.

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenicity
Product/ingredient name

Result

Species

Dose

Exposure

Potassium chloride

Negative - Oral

Rat - Female

310 mg/m

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Section 11. Toxicological information

Conclusion/Summary

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)

Not available.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
Not available.
Aspiration hazard
Not available.

Information on the likely

routes of exposure

: Routes of entry anticipated: Oral, Inhalation.

Potential acute health effects

Eye contact
: May cause irritation due to mechanical action.
Inhalation
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact
Ingestion

: Inorganic salt. Prolonged or repeated exposure may dry the skin, causing irritation.
: May cause irritation of the digestive tract with accompanying nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Eye contact
: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
watering
redness
: No specific data.
Inhalation
Skin contact

Ingestion

: No specific data. Adverse symptoms may include the following:

dryness
redness
cracking
: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
nausea or vomiting

Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate
: Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects
: Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate
effects
Potential delayed effects

: Not available.
: Not available.

Potential chronic health effects

Product/ingredient name

Result

Species

Dose

Exposure

Potassium chloride
Sodium chloride

Chronic NOAEL Oral

Chronic LOEL Oral

Rat - Male
Rat - Male

1820 mg/kg
2533 mg/kg

2 years

Conclusion/Summary
General
Carcinogenicity
Mutagenicity
Teratogenicity
Developmental effects
Fertility effects

: Not considered to be toxic to humans.

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Numerical measures of toxicity

Acute toxicity estimates
Not available.
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Section 11. Toxicological information

Section 12. Ecological information

Toxicity
Product/ingredient name

Result

Species

Exposure

Potassium chloride

Acute EC50 1337000 g/l Fresh water

Acute EC50 9.24 g/L Fresh water

Algae - Navicula seminulum

Algae - Desmodesmus
subspicatus
Daphnia - Daphnia magna
Crustaceans - Pseudosida
ramosa - Neonate
Fish - Gambusia affinis - Adult
Algae - Navicula seminulum
Algae - Pseudokirchneriella
subcapitata
Crustaceans - Cypris subglobosa
Aquatic plants - Lemna minor
Daphnia - Daphnia magna
Fish - Morone saxatilis - Larvae
Crustaceans - Hyalella azteca Juvenile (Fledgling, Hatchling,
Weanling)
Aquatic plants - Lemna minor
Daphnia - Daphnia pulex
Fish - Gambusia holbrooki - Adult

96 hours
72 hours

Acute EC50 83000 g/l Fresh water

Acute LC50 9.68 mg/l Fresh water
Sodium chloride

Acute LC50 435000 g/l Fresh water

Acute EC50 2430000 g/l Fresh water
Acute EC50 28.85 mg/dm3 Fresh water
Acute EC50 519.6 mg/l Fresh water
Acute IC50 6.87 g/L Fresh water
Acute LC50 1661 mg/l Fresh water
Acute LC50 1000000 g/l Fresh water
Chronic LC10 781 mg/l Fresh water
Chronic NOEC 6 g/L Fresh water
Chronic NOEC 0.314 g/L Fresh water
Chronic NOEC 100 mg/l Fresh water

Conclusion/Summary

48 hours
48 hours
96 hours
96 hours
72 hours
48 hours
96 hours
48 hours
96 hours
3 weeks
96 hours
21 days
8 weeks

: Practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms.

Persistence and degradability

Product/ingredient name

Aquatic half-life

Photolysis

Biodegradability

Potassium chloride

Readily

Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name

LogPow

BCF

Potential

Potassium chloride

<1

low

Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition
coefficient (KOC)
Other adverse effects

: Not available.

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

Disposal methods

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: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal of

this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional
local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be disposed of untreated to the
sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of all authorities with jurisdiction.
Waste packaging should be recycled. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and
contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

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Section 14. Transport information

DOT
Classification

TDG
Classification

Mexico
Classification

ADR/RID

IMDG

IATA

UN number

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

UN proper
shipping name

Transport
hazard class(es)

Packing group

Environmental
hazards

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

Additional
information

Special precautions for user

: Transport within users premises: always transport in closed containers that are
upright and secure. Ensure that persons transporting the product know what to do in the
event of an accident or spillage.

Transport in bulk according

to Annex II of MARPOL
73/78 and the IBC Code

Proper shipping name

: Not a pollutant.

Section 15. Regulatory information

U.S. Federal regulations

: TSCA 8(a) CDR Exempt/Partial exemption: Not determined

TSCA 8(b) inventory: This material is listed or exempted.

Clean Air Act Section 112

(b) Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAPs)
Clean Air Act Section 602
Class I Substances

: Not listed

Clean Air Act Section 602

Class II Substances

: Not listed

DEA List I Chemicals

(Precursor Chemicals)

: Not listed

DEA List II Chemicals

(Essential Chemicals)

: Not listed

SARA 304 RQ

: Not listed

: Not applicable.

SARA 311/312
Classification

: Immediate (acute) health hazard

Composition/information on ingredients
Name

Fire
Sudden
hazard release of
pressure

Reactive

Immediate
(acute)
health
hazard

Delayed
(chronic)
health
hazard

Potassium chloride

100

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

State regulations
Massachusetts
New York
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: None of the components are listed.

: None of the components are listed.
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Section 15. Regulatory information

: None of the components are listed.
: None of the components are listed.

New Jersey
Pennsylvania
California Prop. 65
Not listed.
International regulations
International lists
National inventory

: This material is listed or exempted.

: This material is listed or exempted.
: This material is listed or exempted.

Australia
Canada
China

: This material is listed or exempted.

: This material is listed or exempted.
: Not determined.

Europe
Japan
Malaysia

Republic of Korea

: This material is listed or exempted.

: This material is listed or exempted.
: This material is listed or exempted.

Taiwan

: Not determined.

New Zealand
Philippines

Section 16. Other information

Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.)
0
Health
Flammability

Physical hazards

Caution: HMIS ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks. Although HMIS ratings are not required on SDSs under 29 CFR 1910.
1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS
program. HMIS is a registered mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA).
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
Flammability

0
Health

Instability/Reactivity
Special

Copyright National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. This warning system is intended to be
interpreted and applied only by properly trained individuals to identify fire, health and reactivity hazards of
chemicals. Whether the chemicals are classified by NFPA or not, anyone using the 704 systems to classify
chemicals does so at their own risk.

History
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Key to abbreviations

: ATE = Acute Toxicity Estimate

BCF = Bioconcentration Factor
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL 73/78 = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,

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Section 16. Other information

1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
UN = United Nations
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
Notice to reader
The information and recommendations contained in this Safety Data Sheet ("SDS") relate only to the specific
material referred to herein (the "Material") and do not relate to the use of such Material in combination with any
other material or process. The information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be current
and correct as of the date of this SDS. HOWEVER, THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE
PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR LICENSE OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO THEIR ACCURACY, CORRECTNESS OR COMPLETENESS, AND THE SELLER, SUPPLIER
AND MANUFACTURER OF THE MATERIAL AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE
"SUPPLIER") DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE ON SUCH INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
This SDS is not a guarantee of safety. A buyer or user of the Material (a "Recipient") is responsible for
ensuring that it has all current information necessary to safely use the Material for its specific purpose.
FURTHERMORE, THE RECIPIENT ASSUMES ALL RISK IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE MATERIAL.
THE RECIPIENT ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THE MATERIAL IS USED IN A SAFE
MANNER IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY LAWS,
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. THE SUPPLIER DOES NOT WARRANT THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
MATERIAL OR THE FITNESS OF THE MATERIAL FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY OR RELATED TO THE
USE OF THE MATERIAL.

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