Hazardous according to criteria of the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is issued by M. Collins
and Sons (Contractors) Pty Ltd in accordance with National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission guidelines. The information contained in this document must not be
added to, deleted or altered. M. Collins and Sons (Contractors) Pty Ltd will issue a new
MSDS when there is change in the product specifications and/or with the National
Occupational Health and Safety Commission guidelines/regulations. M. Collins and Sons
(Contractors) Pty Ltd will not accept any responsibility for any changes made to its MSDS
in content by any other person or organisation.
DATE OF ISSUE: 5 February 2003
Company Details
Name: M. Collins and Sons (Contractors) Pty Ltd
Address: 25 Martin Crescent, Milperra. NSW 2214
Telephone: (02) 9774 1544 (+61 2 9774 1544 internationally)
Fax: (02) 9792 1532 (+61 2 9792 1532 internationally)
Emergency Telephone: 0412 019225 (+61 412 019225 internationally)
(24 Hours)
ACN: 000 521 871
Identification
General
Product Name: Screened Topsoil
Other Names: Not Relevant
UN Number: No UN Number Allocated
Dangerous Goods Class: No Dangerous Goods Class Allocated
Subsidiary Risk: No Subsidiary Risk Allocated
Hazchem Code: No Hazchem Code Allocated
Poisons Schedule Number: No Poisons Schedule Number Allocated
Product Description
Natural or General Purpose Soil.
Use
This product is designed to be used in domestic garden and landscape areas. It
should be applied using suitable garden or landscaping instruments.
Physical Description/ Properties
Appearance: A rich dark brown extractive material of fine particle
sizes with a slight earthy odour.
Boiling Point: Not Relevant
Melting Point: Not Relevant
Vapour Pressure: Not Relevant
Specific Gravity: Not Relevant
Flashpoint: Not Relevant
Flammability Limits: Not Relevant
Solubility in Water: Not Soluble
Other Properties
pH: 5.5 to 7.0
EC: 0.10 o 0.50 dS/m
Bulk Density: 1.2 to 1.6 tonnes/m3
Ingredients
This product contains a naturally occurring extractive material.
Health Hazard Information
Acute Health Effects
Swallowed: Ingestion is unlikely through normal use. However, swallowing any
amount of this product may cause abdominal discomfort and
potentially increase the risk of gastro-intestinal infections.
Eye: In the event that any dose of this material or the dust and/or liquid
mist (bioaerosols) comes into contact with the eyes it may have an
irritating effect resulting in redness and watering or an infection.
Skin: Any level of skin contact with this product and/or their dusts and
liquid mists (bioaerosols) may lead to skin irritations and in
susceptible people skin sensitisation, dermatitis or skin infection.
Inhaled: Inhalation of any amount of dust and/or liquid mists (bioaerosols)
from this product may irritate, inflame or sensitise the nose, throat
and lungs, and exacerbate pre-existing conditions such as asthma,
hayfever and bronchitis.
Chronic Health Effects
The repeated inhalation of dust and/or liquid mist (bioaerosols) from these
products may lead to respiratory irritation, inflammation or sensitisation. This may
lead to illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, hayfever, pneumonia (eg
Legionnaires disease) or other pneumonia-like illnesses. Children, pregnant
women, the elderly, people with pre-existing conditions or the immunocompromised,
may be at a particular risk from these illnesses if exposed to this
product. It is not recommended to repeatedly swallow this material or repeatedly
allow it to come into contact with the eyes. All people who come into contact with
this product should safeguard themselves adequately from tetanus.
First Aid
Swallowed: The patient should be given water to drink and medical
attention should be sought if any abdominal symptoms occur.
Eye: Eyes should be immediately and thoroughly flushed with
lukewarm water for as long as necessary to alleviate the
problem (although approximately 10 minutes can be used as
a guide). Professional medical assistance should be sought if
the symptoms persist.
Skin: The affected areas should be washed thoroughly with mild
soap and lukewarm water as quickly as possible.
Inhaled: If an irritation occurs, the affected parties should be moved
(or move themselves) away from the product or its dusts or
mists (bioaerosols) into a source of fresh air.
First Aid Facilities:
Facilities should be available where this product is used to carry out the first aid
procedures outlined above.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
Precautions for Use
Exposure Standards: There is no specific standard for composts and potting
mixes. However, M. Collins and Sons (Contractors)
Pty Ltd recommend that exposures of the product or
its dusts or mists (bioaerosols) to the skin and eyes,
along with swallowing and inhalation, should be
minimised through the adoption of the protective
measures contained in this MSDS.
Engineering Controls: Any involvement with these products should be
conducted in such a way as to avoid contact with the
skin and eyes along with swallowing and inhalation. It
should also minimise the exposure to dusts or mists
(bioaerosols).
Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: An approved respirator should be worn that is suitable
for respirable particulates and when exposed to
dust and/ or liquid mist (bioaerosols). The standards
should be followed in the selection, fit testing, use,
storage and maintenance of the respiratory
equipment.
Skin Protection: Standard duty gloves should be
worn along with boots and comfortable loose clothing.
Long sleeved shirts and long trousers are
recommended if a skin irritation occurs or a person
has a history of skin conditions. All clothing should be
laundered regularly.
Eye Protection: Non-fogging dust resistant goggles or safety glasses
should be worn if there is a
risk of dust and/ or liquid mist (bioaerosols) contacting
the eyes.
Flammability
This product can be flammable if ignited. It should therefore be stored away from
ignition sources. The areas where these products exist, and the vicinity of these
areas, are recommended to be kept as non-smoking zones.
Safe Handling and Storage
Storage and Transport
No special storage or transport requirements necessary, although the material
should be kept away from ignition sources.
Spills and Disposal
Waste material can be disposed of as trade waste in accordance with the local
authority guidelines.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Burning in a confined space may release dangerous levels of carbon monoxide
and other harmful gases.
Contact Point
Title: The Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Telephone: 0400 332256 (+61 400 332256 internationally)
