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Humic acid

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish fire using regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
[Inhalation]

This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling of skin.
[Eyes]

Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
[Ingestion]

Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
[Hazards]

Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.
[Personal Protection]

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
[Respirators]

3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: mouth and throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling, cough).
[Appearance]

White to off-white powder with a bland odor. Organic matter found in soil.
[Usage]

Organic fertilizers. Chelating agent.
[Product Name]

Humic acid
[Synonyms]

Hyaluronic acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_1415-93-6.htm">1415-93-6
[EINECS]

215-809-6
[RTECS]

MT6544000
[RTECS Class]

Natural Product
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[Small spills/leaks]

Small Spill - Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill - Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of carbon.