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MSDS Bio-Oil 2008

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Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd

Document Number 03-020-1 Compiled 2007 Reviewed Jan-08

Postnet Suite # 82 Private Bag 15 Somerset West, 7129 South Africa

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE Product name UN Number Supplier Telephone Fax Website 24 Hr Emergency Numbers RSA

Bio-Oil (Insecticide, Miticide, Acaricide) UN 2902 Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd 021 851 2403 021 852 3508 www.agroorganics.co.za 021 689 5227 021 931 6127

Red Cross Poison Information Centre Tygerberg Poison Information Centre

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Active Ingredient (s) Common name Status Chemical Name (IUPAC) CAS No. Chemical Family Chemical Formula Use Formulation

Mixture of petroleum cuts Light mineral oil

Toxicity class Likely routes of exposure

Acute hazard unlikely Ingestion, inhalation.

(Fatty alcohol polyethoxylated < 5%)

Insecticide and as adjuvant. Dilute as per label indication

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

4. FIRST AID MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS Reactions are not likely to occur unless the absorbed dose is extraordinary. Exposure Inhalation Hazardous Skin Eye Irritant Ingestion

WARNING Fire hazard and explosion hazard

Extinguishing agents Fire fighting Personal protective equipment

Symptons

First Aid

May cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. At high concentration narcosis.

Remove to fresh air. If symptoms of irritation, breathing difficulties or narcosis occur consult a physician.

Prolonged and repeated may cause skin sensitation Flush with plenty of water. If irritation occurs call a resulting in: allergic reactions such as hives / rash, or physician. dryness. Burning sensation followed by redness In case of flush with fresh running water for 15 minutes. Signs of redness / irritation should be inspected by a physician. May cause nausea, vomitting, abdominal pain. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomitting. Give large quantities of water to drink. Rinse mouth and throat with tap water. Call a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Handle as an oil fire. Incomplete combustion produces toxic gases and sooth. Explosive limit in air ambitient temperature, in volume of vapour or mist: 1 to 6%. The lower limit of flammability for oil mists is reached at concentration levels of the order of 45 g/m3 Water spray, dry powder, CO2 - not recommended: water jets Cool containers Fire-fighters should wear full chemical protective clothing.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILLAGE) Personal precautions Environmental precautions Occupational spill

See Section 8 Harmfull to aquatic life, prevent from contaminating waterways and dams. Spill may cause slippery surfaces. Sweep into container and discard at oil collection points. Wash surface with detergent.

Spill disposal Contain the spill in order to prevent environmental pollution. Sweep into container and discard at oil collection points. Scrape (do not cause sparks) oil laden soil into containers. Oil laden soil and absorbent material (used for collecting spill) must be disposed of within local regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Handling Storage

Use in adequate ventilated environment. Wash hands after use and before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not apply within 30 m of waterways and surface water. Comply with local regulations. Keep out of reach of unauthorized persons, children and animals. Store in its original labelled container in dry, dark and cool area. Not to be stored next to foodstuffs, fodder and water supplies. Keep away from heat sources and do not store with combustible materials.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure control Clothing Gloves Respiratory protection Eye protection Appearance Odour Flash point Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Solubility in water Persistent foaming Solubility in organic solvents

COMPLY WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFTEY, ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE, and other APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. (Appropiate means within these regulations) Appropiate protective clothing, at least a work apron. Rubber or other impervious gloves Generaly not required, but during spray application appropiate mask is essential. Splash goggles or a face shield should be worn. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES colorlees to slightly yellowish pH caracteristic of Bulk density 0.84 (water = 1) petroleum solvent Melting point > 150 C Auto ignition > 250 C Vapourising Temperature Vapour Pressure Emulsifiable Storage stability stable Suspensibility in large number of Partition-coefficient in n-octanol / water

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Incompatibility Thermal decomposition

stable avoid with strong acids. Toxic gases like carbon oxides, various hydrocarbons and soot.

Acute oral LD50 Acute dermal LD50 Acute inhalation LC50

> 2000 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg

Dermal sensitization Carcinogenicity

redness, dryness Not listed

Acute skin and eye irritation

TLV - TWA: 5 mg/m3 redness

Teratogenicity Mutagenicity

Not listed Not listed

Degradability Mobility Accumulation

Complete biodegradable Very slow Not likely with no permanent spillage / leak.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicology No Birds No Bees No Fish harmfull to aquatic life by means of film forming. Earthworms Daphnia magna harmfull to aquatic life by means of film forming. Soil micro-organisms No

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Pesticide disposal Package product wastes

UN NUMBER ADR/IRD

Dilute with plenty of water and apply to wide surface area covered with lawn, shrubb or trees. Emptied containers are to be handled according to safeguards as appear on the label. Containers should be punctured and transported to a facility for recycling or disposal in approved landfill site. Comply with local legislation applying to waste disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN 2902 Substance ID NR AIR/IATA Class 6.1 Hazard ID NR

IMG/IMO

Subsidiary Risk

6.1 + III III Label of class 6.1

Label Packaging group

Hazard Label Packaging group

Subsidiary Risk Shipping Name

III

enger aircraft Cargo aircraft

Pesticide, liquid, toxic, N.O.S.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Symbol Indication of danger

Xn Hazardous to fish

Risk phrases Safety phrases

R52 S1/2 S13

16. PACKING AND LABELING 5L, 20L virgin plastic containers labeled according to South African regulations

17. OTHER INFORMATION In the application of Bio-Oil spray pressure should never exceed 3 bar. The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. s should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall AgroOrganics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Agro-Organics (Pty) Ltd nor its employees has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Document trace: see top right on first page. Abbreviations: TWL-TWA = Value-time Weighted Average