SAFETY DATA SHEET. 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Substance and similar formulation hazard class and category)

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 6 SHARDA ACETAMIPRID 200 SP Date of Issue: August IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT AND COMPANY Name of Product: SHARDA ACETAMIPRID 200 SP Active Ingredient: Acetamiprid Chemical Name: (E)-N 1 -[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N 2 -cyano-n 1 -methyl acetamide Product Use: Insecticide Registration holder: Address: P.O. Box 82021, Southdale, Contact Tel. No.: Emergency Tel. No.: Poison Centres: UNITAS Hospital Tygerberg Hospital NetCare: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (Substance and similar formulation hazard class and category) Active Ingredient Health Risk: No significant effects identified. Inhalation: Not classified. (EPA Category IV). Skin Contact: Not classified as a skin irritant. (EPA Category IV). Eye Contact: Not classified as an eye irritant. (EPA Category IV). Ingestion: (EPA Category IV). Effect of chronic exposure: Medical conditions that are aggravated by exposure: None known. Environmental Risks: See Section 12. Other Risks: 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (For each hazardous substance) 3.1 Active Ingredient: Acetamiprid Chemical Name: (E)-N 1 -[(6-chloro-3-pyridyl)methyl]-N 2 -cyano-n 1 -methyl acetamide Chemical Formula: C 10 H 11 ClN 4 CAS No.:

2 Page 2 of Mixture Principal Components: Acetamiprid UN No.: 2588 Chemical Identity CAS No. Concentration Acetamiprid g/kg Dispersant, wetting agent, carrier 796 g/kg 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Remove patient to fresh air. Administer symptomatic treatment and obtain medical attention. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Get immediate medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless recommended by a doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or semi-conscious person. Advice to doctors / physician: Treat symptomatically (nicotine-like effects). Monitor blood pressure and pulse rate as brachycardia and hypotonia are possible; provide supportive measures for respiratory function and cardiac action. Give artificial respiration if necessary. Eliminate acetamiprid from the body with gastric lavage, saline laxatives or activated charcoal. Antidote: None known. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water. Fire and Explosion Hazards: The product is not a fire hazard. Hazardous Products of Combustion: The container should be regarded as combustible. Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce harmful or irritating gasses/fumes (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chlorides). Fire Fighting Equipment: Wear personal protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (Spillage) Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment: Wear suitable personal protective clothing (overall, boots, gloves, goggles/face shield, respirator).

3 Emergency Procedures: Contain the spill by making a dyke. Page 3 of 6 Environmental Precautions: Prevent contamination of waterways, drains and ditches. Methods and Materials for Cleaning up: Absorb the spill with clay, sand, soil or other absorbent material. Collect contaminated absorbent material and place in drums for disposal. Refer to Section 13 for disposal of spilled material. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Good industrial practice in housekeeping and personal hygiene should be followed at all times when handling this product. Areas for handling and storage should be well ventilated. Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling this product. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling or contact with this product. Do not contaminate drains, sewers and water bodies when disposing of equipment rinse water. Refer to Section 13 for disposal of rinse water. Observe all safeguards on the label as to cleaning and destruction of the container. Storage: Weather, sunlight, humidity: Store in a cool dry area protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. Store away from food, drink, seed and animal feed. Store only in the original labelled container. Minimum Shelf Life: 2 years 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal Protective Clothing To reduce personnel exposure to this product, it is recommended to use appropriate personal protective clothing when handling this product. Respiratory Protection: Wear a respirator face mask to prevent inhalation of dust while handling. Hand Protection: Wear rubber/vinyl gloves. Eye Protection: Wear goggles to prevent dust irritation. Skin and Body Protection: Wear a long sleeve overall and boots. Exposure Control Parameters TLV/ACGIH (2005): Not listed. Engineering Controls: Use exhaust ventilation to control dust. Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, smoke or go to the bathroom while handling this product. Wash face, hands and exposed skin after handling this product. Wash contaminated clothing after exposure to this product. Re-entry Interval: Do not enter the treated area until the spray deposit is dry unless wearing overalls, boots and gloves.

