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1 Page: 1 of 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name Product Code Product Type Company Name NUFARM G360 Herbicide Nufarm NZ Address 6 Manu Street, Otahuhu Auckland 2024 New Zealand Emergency Tel Telephone/Fax Number Recommended Use Tel: Fax: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification Risk Phrase(s) For weed control in agriculture, horticulture, drains, aquatic areas, forestry and other uses including general weed control. Recommended prior to sowing pasture, crops and for the control of a wide range of brushweeds. This SDS describes, to the best of our knowledge, the properties of the concentrated product. The physical properties and some of the assessments do not apply to the properties of the product once it has been diluted for application. Acute health effects of the diluted product are likely to be much less severe. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the LTSA New Zealand. 9.1B aquatic toxicant, ECOTOXIC Toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects. Non-selective herbicide - very toxic to some plant species. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Characterization Ingredients Liquid Name 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First Aid Measures Ingestion Skin Eye First Aid Facilities Advice to Doctor Glyphosate (present as the isopropylamine salt) Surfactant Water CAS Proportion 360 g/l ~10%w/v Balance For advice contact the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON ( ) or a doctor immediately. Begin artificial respiration if the victim is not breathing. Use mouth-to-nose rather than mouth-to mouth. Obtain medical attention. Remove patient to fresh air. Lay down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow or has stopped ensure airway is clear and apply resuscitation. Seek medical assistance immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. For advice, contact the National Poisons Centre ( ). Seek medical assistance immediately. Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash affected areas with soap and water. If a large area is affected seek medical assistance. Flush eyes with plenty of water for 1 minutes holding eyelids open if necessary. Seek medical assistance. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Treat symptomatically.

2 Page: 2 of. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazards from Combustion Products Special Protective Equipment for fire fighters Specific Methods Hazchem Code If involved in a fire, the product will not burn. Choose extinguishing media to suit the burning material. Water fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical. This product, or spray solutions of this product, react with galvanised steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers and tanks, to produce hydrogen gas which may form a highly flammable or explosive gas mixture. If involved in a major fire, could evolve oxides of nitrogen or phosphorus. Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep up wind. Do not allow washings to reach sewage or effluent systems. 2X Location Certificate: Not applicable Hazardous Atmosphere Zone: Not applicable Number of Fire Extinguishers: Not applicable 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spills & Disposal Wear protective clothing. Clear area of unprotected personnel. Contain spill and absorb with sand, soil or absorbent granules. If spill does enter waterways contact the local authority. Collect in an appropriate sealable container for disposal in an approved landfill. Personal Protection Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8) Environmental Precautions 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Conditions for Safe Storage Prevent contamination of soil and water. This product is a herbicide and spills can damage crops, pastures and desirable vegetation. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of spray mist. APPROVED HANDLER: This product must be under the control of an approved handler when applied directly onto or into water. TRACKING: Is not required RECORD KEEPING: Records of use as described in NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals, must be kept if using Nufarm G360 directly onto or into water. BEWARE: Spray drift hazard. Apply this product carefully. Spray drift may cause serious damage to other desirable plants. Keep out of reach of children. Store in original container tightly closed and in a locked, dry, cool area away from foodstuffs, fertilisers and seeds. Storage must be in accordance with NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals. Stores containing 1,000L of Nufarm G360 require secondary containment and are subject to signage, and more than 1,000L require emergency response plans. Aggregate Storage Volume Thresholds: When stored with substances of the same hazard classification the aggregate quantity must be considered. For full details refer to the current NZS8409 Management of Agrichemicals and the HSNO Regulations. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION National Exposure Standards Engineering Controls Personal Protective Equipment Hygiene Measures The EEL for glyphosate is set at 0.37g/mL. Handle in well ventilated areas, generally natural ventilation is adequate. When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear safety goggles, waterproof gloves, cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, and boots. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using. Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face thoroughly before meals and after work. Wash protective clothing daily after work. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form Liquid

3 Page: 3 of Appearance Odour Boiling Point Solubility in Water Specific Gravity 1.16 Clear amber liquid Faint amine odour >100 C (water only) Soluble in water. ph Value Vapour Pressure Volatile Component Flash Point Flammability Active ingredient considered non volatile N/A None Not flammable (SL) Soluble concentrate 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Incompatible Materials Hazardous Reactions Hazardous Polymerization When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for 2 years from the date of manufacture. Corrosive to mild steel, galvanised steel and zinc. Non corrosive to stainless steel, polyethylene and plastics. Do not mix, store or apply the product or spray solutions of the product in galvanised steel or unlined steel (except stainless steel) containers or spray tanks. Avoid contact of the concentrate with strong alkalis and alkaline materials such as lime. Such contact may release isopropylamine vapour with a fish like odour, which can be an irritant to eyes. Isopropylamine is moderately toxic, LD0 (oral, rat) is 820 mg/kg and a TLV of ppm (TWA) has been set. TLV (TWA) for ammonia is 2ppm. Hazardous polymerisation is not possible. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicology Information Ingestion Skin Eye Chronic Effects Reproductive Toxicity Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Oral No harmful effects are expected if the precautions on the label and this SDS are followed. No adverse respiratory effects are anticipated for this product as the vapour pressure of the active ingredient is very low and the solvent is water. When applying the product as a spray, avoid breathing in spray mist. Some temporary irritation may be experienced. The concentrate is of low toxicity if swallowed. Amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling procedures and use are not expected to cause injury. However, swallowing of large amounts may cause injury. Possible symptoms of exposure include: nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhoea. Ingestion of a large quantity of the undiluted product may result in hypotension and pulmonary oedema. The concentrated product may cause slight irritation on contact. Prolonged contact is likely to result in irritation. The concentrate may cause irritation but permanent damage is not anticipated. Prolonged contact with the concentrate may cause damage. No information available, no chronic effects expected. Based on the results of animal studies glyphosate is not considered to be a reproductive toxin. No information available, no mutagenic or teratogenic effects expected. Based on the results of animal studies glyphosate is not considered to be carcinogenic. LD0 (rat) >,000 mg/kg for for a similar formulation

