MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Syngenta Crop …

1 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 4. FIRST AID MEASURESP roduct No.:A9795 BEPA Signal Word:CautionHealth and EnvironmentalHarmful if inhaled. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild eye and skin irritation. Hazardous Decomposition ProductsNone PropertiesAppearance:Beige to brown liquidOdor:AromaticUnusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity HazardsDuring a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or the product container, label or MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET with you when calling Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison contol center or doctor, or going for swallowed: Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so after calling 800-888-8372 or by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUIDI ngestion:EPA Registration Number(s):100-1306 Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary or non-hazardous.

2 Values are not product specifications. Syngenta Hazard Category: BSection(s) Revised: 14 Syngenta Crop Protection, Office Box 18300In Case of Emergency, Call1-800-888-8372 Greensboro, NC 27419 CAS No.:153719-23-4 Chemical Name:4H-1,3,5-Oxadiazin-4-imine,3-[(2-ch loro-5-thiazolyl) methyl]tetrahydro-5-methyl-N-nitro-Chemi cal Class:Neonicotinoid InsecticideActive Ingredient(%):Thiamethoxam ( ) MaterialNTP/IARC/OSHA CarcinogenOtherOSHAPELACGIHTLVNoGlycerin 15 mg/m TWA (total); 5 mg/m TWA (respirable)10 mg/m TWA (total)Not Established NoThiamethoxam ( ) Not EstablishedNot Established3 mg/m TWA ** Syngenta Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)Page:1 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUIDU pper: Not ApplicableLower: Not Applicable 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESIf in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing.

3 Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for treatment inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call Syngenta (800-888-8372), a poison control center or doctor for further treatment to PhysicianMedical Condition Likely to be Aggravated by ExposureNone and ExplosionUnusual Fire, Explosion and Reactivity HazardsDuring a fire, irritating and possibly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or Case of FireUse dry chemical, foam or CO2 extinguishing media. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Evacuate nonessential personnel from the area to prevent human exposure to fire, smoke, fumes or products of combustion. Prevent use of contaminated buildings, area, and equipment until decontaminated. Water runoff can cause environmental damage.

4 If water is used to fight fire, dike and collect :Not Applicable208 FNot AvailableFlash Point (Test Method):Flammable Limits (% in Air):Autoignition Temperature:Eye Contact:Skin Contact:Inhalation: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 7. HANDLING AND STORAGEIn Case of Spill or LeakStore the MATERIAL in a well-ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and domestic animals. Do not store food, beverages or tobacco products in the storage area. Prevent eating, drinking, tobacco use, and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the MATERIAL . Wash thoroughly with soap and water after the spill at its source. Contain the spill to prevent from spreading or contaminating soil or from entering sewage and drainage systems or any body of water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions outlined in Section 8. Cover entire spill with absorbing MATERIAL and place into compatible disposal container. Scrub area with hard water detergent ( commercial products such as Tide, Joy, Spic and Span).

5 Pick up wash liquid with additional absorbent and place into compatible disposal container. Once all MATERIAL is cleaned up and placed in a disposal container, seal container and arrange for is no specific antidote if this product is symptomatically. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTIONP revent eating, drinking, tobacco usage and cosmetic application in areas where there is a potential for exposure to the MATERIAL . Wash thoroughly with soap and water after :THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ARE INTENDED FOR THE MANUFACTURE, FORMULATION, PACKAGING AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT. FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS AND/OR ON-FARM APPLICATIONS CONSULT THE PRODUCT :2 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUID 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONA cute Toxicity/Irritation Studies (Finished Product)Reproductive/Developmental EffectsChronic/Subchronic Toxicity StudiesIngestion:Dermal:Inhalation:Eye Contact:Skin Contact:Skin Sensitization:Oral (LD50 Rat) : Minimally Irritating (Rabbit)Slightly Irritating (Rabbit)Not a Sensitizer (Guinea Pig)Dermal (LD50 Rabbit) : Inhalation (LC50 Rat) : > 5000 mg/kg body weight> 2000 mg/kg body weight> mg/l air - 4 hours 9.

6 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESB eige to brown liquidAromatic 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYS tability:Stable under normal use and storage Polymerization:Will not to Avoid:None Point:Boiling Point:Specific Gravity/Density:Not ApplicableNot g/cm Appearance:Odor:pH:5 - 7 (1% suspension in water)Solubility in H2 OVapor PressureWhere eye contact is likely, use chemical splash goggles. Where contact is likely, wear chemical-resistant gloves (such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, polyvinyl chloride [PVC] or Viton), coveralls, socks and chemical-resistant respirator is not normally required when handling this substance. Use effective engineering controls to comply with occupational exposure case of emergency spills, use a NIOSH approved respirator with any N, R, P or HE Contact:Skin Contact:Inhalation:Hazardous Decomposition Products:Materials to Avoid:None : Developmental: Not teratogenic in rats or : No effects on reproduction.

7 Minor increase in a common testis effect in rats at high doses, which did not affect reproduction. When used in accordance with label directions and recommendations in this MSDS, no effects would be expected in : Subchronic: Liver effects occurred in rodents only at high dose levels. Not neurotoxic after high acute and subchronic exposure in @ 77 F (25 C)Thiamethoxam: Thiamethoxam: 2 x 10(-11) mmHg @ 68 F (20 C) Page:3 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUID 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDo not reuse product containers. Dispose of product containers, waste containers, and residues according to local, state, and federal health and environmental Waste:Not ApplicableListed Waste:Not ApplicableDOT ClassificationGround Transport - NAFTANot regulated by US : Packages imported into the US and packages prepared for export will be shipped under the IMDG (water) Transport - NAFTANot regulated by US : Packages imported into the US and packages prepared for export will be shipped under the IMDG (water) CarcinogenicityToxicity of Other ComponentsSummary of EffectsEnvironmental FateEcotoxicity EffectsDisposalTarget OrgansOther Toxicity InformationNoneActive IngredientsInert IngredientsThiamethoxam: Classified as "not likely to be carcinogenic in humans" based on lifetime studies in mice and results reported in Section 11 for the final product take into account any acute hazards related to the glycerin in the Harmful to aquatic.

8 The information presented here is for the active ingredient, thiamethoxam. Not persistent in soil. Stable in water. Moderate mobility in soil. Floats in water (after 24 h).Thiamethoxam:Thiamethoxam:Fish (Rainbow Trout) 96-hour LC50 > 100 ppmBird (Mallard Duck) LD50 Oral 576 mg/kgInvertebrate (Daphnia Magna) 48-hour EC50 > 106 ppmGreen Algae 4-day EC50 > 97 ppmThiamethoxam: LiverGlycerin: Not ApplicablePage:4 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUID110011 15. REGULATORY Freight ClassificationInsecticides, NOIC ommentsWater Transport - InternationalProper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, (Thiamethoxam), Marine PollutantHazard Class: Class 9ID #: UN 3082 Packing Group: PG IIIAir Transport - InternationalProper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, (Thiamethoxam), Marine PollutantHazard Class: Class 9ID #: UN 3082 Packing Group: PG IIINote: Special Provision A97 Packing Instructions 914 Inner max. 30 liter; Single max.

9 450 literCalifornia Proposition 65 Not ApplicableRCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261)Not ApplicableTSCA StatusExempt from TSCA, subject to FIFRAEPCRA SARA Title III ClassificationSection 311/312 Hazard Classes:Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: 16. OTHER INFORMATIONNFPA Hazard Ratings2/26/20085/26/20099/15/2008 Health:Flammability:Instability:Replaces :Original Issued Date:Revision Date:CERCLA/SARA 302 Reportable Quantity (RQ)NoneNot Applicable The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information contained Minimal1 Slight2 Moderate3 Serious4 ExtremeHMIS Hazard RatingsHealth:Flammability:Reactivity:Ac ute Health HazardFor non-emergency questions about this product call:1-800-334-9481 Page:5 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUIDEnd of MSDSPage:6 Product Name:OPTIGARD FLEX LIQUID