MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT: WETTABLE SULPHUR Date of Issue: July 2014 Date of Expiry: June 2019 Manufacturer/Supplier s Name and Address: MANUTEC PTY LTD Tel: Jonal Drive, Cavan Fax: South Australia 5094, Australia PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Trade Name: Manutec Wettable Sulphur Chemical name: Sulphur Product Code: MTO0557 Use: Used as fungicide or miticide to control powdery mildew, scab, rust and mites. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION UN Number: DG Class/ADG code: Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: None allocated Non- Dangerous according to criteria of Australian Dangerous goods code R38 Irritant to Skin S46 If swaollwed, seek imdeiate medical advice & show product label ASCC Hazard Classification: Hazardous according to critiria of ASCC [NOHSC;1008(2004)] HSNO Hazard classification: 4.1.1B;6.4A Poisons Schedule (Aust) : No data available INGREDIENTS CAS No Proportion Sulphur % w/w Inert materials No data 20% w/w

2 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WETTABLE SULPHUR 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES Appearance: Odour: Specific Gravity: Boiling Point: Frezing Point: Flash Point: Melting Point: Solubility: Vapor Pressure: Density: Molecular weight: Brown powder/fine granules Sulphurous odour Not available C 1190C C C Disperses in water 1 torr (@1084 oc) g/cm g/mol HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION ACUTE EFFECTS Swallowed: Eye: Skin: Inhaled: This product is of low oral toxicity. The solid product may cause eye irritation. The product is of low dermal toxicity. Will not usually irritate, although prolonged exposure may result in some irritation to the skin. The product is of low acute toxicity. Will not usually irritate although prolonged exposure may cause some irritation of the mucous membranes. CHRONIC EFFECTS Regular, long term exposure to sulphur can result in chronic bronchitis. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION General Information Acute toxicity Oral LD50: > 5000 mg/kg (Rat) Oral LD50 : > 8437 mg/kg (Rat) Oral LDLo : 1750 mg/kg (Rabbit) Dermal LD50: > 2000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 : > 2000 mg/l (Rabbit) Inhalation LC50: > 2.6 +/ mg/l (Rat) EyeIrritant: May be an eye irritant. Exposure to the dust may cause discomfort due to particulate nature. May cause physical irritation to the eyes. Inhalation: Breathing in dust may result in respiratory irritation. Causes bronchitis and damage to airway through exposure

3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WETTABLE SULPHUR 3 Ingestion: Acute toxic effect may include nausea, headache, diarrhea upon ingestion of large quantities. SkinIrritant Dermal irritation if exposed to skin. Causes dermatitis through prolonged or repeated exposure. Causes hypersensitiveness through repeated contact in rare case. Eye contact: Slight irritant (Rabbits) Skin contact: Slight irritant (Rabbits) Skin sensitization: Not a sensitizer Mutagenic potential: Non mutagenic Reproductive hazard potential: No reproduction hazard Chronic /subchronic toxicity studies: No risk of chronic toxicity Carcinogenic potential: Non carcinogenic Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Causes bronchitis and damage to airway through exposure. Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure):causes damage to airway, stomach and lung through exposure mg/m3 sulfur contents during years. FIRST AID Swallowed: Eye: Skin: Inhaled: Rinse mouth with water. DO NOT Induce vimiting. Seek medical advice. Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Get medical attention. with eyelids held open. Seek medical assistance if symptoms persist. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water and soap immediately. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention. Advice to doctor: Treat symptomatically based on judgment and individual reactions of the patient. Acute toxic effect may include nausea, headache, diarrhea upon ingestion of large quantities or dermal iriitation if exposed to skin. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Exposure Standards: Engineering Controls: No exposure standard is set for this product. TWA for dusts is recommended, i.e. 10mg/m3 Natural ventilation only required. If the bag is broken, avoid exposure to dust. Wear dust mask if generation of dust cannot be avoided.

4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WETTABLE SULPHUR 4 Personal Protection: Flammability: Environment: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and avoid breathing the vapour or dust. Wear appropriate protective clothing. The product was tested in accordance to Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail section Test methods for flammable solids (Class 4.1). The material was found to be non-flammable under the conditions of the tests Non-toxic to fish. Non-toxic to bees. In the environment, slight oxidation to the volatile oxides may occur at over extended periods. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION Storage and Transport: Storage: Transport: Packaging and Labelling: Spills and Disposal: Fire/Explosion Hazard: Store in original container, in a dry well ventilated area, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Considered non-hazardous for transport by the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Keep out of Reach of Children. Read Safety Directions Before Opening. The product has been assessed according to the Worksafe criteria for classifying hazardous substances and is classified as not hazardous. Sweep or vacuum spillages and store in open topped drums for disposal. Dispose of material either by approved use or in a land fill site approved by the relevant authorities. Dispose of container in a responsible manner. Product is a solid that can burn under certain conditions. While it does not meet the requirements to be classified as a flammable solid (Class 4.1, if involved in a fire, the material will melt and burn, giving off corrosive fumes of sulphur dioxide. If the product is involved in a fire, wear breathing apparatus, fight fire from upwind, wear eye and skin protection. Extinguish using water, foam, C02. Contact Point: Research/Technical Officer Manutec Pty Ltd 30 Jonal Drive CAVAN SA 5094 Australia Tel: EMERGENCY Conatct ONLY: (24 hours) Poisons Information Centre

5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WETTABLE SULPHUR 5 STATEMENT OF DISCLAIM This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to Worksafe Australia/NOHSC Guidelines. All information is as accurate and up-to-date as possible. Since Manutec Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information may be used, each user should review the information in the specific context of the intended application. Manutec Pty Ltd will not be responsible for damages of any nature resulting from use of or reliance upon the information. No expressed or implied warranties are given other than those implied mandatorily by Federal, State or Territory Legislation. C:\Material Safety Data Sheets\Wettable Sulphur.doc