Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Decomposes on heating to emit toxic ammonia and oxides of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. High airborne dust concentrations have potential for explosion.

Is Osmocote safe?

The resin is made from natural plant oils. Though they are safe, the manufacturer recommends users wash their hands after handling. Osmocote Plus keeps releasing nutrients for six months, while regular Osmocote brands tend to last four.

What is Osmocote made of?

Osmocote® Works with Nature The resin-coating is made from linseed oil and is unique because the nutrition passes from the prill through the coating by the natural phenomonon of osmosis. As the plant’s root system takes-up nutrition from the soil, Osmocote® meters-out replacements, and at the rate.