4 Pre-Harvest Interval: See label. Page 4 of 6 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF PRODUCT These are typical data based on tests but may vary from sample to sample. These typical values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specifications for the product. Appearance, Colour Solid Form Powder Odour Odourless ph 7.5 Flash Point Not applicable. Flammability Not flammable. Explosive Limits Not explosive. Melting Point (tech.) C Boiling Point Not relevant. Vapour Pressure (tech.) < 3.16 x 10-7 mm Hg at 20 C, 25 C and 40 C. Density 1.07 Solubility Water: < mg/l. Partition Coefficient K ow log P = 0.81 Viscosity Not viscous. Volatility Not volatile. Corrosivity Not corrosive. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable at normal temperatures. Reactivity Hazards: Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition or combustion may produce harmful or irritating gasses or fumes (CO, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chlorides). Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalis. Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures (over 30 C) 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is intended for use by toxicologists and health professionals. Data obtained on this and similar products and components are summarised below. Acute Oral Toxicity: Rat, LD 50 : mg/kg body weight Acute Dermal Toxicity: Rat, LD 50 : > mg/kg body weight Skin Irritation/Corrosion: Not a skin irritant. Eye Irritation/Damage: Not an eye irritant. Skin Sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer. Mutagenicity: Not mutagenic.

5 Page 5 of 6 Carcinogenicity: Not a carcinogen. Developmental Toxicity / Teratology: Not teratogenic. Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation and ingestion. Symptoms of Exposure: Severe poisoning: depressed muscular tone, respiratory disturbance, trembling and possibly muscular cramps. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is intended for use by eco-toxicologists and environmental specialists. Data obtained on this and similar products and components are summarised below. Aquatic Toxicity, Algae and/or Aquatic Plants: Algae: 72 hours, static, EC 50 : > 98.3 mg/l Aquatic Toxicity, Fish: Rainbow Trout: Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC 50 : > 100 mg/l Common Carp: Acute toxicity, 96 hours, static, LC 50 : > 100 mg/l Aquatic Toxicity, Invertebrates: Water Flea (Daphnia magna), 48 hours, static, EC 50 : 49.8 mg/l Arthropod Toxicity Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Contact, 48 hours, LD 50 : 8.09 µg/bee Honey bee (Apis mellifera): Oral, 48 hours, LD 50 : 14.5 µg/bee Avian Toxicity Bobwhite Quail: Dietary, LD 50 : > mg/kg diet Mallard Duck: Dietary, LD 50 : 98 mg/kg diet Soil Organism Toxicity, Invertebrates Earthworm: Acute toxicity, 14 days, LC 50 : 9.0 mg/kg dry soil Soil Organism Toxicity, Microorganisms Acetamiprid has no effect on nitrogen or carbon transformation process in soil by microorganisms. Bioaccumulation: Acetamiprid does not bioaccumulate. Persistence / Degradability: DT 50 in soil: from < 1 to 8.2 days. DT 50 in water: from 45 days. Mobility in Soil: Acetamiprid is mobile in soil but not persistent. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Recycle if appropriate equipment and/or facilities are available. Do not burn. Dispose of as hazardous industrial waste. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and water ways. Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations. Containers

6 Triple or pressure rinse empty containers. Pour rinse water into spray tank; spray on target area. Store for collection by approved waste or recycling disposal service. Dispose of as non hazardous industrial waste. Do not use containers for any other purpose. Follow all local / regional / national / international regulations. Page 6 of TRANSPORT INFORMATION For safe transport of hazardous substances apply appropriate local codes, classifications and regulations. UN No.: 2588 UN Shipping Name: Not classified. Land Transport (road or Rail): Not classified. Sea Transport: Not classified. Air Transport: Not classified. Packaging Group: Not classified. Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION RSA: Registration Number L, Act Number 36 of RSA Classification: Group III (Blue, Caution) 16. OTHER The information presented is not necessarily exhaustive but is regarded as representative. These data are presented in good faith and are believed to be correct. No representation as to the completeness or accuracy of these data is made. No responsibility for damages of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information will be accepted. In the event of any uncertainty, consult the supplier before use.