KOMBAT WIPE-OUT Registration No. L4958 ACT 36 OF 1947

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1 KOMBAT WIPE-OUT Registration No. L4958 ACT 36 OF 1947 KOMBAT WIPE-OUT is a water soluble concentrate, non-selective, post emergence, foliar, systemic herbicide for the control of a wide range of annual and perennial grasses, broadleaf weeds and certain woody perennials, as listed. COMPOSITION Active Ingredient Glyphosate potassiumsalt - 360g/ GRASSES Goose grass [Eleusine indica subsp. Africana]; Weeping love grass [Eragrostis curvula]; Bitter turpentine grass [Cymbopogon plurinodis]; Natal buffalo grass [Panicum natalense]; Wire bluestem [Diheteropogon filifolius]; Rush grass [Sporobolus africanus]; Crab finger grass [Digitaria sanguinalis]; Natal red-top [Rhynchelytrum repens]; Pongwa grass [Stiburtus alopecuroldes]; Golden velvet grass [Eulalia villosa]; Russet grass [Loudetia simplex]; Wild oat grass [Monocymbium ceresliforme]; Large carrotseed grass [Tragus rademosus]; Bristle grass [Aristida junciformis]; Herringbone grass [Urochloa panicoides]; Common buffalo grass [Panicum maximum]; * Common couch [Cynodon dactylon]; * East African Coach [Cynodon niemfuensis]; * Couch paspalum [Paspalum paspalodes]; Common paspalum [Paspalum dilatatum]; Yellow nutsedge [Cyperus esculentus]; Purple nutsedge [Cyperus rotundus]; Kikuyu [Pennisetum clandestinum]. * NOTE : Apply on vigorous growing plants in summer or in autumn when nutrients are actively translocated to roots, rhizomes and stolons. Follow up treatment may be necessary. BROADLEAF WEEDS Cape pigweed [Amaranthus hybridus]; Thorny pigweed [Amaranthus spinosus]; White flowered Mexican poppy [Argemone subfusiformis]; White goosefoot [Chenopodium album]; Thorn apple [Datura stramonium]; Large thorn apple [Datura ferox]; Khaki weed [Tagetes minuta]; Blackjack [Bidens pilosa]; Spanish blackjack [Bidens bipinnata]; Tropical Richardia [Richardia brasiliensis]; Dwarf marigold [Schkuhria pinnata]; Prostrate knotweed [Polygonum aviculare]; Tall fleabane [Conyza floribunda]; Ragwort [Senecia ilicifolius]; Yellow sorrel [Cxallis pescaprae]. WOODY WEEDS Black wattle [Acacia meamsii]; American bramble [Rubus spp.]*, Bugweed [Solanum mauritianum]*. * NOTE : Tall and inaccessible thickets should be cut back and regrowth treated when approximately 30 cm high. USES & BENEFITS

2 KOMBAT WIPE-OUT is extremely stable even under relatively high and low temperatures, it has a low degree of toxicity, with no residual effect in soil and presents a very low risk to the user, wildlife and the environment. KOMBAT WIPE-OUT is easily mixed and applied. - It contains the surfacant AL 2042 and an anti-foaming agent to ensure quick absorption by the plant and rapid translocation from the foliage to roots, rhizomes and apical meristems, for fast and effective control. - It is particularly effective in controlling deep rooted, rhizomatous and stoliniferous perennial weeds. - It is rainfast in 3 hours. - It is compatible with sterilants. - Do not spray other pesticides within 12 hours of KOMBAT WIPE-OUT application. METHOD OF APPLICATION KOMBAT WIPE-OUT should only be applied to actively growing weeds or grasses, in spring and summer, or in autumn in the case of difficult to control perennial weeds. - Do not treat weeds or grasses that are wilted, covered with thick layer of dust or are stressed due to drought or cold conditions. - Do not apply KOMBAT WIPE-OUT to weeds or grass that are wet from rain, irrigation or dew - allow to dry prior to application. - Dilute 20ml - 50ml KOMBAT WIPE-OUT in 1l of water for the control of perennial, annual weeds and sedges; - Dilute 65ml - 100ml KOMBAT WIPE-OUT in 1l of water for the control of Hardy Board Leaved weeds and grasses - Using a low pressure sprayer ( KPA) apply evenly to foliage, to just beyond run-off; - Do not water treated area for a period of 3-6 hours; and - KOMBAT WIPE-OUT has no residual weed control and repeated follow on applications could be necessary to control weeds germinating after application. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS: - Poisonous if swallowed. - Avoid contact with skin or eyes since product is eye irritant and may cause skin irritation. - Store away from food and feeds, fertilizers and other chemicals. - Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. - Flammable. - Keep away from heat and flames. PRECAUTIONS: - Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling this product. - Prevent contamination of food, feed, drinking water and eating utensils. - For safety when mixing: wear rubber gloves and face shield when handling the concentrate. - If you get it in your eyes, flush it off at once. - If you spill it on your clothes, change and wash them.

