SAFETY DATA SHEET. Supplied for use as a horticultural fertiliser

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1 MSDS COMPLETED: 20 TH JANUARY 2016 REVISION: VERSION 01 SUPERSEDES MSDS DATED: (N/A) SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 11 Product Identifier: Iron (II)Sulphate Heptahydrate CAS: Relevant uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against: 13 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet: Westland Horticulture Ltd Alconbury Huntingdon PE28 4HY Sinclair Pro is a subsidiary of Westland Horticulture Supplied for use as a horticultural fertiliser Contact: The Safety Officer Phone number: +44 (0) Website: 13 Emergency phone number Phone number: Hazards Identification 21 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended (EU-GHS/CLP) Acute Tox 4 H 302 Eye Irrit 2 H319 Skin Irrit 2 H315 Classification according to 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (EU-DSD) X n, R22, R36/38 Primary Hazard Harmful if swallowed 22 Label Elements labelling requirements under regulation 1272/2008 as amended WARNING H302: Harmful If swallowed H319: Causes serious eye irritation H315: Causes skin Irritation P264: Wash Hands thoroughly after handling P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

2 P : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing P : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with national regulations 23 Other Hazards Irritating to eyes and skin 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS 32 Mixtures Hazardous components Chemical Name Iron (II) sulphate heptahydrate CAS-No/ EINECS- No Symbol(s) H-phrase(s) Concentrations [%] H % H319 H Description of first aid measures 411 Inhalation Remove from source of exposure to fresh air; seek medical attention 412 Skin & Eye exposure Drench immediately with water Remove any contaminated clothing and launder before re-use Seek medical attention if symptoms persist Eyes: Immediately rinse with clean water for 15 minutes Obtain prompt medical attention 413 Ingestion Do not induce vomiting Wash out mouth with water and give water to drink Obtain medical attention immediately 42 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 43 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 5FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 51 Extinguishing media Use Foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand The mixture is not classified as flammable as such extinguishing media should be chosen as appropriate for surrounding materials 52 Special Hazards arising from the substance or mixture Possible irritant fumes arising from combustion 53 Advice for fire-fighters Cool down containers/equipment exposed to heat with a water spray Contain spread of extinguishing fluids (these fluids may be hazardous for the environment) Wear complete protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 61 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment -appropriate coveralls and gloves -eye/face protection Avoid contact with skin and eyes 62 Environmental Precautions Do not allow to enter storm drains or water courses If this product enters a water course or a sewer (including via contaminated soil & vegetation) contact local water authority and inform the Environment Agency 63 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Sweep avoiding generating dust into labelled containers for recovery or contact specialist waste disposal contractor 64 Reference to other sections No Reference necessary Page 2 of 5

3 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE 71 Precaution for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes Wash Hands thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product 72 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a cool dry atmosphere, in original labelled containers Refer to manufacturer for maximum safe stacking height Keep away from heat sources, combustible materials 73 Specific end use(s) The substance has not been assessed by Lever Far East (UK) Limited for the specified end-points listed in 12, so it hazardous property in this regard is not known 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 81 Control Parameters No information available 82 Exposure controls Goggles Eye Protection : goggles/face shield to BS EN166 Gloves BS EN374 chemical protection: physical barrier protection only Respirators BS approved protection device with P3 filter 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 91 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance: Pale green crystalline solid Odour: not specified Boiling point/range: >300 o C Vapour Pressure: <<10-7 Pa Solubility: g/L at 20 o C in water 486g/L at 50 o C Partition coefficient: In non-polar organic solvents the salt ferrous sulphate is not soluble 92 Other Information No other relevant information available 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 101 Reactivity Unknown 102 Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions 103 Possibility of hazardous reactions 104 Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature 105 Incompatible materials None Known 106 Hazardous decomposition products Possible Irritant fumes 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information taken from Draft Assessment Report (DAR undertaken in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC) Acute toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) mg kg -1 Skin Irritation: classified as skin irritant as precautionary measure based on physical properties Eye Irritation: classified as irritation to eyes as a precautionary measure based on physical properties Page 3 of 5

4 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 121 Toxicity Not classified as harmful to the environment in accordance with the CHIP regulations 2009 and 1999/45/EC Classified as Aquatic Chronic 3 under EC1272/2008 Information taken from Draft Assessment Report (DAR undertaken in accordance with Directive 91/414/EEC) Daphnia magna EC50: 598mg/L 122 Persistence and degradability 123 Bioaccumulative potential 124 Mobility in soil 125 Results of PBT and vpvb Not classified 126 Other adverse effects 13DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 131 Waste Treatment Methods Disposal method in accordance with all applicable national environment laws and regulations 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION 141 UN number: Product is unclassified for transport 142 UN proper shipping name: Product is unclassified for transport 143 Transport hazard Product is unclassified for transport 144 Packing group: Product is unclassified for transport 145 Environmental hazards: Product is unclassified for transport 146 Special precautions for user: No information available 147 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC code Applicable for Maritime bulk transport only Check with carrier 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION 151 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This substance is classified and labelled in accordance with regulation 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008, the statutory instrument No Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) regulations and the EC Fertiliser Regulations 2003, Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments Regulation (EC) 152 Chemical Safety Assessment CSA not undertaken for this mixture 16 OTHER INFORMATION FULL HAZARD INFORMATION FROM CLASSIFICATION UNDER DIRECTIVE 67/548/EEC (SECTION 21) Xn HARMFUL Full Risk Phrases: Page 4 of 5

5 Safety phrases: R22: Harmful if Swallowed R36/38: Irritating to Eyes and Skin S2:Keep out of reach of children S46: If swallowed seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible MSDS information: This Material Safety data sheet is compiled using data submitted for raw materials and practical experience This product is intended for professional users only This Safety Data Sheet is prepared in compliance with Directive 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008 and Annex I of the REACH regulation 453/2010 THE INFORMATION GIVEN HEREIN IS, TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, CORRECT AND IS PRESENTED IN GOOD FAITH BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IS GIVEN PRINTED : 05 MAY 2016 Page 5 of 5