MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date stamp: 11-Jul-2007 MSDS Ref. No.: 99253 Revision Number: 0

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name: Description: Peters Professional 20-10-20 Peat-Lite Special Water Soluble Fertilizer 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: CHEMTREC (U.S.): 1-800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (International): 1-703-527-3887 Non-Emergency Calls: 1-937-644-0011

Company The Scotts Company LLC 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville, OH 43041 Formula No.: S12897 Product Number(s): 99250, 99250N, 99252

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification WHMIS hazard class: Labelling Signal word: Label Symbols: Precautionary Statements D2B, C Oxidizing materials CAUTION T - Toxic. Flame over circle. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. May cause eye/skin irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust or spray mist. Do not ingest. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from children. Contact with eyes may cause irritation. May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inhalation of aerosols may cause irritation to mucous membranes. Pre-existing dermatitis or sores. Inhalation may aggravate asthma. Skin. Inhalation. Irritation.

Potential health effects Eye contact: Skin contact: Ingestion: Inhalation: Aggravated Medical Conditions: Principle routes of exposure: Target organ effects:

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Potassium Phosphate Boric acid, H3BO3 Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 CAS-No 7757-79-1 7778-77-0 10043-35-3 6484-52-2 Weight % 10-30 10-30 0.1-1 30-60

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye contact: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so be a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferabley by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice

Skin contact:

Ingestion:

Inhalation:

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammable properties: Suitable extinguishing media: Specific hazards: Fire fighting procedures: Special protective equipment for firefighters: Oxidizer. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, chemical foam. Oxidizing properties. Select appropriate method to surround and extinguish fire. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces. In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for containment: Methods for cleaning up: Avoid dust formation. Prevent product from entering drains. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Avoid container breakage Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Potassium Phosphate Boric acid, H3BO3 Engineering controls ACGIH: Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed 2 mg/m3 TWA OSHA: Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Use adequate ventilation to keep the airborne concentrations of this material below the recommended exposure standard.

Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face protection: Skin and body protection: Respiratory protection:

Eye/face protection is not required, but is recommended in manufacturing situations where contact may occur. Safety glasses with side shields or goggles. Wear suitable protective clothing if contact is anticipated during manufacturing. If skin irritation occurs, use natural rubber gloves, durable cloth or impervious rubber gloves if contact with product is possible. If airborne levels are high or product does not remain intact, use a combination of engineering controls (e.g. ventilation) and personal protection, e.g., NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists, and fumes Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product

General hygiene considerations:

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Color: Bulk density: Solid Blue 55-75 lbs/cu.ft. Appearance: Odor: Solubility: Prills, Crystals Fertilizer Highly soluble (>80%)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemically Stable: Conditions to avoid: Materials to avoid: Hazardous decomposition products: Possibility of hazardous reactions: Stable under normal conditions. Extreme heat. Dust may form explosive mixture in air. Strong oxidising agents. Combustion may produce irritating gases and vapors. Poses little or no immediate hazard.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50/oral: No information available

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LD50/dermal: No information available LC50/inhalation: No information available Eye effects: May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons. Skin effects: May cause skin irritation in susceptible persons. Component information Components Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Potassium Phosphate Boric acid, H3BO3 Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Chronic toxicity Carcinogenic effects: Components Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Potassium Phosphate Boric acid, H3BO3 Ingestion: Inhalation: Sensitization: Target organ effects: The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any indgredient as a carcinogen. NTP: Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed IARC: Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed OSHA: Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed

LD50 Oral 3015 mg/kg Rat No information available 2660 mg/kg Rat 2217 mg/kg Rat

LD50 Dermal No information available 4640 mg/kg Rabbit 2000 mg/kg Rabbit No information available

LC50 Inhalation No information available No information available No information available 88.8 mg/L Rat 4 h

Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea . Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause sensitization of susceptible persons. Irritation

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity effects: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulative potential: Mobility: Aquatic toxicity: Additional ecological information: May be toxic to aquatic organisms. Degrades slowly. No information available. Water contaminating. May be toxic to aquatic organisms. Contains Molybdenum (Mo). The application of materials containing Molybdenum (Mo) may result in forage crops containing levels of Molybdenum (Mo) which are toxic to ruminant animals. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. Do not apply directly to lakes, streams, or ponds.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods: Contaminated packaging: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations In accordance with local and national regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The description shown may not apply to all situations. Consult 49 CFR, or appropriate dangerous goods regulations for additional description requirements (e.g. technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific shipping requirements. DOT Proper shipping name: TDG Proper shipping name:

UN1477, Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s, 5.1, PGIII.

UN1477, Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s, 5.1, PGIII.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Components Ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3 Potassium nitrate, KNO3 Potassium Phosphate Boric acid, H3BO3 General Information CAS-No 6484-52-2 7757-79-1 7778-77-0 10043-35-3 CERCLA/SARA 313 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed CERCLA/SARA 302 Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed Not Listed

Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA: HMIS: Health: 2 Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Reactivity: 1 Special Hazards: Oxy

Hazard Rating: 0=Least; 1-Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=High; 4=Severe

General comment: This document contains health, safety, and environmental information useful to emergency response agencies, health care providers, manufacturers, and workers/employees. It does not replace the precautionary language, use directions, or the storage and disposal information found on the product label. Additional Information: This information contained herein is, to the best of Scott's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date of preparation of this document. However, no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy or reliability, and Scotts shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. No authorization is given or implied to use any patented invention without a license. In addition, Scotts shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to adhere to recommended practices or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the product.

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