3 - Invert the empty container over the spray or mixing tank and allow to drain for at least 30 seconds after the flow has slowed down to a drip. Thereafter rinse the container three times with a volume of water equal to the minimum of 10% of that of the container. Add the rinsings to the contents of the spray tank before destroying the container. - For safety when spraying: While spraying, avoid contact with the spray as much as you can. Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers or dams. - For safety after spraying: Clean applicator thoroughly after use and dispose of wash water where it will not contaminate crops, grazing, rivers or dams. Destroy empty container and do not use for any other purpose. - Change and wash your work clothes. Wash yourself. PLEASE READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE. CAUTION

4 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY UNDERTAKING: PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name : Design Code : Registration No. : L4958, Act No. 36 of 1947 Use : Herbicide Company : Kombat (Pty) Ltd 39 Dr. Gordon Road Greytown 3250 Telephone : /7 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS SPILLAGES: Emergency telephone: (all hours) POISONING INCIDENTS: Poison Information Centre of the Western Cape: (all hours) Griffon Poison Information Centre (all hours) UFS Pharmacology/Toxicology information centre: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful to aquatic invertebrates. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A phosphonic acid herbicide containing 500g/l glyphosate as a potassium based formulation. An aqueous solution with wetting agent. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: g / kg : Alkyl polysaccharide Xi R41 < 500 g/l Polyoxyethylene (5) cocoamine Xn,N R22-R38-R41-R50/5 < 100 g/l Page 1

5 4. FIRST- AID MEASURES Eye contact : Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or clean water, holding the eyelids apart, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain immediate medical attention. Skin contact : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin immediately with water, followed by soap and water. Such action is essential to minimise contact with skin. Contaminated clothing should be laundered before re-issue. Inhalation : Ingestion : Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention as a precaution. If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show the container, label or this Data Sheet, if possible. Do not induce vomiting. Medical advice If the amount of chemical is judged to be less than a lethal dose, observe the patient and treat symptomatically. If gastric lavage is considered necessary, prevent aspiration of gastric material. Consider administration of activated charcoal and a laxative. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water. Extinguishing media : For small fires, use foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishant. For large fires, use foam or water-fog; avoid use of water jet. Contain run-off water with, for example, temporary earth barriers. Protective Equipment : A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions : Ensure suitable personal protection during removal of spillages. This means wearing eye protection, chemically resistant gloves, boots and coveralls. Clean up methods : Adsorb spillages onto sand, earth or any suitable adsorbent material. Transfer to a container for disposal. Wash the spillage area with water. Washings must be prevented from entering surface water drains. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into water courses must be alerted to the appropriate regulatory body. Page 2

6 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING Read the label before use. Safe handling advice : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash face and hands before eating, drinking or smoking. STORAGE Safe storage advice : Keep in original containers, tightly closed, out of reach of children. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Storage Temperature Stable at (Deg C) EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protection When using this product refer to the label for details. Where suitable engineering controls are not fitted or are inadequate, wear suitable protective equipment. When selecting personal protective equipment, users should consult their supplier to confirm that the equipment is suitable. Respiratory protect. : Wear suitable respiratory protective equipment if exposure to high levels of material are likely. Respiratory protective equipment should conform to the appropriate EN standard. Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves conforming to EN 374 Suitable Materials: nitrile rubber Body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing. Occupational exposure limits No Occupational Exposure Limit Assigned. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form : liquid Colour : light brown Odour : sugary Boiling point : Not available. Melting point : Not available. Flash point : does not flash Autoignition temperature : Not available. Explosive properties : Not applicable Vapour pressure : Not available. Specific gravity : Solubility : soluble in/with water ph-value (quant.) : Not available. Partition coeff. : Not available. Oxidizing properties : Not available. Page 3

7 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous decomposition products : Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE TOXICITY (LETHAL DOSES) Oral Median Lethal Dose rat (both genders) : > 5000 mg/kg Low oral toxicity. Dermal Median Lethal Dose rat (both genders) : > 5000 mg/kg Unlikely to be hazardous by skin absorption. Median Lethal Concentration Inhalation rat (both genders) : > 5.27 mg/kg 4 hours Unlikely to cause harmful effects when handled and used as directed on the label. ACUTE TOXICITY (IRRITATION, SENSITISATION ETC.) Eye Irritation : Unlikely to cause eye irritation. Skin Irritation : Non-irritant to rabbit skin. Skin Sensitisation - Buehler : It is a mild skin sensitiser in animal tests. CHRONIC TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS / LONG TERM EXPOSURE Long Term Exposure : By analogy with similar substances: Glyphosate acid : No long term risks to man are associated with this material when handled and used as directed. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY Toxicity to fish : LC50 96 hours Rainbow trout : 34 mg/l This environmental hazard assessment is based on information available on similar products. Toxicity to daphnia : EC50 48 hours Daphnia magna : 21 mg/l Harmful to aquatic invertebrates. (Not necessarily identical to the EC classification risk phrases). 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used containers. Page 4

8 Surplus material must be disposed of as detailed in the 'Guidelines for the avoidance, limitation and disposal of pesticide waste on the farm' GCPF, Empty containers should be triple rinsed, dried out and disposed of via a licensed plastics recycler. Empty containers should not be used for other purposes. Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not Classified as Dangerous for Transport. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Classification : IRRITANT Hazard symbols : Xi Risk Phrases : (R43) May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Safety Phrases : (S2) Keep out of the reach of children. (S13) Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. (S20/21) When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. (S24) Avoid contact with skin. (S37) Wear suitable gloves. Users should ensure that they comply with any relevant local, state or national legislation. This substance is covered by the EEC Dangerous Substances Directive (CPL Regulations). It has therefore been labelled in accordance with these regulations. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Use: A herbicide for post-emergence control of annual and perennial grass weeds. is the property of KOMBAT (Pty) Ltd. Read the label before you buy: use pesticides safely. The information on this sheet is not a specification, it does not guarantee specific properties. The information is intended to provide general guidance as to health and safety based upon our knowledge of the handling, storage and use of the product. It is not applicable to unusual or nonstandard uses of the product nor where instructions or recommendations are not followed. Page 5