4 Page: 4 of Dermal Eye Irritation Skin Irritation Skin Sensitisation LD0 (rabbit) >,000 mg/kg for a similar formulation LC0 (rat) (4hr) >1.3 mg/l for glyphosate as the isoproylamine salt LC0 concentration not reached. Mild eye irritant. Slight irritant. Product is not a skin sensitiser. The Australian Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for glyphosate for a human is 0.3 mg/kg/day, set for the public for daily, lifetime exposure. This is based on the NOEL of 30 mg/kg/day, the level determined to show no effects during long term exposure for the most sensitive indicators and the most sensitive species. (Ref: Comm. Dept. of Health and Ageing Office of Chemical Safety, 'ADI List', December 2008). Acute over exposure: No significant effects have been documented at levels up to 200mg/kg. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Persistence / Degradability Mobility Bioaccumulative Potential Known Harmful Effects on the Environment Other Precautions Environ. Protection Fish Daphnia Other Organisms Adsorption studies indicate that glyphosate has very low mobility. Average field half life of glyphosate is 47 days. Glyphosate is strongly adsorbed by soil and therefore becomes practically immobile. Microbial degradation is major cause of loss from soil with liberation of carbon dioxide. Glyphosate is not bio accumulative, BCF = <1 for bluegill sunfish Glyphosate products do not appear to pose any threat to birds. Harmful to fish and other aquatic organisms (mainly due to the surfactant). Do not spray in high winds. Do not contaminate dams, waterways or sewers with this product or the containers which have held this product. Glyphosate is a non-selective contact herbicide. Spray drift can cause damage, read the label for more information. This product is permitted for the control of certain weed species in waterways. Carefully read the precautions under 'Aquatic Weed Control' in the 'Directions For Use' table on the label. For Glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt: Acute LC0 (96hr) bluegill sunfish.8-14 mg/l, Rainbow trout, mg/l Carp 19.7mg/L EC0 (48hr) is 480 mg/l. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Disposal Container Disposal 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION The following data is for the active ingredient, glyphosate. Birds: Not toxic to birds. LD0 for bobwhite quail is >3,80 mg/kg Bees: Not toxic to bees. LD0 >100 µg/bee. Dispose of product only by using according to the label, or at an approved landfill. Triple rinse empty container and add rinsate to spray tank. Recycle empty container. Otherwise crush and bury in a suitable landfill. Transport It is good practice not to transport agricultural chemical products with Information food, food related materials and animal feedstuffs. U.N. Number 3082 Proper Shipping ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. - (glyphosate, 36%) Name DG Class 9 Hazchem Code 2X Packaging Method - Packing Group III

5 Page: of EPG Number - IERG Number 47 IMO Marine Pollutant IMDG EMS Yes. Environmentally Hazardous Substance mark required. F-A, S-F Segregation: Check the latest Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods Rule 4001 for additional information. Sea transport may require additional segregation. Refer NZS433 sea segregation for details. 1. REGULATORY INFORMATION National and or International Regulatory Information Packaging & Labelling Hazard Rating Systems Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. P8199 See for registration conditions Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, Approval Code HSR See for approval controls ECOTOXIC NFPA/HMIS: OTHER INFORMATION Contact Person/Point IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL FIRE OR POLICE 24Hr Tollfree Emergency No: Hr Emergency No: National Poisons Centre Phone: Supersedes SDS issued N/A First Issue...End Of MSDS... Copyright ACOHS Pty Ltd Copyright in the source code of the HTML, PDF, XML, XFO and any other electronic files rendered by an Infosafe system for Infosafe MSDS displayed is the intellectual property of Acohs Pty Ltd. Copyright in the layout, presentation and appearance of each Infosafe MSDS displayed is the intellectual property of Acohs Pty Ltd. The compilation of MSDS's displayed is the intellectual property of Acohs Pty Ltd. Copying of any MSDS displayed is permitted for personal use only and otherwise is not permitted. In particular the MSDS's displayed cannot be copied for the purpose of sale or licence or for inclusion as part of a collection of MSDS without the express written consent of Acohs Pty Ltd.