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Product Name: Adjust Non-Phosphoric Acid Nutrient Buffer
EPA Registration Code: 17545-50024-AA (CA)
Form: liquid
Product Category: Landscape/Yard » Fertilizer » soil acidifier
Date Entered: 2004-02-02
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Monterey Chemical Company
Address: P.O. Box 35000
City: Fresno
State: CA
Zip Code: 93745
Telephone Number: 559-499-2100
Fax Number: 559-499-1015
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Warning:
Keep out of reach of children.

Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. In addition, follow precautionary statements on labels of the accompanying pesticide(s).

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Acute Effects:
Eyes: Mild irritant. may cause redness.
Skin: Mild irritant, especially from prolonged exposure. may cause redness.
Ingestion: May cause stomach cramps and/or nausea.
Inhalation: None expected but inhalation of aerosol mist may cause mild irritation of nasal mucous membranes.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Subchronic Effects: None known.
Chronic Effects: None known.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
None given
First Aid: From MSDS
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Call a physician if eye irritation persists.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. See a physician if skin becomes irritated.
Ingestion: If conscious and alert, drink water or milk to dilute, then induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 1
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 1999-09-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes: Chemical dust/splash goggles or full-face shield to prevent eye contact. As a general rule, do not wear contact lenses when handling.
Skin: Impervious gloves and clothes.
Respiratory: Not normally needed. If use generates an aerosol mist or respiratory irritation, use NIOSH-approved dust/mist respirator (such as 3M #8710).
Ventilation: Recommended
Disposal: From MSDS
Do not contaminate lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters by discharge of waste effluents or equipment washwaters. Dispose of waste effluents according to state and local regulations. Also, chemical additions or other alterations of this product may invalidate any disposal information in this MSDS. Therefore, consult local waste regulators for proper disposal. Do not discharge.

Transfer Equipment: Transfer product using chemical-resistant plastic or stainless steel tanks, pumps, valves, etc.

Environmental Hazards
Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Citric acid000077-92-925.0
Potassium hydroxide001310-58-31.0
Potassium nitrate007757-79-19.5
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