Material
Safety
ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/22/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Quatemary amines
ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant
Chemical Name: Consan Triple Action 20 Formula: Mixture
Trade Name & Synonyms: ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
n-alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% 53516-76-0 9 Not established Not established
C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides
n-alkyl (50% C12, 30% C14, 17% C16, 3% 8045-21-4 9 Not established Not established
C18) dimethyl ethybenzyl ammonium
chlorides
n-alkyl (50% C12,30% C14, 17% C16, 3% 8001-54-5 2 Not established Not established
C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides


PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.

SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT (??F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
212 0.997 Not determined
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (butyl acetate=1)
0.05 Not determined 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATE 100 Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODO Clear liquid with faint almond odor.


SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

FLASH POINT (??F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
>200 Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Water, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water fog. Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Not determined
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen, ammonia and hydrogen chloride.
Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant ID Number: Utilize positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires.


SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Eye and Skin Contact, Ingestion.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Contact with the skin may result in localized irritation. Eye contact may cause irritation and damage to the eyes with
symptoms of pain and lacrimation. Ingestion may result in vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Ingestion of
concentrated solutions may produce burns of the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Repeated or prolonged exposure may produce dermatitis, skin lesions, deep necrosis and scarring.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of the skin or eyes.
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
None determined
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Irrigate with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. SKIN
CONTACT : Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. INGESTION: Do
not induce vomiting. Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg whites, gelatin solution, or if these are not
available, drink large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol. Call a physician immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate theh use of gastric lavage. Measures against circulatory shock,
respiratory depression and convulsion may be needed.

SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOI Unstable Stable Does not apply
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Anionic materials
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
When heated to decomposition thos substance emits very toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen, ammonia and
hydrogen chloride.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOI May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply

SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLE Absorb spilled material with absorbent materials. Place in a labeled container and seal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHO Flush with water. Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Pesticide spray mixture, or
rinse water that can not be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to Federal or
approved State procedures under subtitle C of the resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Triple rince plastic
containers before offering for recycle or disposal. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
open dumping is prohibited. Do not reuse empty container.




Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant ID Number:  SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Utilize NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection to protect against pesticide mists.
VENTILATION
Utilize local and/or general ventilation.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Utilize nitrile, rubber, PVC or other impermeable material.
EYE PROTECTION
Chemical splash goggles (ANSI Z87)
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Utilize apron, arm sleeves, impervious boots, or other equipment as necessary to prevent skin and eye contact.
Eyewash and shower facilities should be available. Decontaminate equipment by flushing with water. Remove and
wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Store in a dry place. Avoid freeezing. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Keep children and pets off treated lawns until area is completely dry. Do not use on feeding and grazing grasses.
This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to fish bearing waters. Do not contaminate waters by cleaning of
equipment or disposal of wastes. Avoid application to turf areas actively grazed by waterfowl.

SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION

Not determined


The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.




Product Name: ferti-lome(R) Alga-San Disinfectant ID Number: 

Alkyl(C12-C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride