SAFETY DATA SHEET - Koch Fertilizer

1 SAFETY data SHEET1. IdentificationGHS product identifierAmmonium SulphateVersion date11-August-2010 CAS use FertilizerRecommended RestrictionsNot (s)Sulphate of ammonia, Sulphate of ammonia (21(24+)), GAS, Granular ammonium sulphateSDS numberKFT_(NH4)2SO4_GHS_ENManufacturer informationKoch Fertilizer Trading Sarl20, route de Pre-BoisCase Postale 1843 GenevaSwitzerland+11 41 227 37 4223 or+1 316 828 7672 Chemtrec +001 703-527-3887(Please reverse charges)2. Hazards identificationGHS classificationCategory 3 Skin corrosion/irritationHealth hazardsCategory 2 BSerious eye damage/eye irritationCategory 3 respiratory tract irritationSpecific target organ toxicity, singleexposureGHS label elementsSignal wordWarningHazard statementCauses mild skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory statementPreventionAvoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

2 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water forseveral minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eyeirritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at restin a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international hazardsDusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. May cause discomfort if Composition/information on ingredients7783-20-2100 Ammonium sulphateComposition commentsAll concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are inpercent by SAFETY data SHEET is not a guarantee of product specification or NPK value(s). NPK contentis on specified sales orders, customer invoices, or product specification sheets obtained First aid measuresFirst aid proceduresInhalationMove person to fresh air.

3 Get medical attention if any discomfort off with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or Sulphate5122 Version No.: 01 Revision date: 11-August-2010 Print date: 11-August-20101 / 4 SDS GHS UNEyeDo not rub eye. Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical mouth thoroughly if dust is ingested. Get medical attention if any discomfort to physicianTreat Fire-fighting measuresSuitable extinguishing mediaThe product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for hazards arising fromthe chemicalNone equipment andprecautions for firefightersSelection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated inthe workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus operated in positive pressure mode and fullprotective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Move container from fire area if it can be donewithout Accidental release measuresPersonal precautionsAvoid inhalation of dust.

4 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid generation and spreading ofdust. Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this SAFETY data precautionsPrevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not contaminate for containmentStop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Collect and dispose of spillage as indicated inSection 13. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined for cleaning upCollect spill using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. Place in a designated labeled wastecontainer, dispose as hazardous waste. Flush area with plenty of Handling and storageHandlingAvoid generation and spreading of dust. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and with adequate ventilation. Observe good industrial hygiene container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Packaging materials:stainless steel, synthetic. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).

5 8. Exposure controls / personal protectionOccupational exposure limitsNo exposure limits noted for ingredient(s).Engineering controlsProvide adequate ventilation. The risk of inhalation of dust must be minimised as much protective equipmentRespiratory protectionIn case of inadequate ventilation use suitable respirator. Use respiratory equipment with particlefilter, type protectionRisk of contact: Wear protective gloves ( 4-8h break through time ). Rubber gloves arerecommended. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove protectionRisk of contact: Wear dust protectionNo skin protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use. In accordance with goodindustrial hygiene practices, precautions should be taken to avoid skin Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical thresholdNot - 6 (Concentration 5%)Melting point/freezing point> 235 C (> 455 F) (Decomposes.)Boiling pointNot pointNot rateNot (Train fire)Not limits in air, lower,% by volumeNot limits in air, upper,% by volumeNot pressureNot density> 1 (Air = 1)Relative densityNot Sulphate5122 Version No.

6 : 01 Revision date: 11-August-2010 Print date: 11-August-20102 / 4 SDS GHS UNSolubility (H2O)76g / 100 ml (20 C). Easily soluble in cold at 25 CAuto-ignition temperatureNot temperatureNot formula(N-H4)2-S-O4H8-N2-O4-S10. Stability and reactivityChemical stabilityStable at normal of hazardousreactionsWill not to avoidAvoid dust formation. Exposure to heat and contact with sources of materialsAcids. Bases. Oxidizing agents. decompositionproductsSulphur oxides. Ammonia. Nitrogen oxides (NOx).Toxicological data11. Toxicological informationComponentsTest resultsAcute Inhalation LC50 Rat: > 1000 mg/m 8 HoursAmmonium sulphate (7783-20-2)Acute Oral LD50 Rat: 2840 mg/kgRoutes of exposureInhalation. Skin contact. Eye contact. effectsDusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. May cause discomfort if data effectsNo data availableCarcinogenicityNo data availableMutagenicityNon-mutagenic for bacteria and/or effectsNo data data availableEpidemiologyNo data corrosion/irritationCauses mild skin eye damage/eyeirritationCauses eye target organtoxicity - single exposureMay cause respiratory target organtoxicity - repeatedexposureNone informationNot data12.

7 Ecological informationComponentsTest resultsEC50 Water flea (Ceriodaphnia dubia): 52 - 67 mg/l 48 hoursAmmonium sulphate (7783-20-2)LC50 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha): mg/l 96hoursLC50 Rainbow trout, donaldson trout (Oncorhynhus mykiss) - mg/l 96 HoursEcotoxicityThe product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude thepossibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the effectsIt is recommended that the use of ammonium sulfate as a Fertilizer is taken into account whenassessing the exposure of nitrite and nitrate to humans through drinking anddegradabilityThere is no evidence for photodegradation of ammonium sulfate. However, ammonium sulfatemay be formed in atmospheric aerosols. The product itself and its products of degradation are Sulphate5122 Version No.: 01 Revision date: 11-August-2010 Print date: 11-August-20103 / 4 SDS GHS UNBioaccumulationNot expected to bioaccumulate on the basis of the low octanol-water partition product is water soluble and may spread in water Disposal considerationsDisposal methodsDispose in accordance with all applicable packagingDispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local Transport informationADRNot regulated as dangerous regulated as dangerous regulated as dangerous regulated as dangerous statusCountry(s) or regionInventory nameOn inventory (yes/no)*15.

8 Regulatory informationYesAustraliaAustralian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)YesCanadaDomestic Substances List (DSL)NoCanadaNon-Domestic Substances List (NDSL)YesChinaInventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC)YesEuropeEuropean Inventory of Existing Commercial ChemicalSubstances (EINECS)NoEuropeEuropean List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS)YesJapanInventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS)YesKoreaExisting Chemicals List (ECL)YesNew ZealandNew Zealand InventoryYesPhilippinesPhilippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances(PICCS)YesUnited States & Puerto RicoToxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory*A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)16. Other informationDisclaimerNOTICE: The information presented herein is based on data considered to be accurate as of thedate of preparation of this SAFETY data SHEET (SDS) and was prepared pursuant to Governmentregulation(s) that identify specific types of information to be provided.

9 This SDS may not be usedas a commercial specification SHEET of manufacturer or seller, and no warranty or representation,expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the foregoing dataand SAFETY information, nor is any authorization given or implied to practice any patented inventionwithout a license. Additional information may be needed to evaluate other uses of the product,including use of the product in combination with any materials or in any processes other thanthose specifically referenced. Information provided herein with respect to any hazards that may beassociated with the product is not meant to suggest that use of the product in a given applicationwill necessarily result in any exposure or risk to workers or the general public. No responsibilitycan be assumed by vendor for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failureto adhere to recommended practices, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the and users assume all risk of use, storage and handling of the product in compliancewith applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

10 Purchasers and users of the productspecifically should advise all of their employees, agents, contractors and customers who will usethe product of this (M) date11-August-2010 Ammonium Sulphate5122 Version No.: 01 Revision date: 11-August-2010 Print date: 11-August-20104 / 4 SDS GHS UN