SAFETY DATA SHEET I. IDENTIFICATION

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET I. IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: DISTRIBUTOR: PRODUCT USE: Sulfate of Potash Bridgewell Resources LLC SE Carpenter Drive Clackamas, OR (503) Specialty crop nutrient, turf grass fertilizer, general fertilizer uses, and specialty industrial uses. II. HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Contact may cause eye and skin irritation POTENTIAL SHORT TERM HEALTH EFFECTS ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion. EYES: SKIN: INHALATION: INGESTION: TARGET ORGANS: CHRONIC EFFECTS: May cause irritation May cause irritation Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause drying defatting and dermatitis. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. OSHA REGULATORY SYSTEM: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: See Section 12. This product is not known to be a Hazardous Chemical as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR HMIS/NFPA: Health: 1 Blue: 1 Flammability: 0 Red: 0 Physical Hazard: 0 Yellow: 0 Personal Protection: B White: None SUBSTANCES CHEMICAL NAME: SYNONYMS: Potassium Sulfate Sulfate of Potash CAS NUMBER: PERCENT: III. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS IV. FIRST-AID MEASURES INHALATION: If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

2 SKIN CONTACT: EYE CONTACT: INGESTION: IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS OR EFFECTS: GENERAL ADVICE: Brush away excess of dry material. Flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is convulsing. Obtain medical attention Symptoms may be delayed If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Keep out of reach of children. V. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES FIRE HAZARD: EXTINGUISHING METHOD: PROTECTION OF FIREFIGHTERS: SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria. Hazardous combustion products may include and are not limited to: Oxides of Sulphur. Treat for surrounding material. Information on the specific hazards arising from the chemical is not available. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: METHODS FOR CONTAINMENT: VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Use broom or dry vacuum to collect material for proper disposal without raising dust. Rinse area with water. Prevent large spills from entering sewers or waterways. Contact emergency services and supplier for advice. VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: STORAGE: Use good industrial hygiene practices in handling this material. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials. VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMITS INGREDIENTS EXPOSURE LIMITS Potassium Sulfate ACGIH TLV : Not established OSHA PEL : Not established

3 ENGINEERING CONTROLS: TWA PEL: No specific limits have been established for potassium sulfate (a soluble substance). As a guideline, OSHA (United States) has established the following limits which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust. Particulates not otherwise regulated (PNOR): 5mg/cu.m. Respirable dust 8- hour TWA PEL, 15mg/cu.m. Total Dust 8-hour TWA PEL. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TWA TLV: No specific limits have been established for potassium sulfate (a soluble substance). As a guideline, ACGIH (United States) has established the following limits which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust. Particulates (insoluble) Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC): 10mg/cu.m. Inhalable Particulate 8-hours TWA TLV, 3mg/cu.m. Respirable Particulate TWA TLV. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields HAND PROTECTION: SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: GENERAL HYGIENE CONSIDERATIONS: APPEARANCE: UPPER/LOWER FLAMMABILITY/EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: ODOR: VAPOR PRESSURE: ODOR THRESHOLD: VAPOR DENSITY: ph: Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first As required by employer code. Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use as approved NIOSH respirator or NIOSH approved filtering face piece. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES White to Brown Solid Crystals or Granular Odorless 7 (10% solution) RELATIVE DENSITY: g/cm 3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: MELTING POINT: FREEZING POINT: SOLUBILITY(IES): INITIAL BOILING POINT: FLASH POINT: EVAPORATION RATE: FLAMMABILITY: C (H2O=1) F (1069 C) F (1067 C) Appreciable F (1689 C) None (SOLID, GAS) PARTITION COEFFICIENT: AUTO-IGNITION: POUR POINT: PERCENT VOLATILE:

4 MOLECULAR WEIGHT: MOLECULAR FORMULA: K2SO4 X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY REACTIVITY: STABILITY: CONDITIONS TO BE AVOIDED: LIST OF INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: DECOMPOSITION: POLYMERIZATION: None Known Stable under recommended storage conditions Do not mix with other chemicals Magnesium Aluminum. May include and are not limited to: Oxides of Sulphur. Does not occur XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION COMPONENT ANALYSIS LC50 INGREDIENTS Potassium Sulfate COMPONENT ANALYSIS ORAL LD50 INGREDIENTS Potassium Sulfate LC50 LD mg/kg rat EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: SENSITIZATION: CHRONIC EFFECTS: CARCINOGENICITY: MUTAGENICITY: REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: TERATOGENICITY: NAME OF TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS: Eye: May cause irritation Skin: May cause irritation Inhalation: Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Ingestion: May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY: PERSISTENCE/ DEGRADABILITY: BIOACCUMULATION/ Ecotoxicity Freshwater Algae Acute Toxicity Data: Potassium Sulfate: : 72 Hr EC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus: 2900 mg/l Ecotoxicity Freshwater Fish Acute Toxicity Data: Potassium Sulfate: : 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 653 mg/l; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 3550 mg/l [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: mg/l [static] Ecotoxicity water flea acute toxicity data: Potassium Sulfate: : 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 890 mg/l

5 ACCUMULATION: MOBILITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA: ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: AQUATIC TOXICITY: PARTITION COEFFICIENT: CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS: WASTE FROM RESIDUES /UNUSED PRODUCTS: CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state/provincial and local environmental control regulations. U.S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): Not regulated as dangerous goods. TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG CANADA): Not regulated as dangerous goods. XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION CANADIAN FEDERAL REGULATIONS: WHMIS STATUS: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: CERCLA (SUPERFUND) REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the SDS contains all of the information required by the controlled products regulations. Not controlled 29 CFR hazardous chemical: No This product is not known to be a Hazardous Chemical as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) HAZARD CATEGORIES: Immediate Hazard No Delayed Hazard No Fire Hazard No Pressure Hazard No

6 SECTION 302 EXTREMELY SUBSTANCE: SECTION 311 CHEMICAL: CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA): CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA): STATE REGULATIONS: INVENTORY NAME Reactivity Hazard No No No Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. COUNTRY(S) OR REGION INVENTORY NAME ON INVENTORY (YES/NO)* Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes *A Yes indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) Date Prepared: 9/30/15 XVI. OTHER INFORMATION IMPORTANT: This information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of product in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Bridgewell Resources LLC and its subsidiaries make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of the information and data herein. The implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded. The information in this SDS is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The information contained herein is made available solely for consideration, investigation, and verification by the original recipients hereof. Users should consider this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by or available to them. Users should make independent determinations of the suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use and disposal of these materials for the safety and health of employees, customers, and the environment. This hazard information is not a substitute for risk assessment under actual conditions of use. Users have the responsibility to keep currently informed on chemical hazard information to design and update their own programs, and to comply with all applicable national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding safety, occupational health, right to know, and environmental protection. Bridgewell Resources LLC and its subsidiaries will not be liable for claims relating to any party s use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading.

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