Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Product Name: Rhizopellet
Other Names: Fungal Pellet
Recommended Use: Bio Fertilizer
Manufacturer: Rhizocore Technologies Limited
Address: 2-4 Cornwallis Street, Eveleigh NSW 2013
Emergency Contact: Poisons Information Line: 131126
Recommended Use: Bio Fertilizer
Version Issued: Version 1 issued on 23rd April 2024

Classification of the Substance or Mixture:

Not classified as hazardous according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.  

SUSMP Classification: None allocated.
ADG Classification: None allocated. Not a Dangerous Good according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA or IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
UN Number: None allocated
GHS Signal word: NONE. Not hazardous. 
PREVENTION
P102: Keep out of reach of children.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
RESPONSE
P352: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. 
STORAGE
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
DISPOSAL
P501: Dispose of small quantities and empty containers by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.  For larger quantities, if recycling or reclaiming is not possible, use a commercial waste disposal service. 

Primary ingredients: consists primarily of vermiculite and activated charcoal.

Chemical Name(s): Diammonium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Monopotassium phosphate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, and Iron chloride.

CAS Number: nil

Warning: Harmful if swallowed.

Product contains living fungi which may be acutely toxic to people and some animals if ingested.

● Do not eat this product

● Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this product

● Keep out of reach of children and animals

● Wash hands thoroughly after handling

If ingested, seek immediate medical advice for possible fungal poisoning. Refer to order details for specific species contained.

Warning - may be harmful in contact with skin

Some people may have a sensitivity to the fungi used in this product, causing skin irritation when handling.

● Wash hands thoroughly after handling

● It is recommended to wear protective gloves when handling If skin irritation occurs, stop handling the product and wash hands thoroughly. If irritation is acute or persists, seek medical advice.

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Substance: No specific fire or explosion hazards identified.

HAZCHEM code: none allocated

Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways and sewers.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleanup: Sweep or vacuum up spillage. Dispose of as biological waste.

Handling: Avoid inhalation, ingestion, and eye/skin contact. Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under 25oC. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Respiratory Protection: If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then respiratory protective equipment should be used suitable for protecting against airborne contaminants. Final choice of appropriate breathing protection is dependent upon actual airborne concentrations and the type of breathing protection required will vary according to individual circumstances. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715, Selection, Use and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protective Devices.

Hand Protection: Wear gloves of impervious material. Reference should be made to AS/NZS 2161.1: Occupational protective gloves - Selection, use and maintenance.

Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields, goggles or full-face shield as appropriate recommended. Eye protection should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 - Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications

Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing.

Physical state: solid but compressible

Appearance: small brown and cereal like - 1.5cm3 cube.

Odor: nil

pH: 7-8

Melting Point/Freezing Point:13000C/0oc of most prevalent material

Boiling Point: n/a

Flash Point: n/a

Flammability: n/a

Bulk Density: 50-90 kg/m3 of most prevalent material

Solubility: not readily but will dissolve over 3-12 months under normal use conditions.

Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat and contamination by bacteria and/or molds.
Incompatible Materials: No specific incompatible materials identified.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not expected to occur.

Inhalation:  Inhalation of airborne dust may cause irritation to the mucous membrane and upper airways. Symptoms of exposure can include coughing, sneezing and breathing difficulties. Skin:  Skin contact may cause mechanical irritation resulting in redness and itching. 
Eye:  Eye contact may cause mechanical irritation. May result in mild abrasion. 
Ingestion:  Ingestion of this product may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and vomiting and depending on the fungal treatment may be toxic to animals and humans.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No specific ecotoxicity data available.
Persistence and Degradability: No specific data available.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No specific data available.
Environmental Protection: Do not use outside of the designated bioregional area.
Mobility in soil: Fungi species will naturally form under normal soil conditions but are not hazardous when released into the environment and move under natural forces.

- Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.

- Do not dispose of waste into sewers or waterways.

UN Number: None allocated
UN Proper shipping name: None allocated
Class and subsidiary risk  Not classified as a Dangerous Good, according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (6th Edition).
Packing group: None allocated  
DG Class: None allocated
Hazchem code: None allocated

Australian regulatory information: A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for Uniformed Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).  All chemicals listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). 

Fungal material has been collected in accordance with federal, state or local regulations permit and/or license conditions.

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is based on current knowledge and best practices. It is not intended to be comprehensive and does not replace the need for proper training and safe handling practices. Revision History

This Safety Data Sheet is provided as a service to our customers. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date of publication but is presented without guarantee. It is the user's responsibility to ensure safe handling and use of the product and to verify suitability for their intended application.