SHERRITT -- 46-0-0;GRANULAR UREA -- 6810-00-782-6521
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:46-0-0;GRANULAR UREA MSDS Date:09/01/1991 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-782-6521 MSDS Number: BWGKD === Responsible Party === Company Name:SHERRITT Address:7600 N.E. 41ST STREET,SUITE 195 City:VANCOUVER State:WA ZIP:98662 Country:US Info Phone Num:206-256-9101 403-998-6507 Emergency Phone Num:206-256-9101 Preparer's Name:INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DEPT. CAGE:LO977 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SHERRITT Address:7600 N.E. 41ST STREET,SUITE 195 Box:City:VANCOUVER State:WA ZIP:98662 Country:US Phone:206-256-9101 403-998-6507 CAGE:LO977 Company Name:SHERRITT GORDON MINES LTD/FAB MTLS PRODUCTS DIV Box:NONE City:FORT SASKATCHEWAN ALTA Country:CA CAGE:1C110 Company Name:WOLFKILL FEED AND FERTILIZER CORP Address:MONROE SHOPPING CENTER Box:578 City:MONROE State:WA ZIP:98272-1529 Country:US Phone:206-794-7065 CAGE:1G667 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:UREA CAS:57-13-6 RTECS #:YR6250000 Fraction by Wt: 98% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 14300MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE MILD TO MODERATE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.HMIS SUGGESTS THAT DECOMPOSITION FUMES MAY CAUSE I RREVERSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE WITHOUT WARNING. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1% WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA. Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL:IRRITATION. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATT ENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER FOG. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.SWEEP OR VACUUM;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN A DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.CLEAN SPILL AREA WITH WATER. Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.AVOID HANDLING EQUIPMENT MADE OF COPPER. Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST. Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL. Protective Gloves:LEATHER. Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK AREA. Supplemental Safety and Health NONE ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:270F,132C Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:GRANULES;WHITE;AMMONIA ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS(CORROSIVE). Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT ABOVE 270F,MOISTURE. Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA,CYANURIC ACID. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.