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1 MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 1 of 5 Product identifier Product Use Chemical Family SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION MURIATE OF POTASH (MOP), ALL GRADES Fertilizer, horticultural chemical Inorganic fertilizer Manufacturer part no. Supplier s name and address: Plant Products Inc. 50 Hazelton Street Leamington, ON, Canada N8H 1B8 24 Hr. Emergency Tel # (613) (CANUTEC) WHMIS Classification: Not regulated. Manufacturer s name and address: Plant Products Inc. 50 Hazelton Street Leamington, ON, Canada N8H 1B8 SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS LC50(4hr) LD50 Ingredients CAS # Wt.% (Rat, ihl.) (Oral, rat) (Rabbit, dermal) Potassium chloride N/Av 2600 mg/kg N/Av Sodium chloride >42 g/m 3 /1 h 3 g/kg N/Av Also, calcium and magnesium chlorides and sulfates, per cent. SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW White to reddish-brown. Crystalline or granular solid. Odourless. Warning! May be harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause mild eye irritation. Not expected to cause significant health effects if the recommended instructions for use are followed. ***POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS*** Target organs Eyes, gastrointestinal tract. Routes of exposure Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: NO Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion: YES Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation Upper respiratory irritation, coughing, and breathing difficulties. Skin May cause mild skin irritation on prolonged contact. Can lead to dermatitis (rash). Eyes May cause mild eye irritation. Contact may cause redness, swelling and a painful sensation. Ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), dehydration, hypertension, as well as depression of the central nervous system. Potential chronic health effects Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. Dust contact with the eyes can lead to mechanical irritation. Other important hazards This product is not regulated by the Hazardous Products Act (WHMIS). Inhalation Skin contact SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES If inhaled, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Apply artificial respiration or administer oxygen, if necessary. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. For skin contact, wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Launder clothing before reuse.

2 MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 2 of 5 Eye contact Ingestion Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. If large amounts are swallowed, seek emergency medical attention. If vomiting occurs while victim is drowsy or unconscious, place on left side with head down. Do not give anything by mouth. If victim is conscious and alert, and ingestion occurred within the last hour, induce vomiting if large amounts have been swallowed. Large amounts are more than 5 ounces or 1/2 cup, for an adult. Induce vomiting preferably under direction by a physician or poison control center. If possible, do not leave victim unattended. Observe victim's breathing, and assist if necessary. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Treat symptomatically. SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire hazards/conditions of flammability Nonflammable. Toxic fumes may be released during a fire. Flash point Flash point Method Auto-ignition temperature Lower flammable limit (% by vol.) Upper flammable limit (% by vol.) Oxidizing properties This product is not an oxidizer in its current state. Flame Projection Length Flashback observed Explosion data: Sensitivity to mechanical impact / static discharge Not sensitive to static discharge or mechanical impact under normal conditions of use and handling. Suitable extinguishing media Use media appropriate for surrounding material. Special fire-fighting procedures/equipment Firefighters should wear an approved full-face, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and impervious clothing. Use water spray to keep containers cool. Move containers from fire area if safe to do so. Hazardous combustion products May produce the following hazardous combustion or decomposition products when ignited or exposed to extreme heat: Oxides of potassium, hydrogen chloride. In addition, burning organics may release carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas. Collect contaminated firefighting water separately. Do not discharge into drains. SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions For personal protection see section 8. Avoid dust formation. Use non-sparking tools in the spill clean-up procedure. Keep unnecessary people away. Environmental precautions Muriate of potassium is a crop nutrient and plant food. However, large spills can harm or kill vegetation. Keep material, as well as water from fire-fighting efforts, from entering streams, drains and other water systems. Contact appropriate local and provincial environmental authorities for assistance and/or reporting requirements. Spill response/cleanup Sweep up dry material. Place material in clean, dry containers for reclamation or disposal. Prohibited materials Do not flush into water systems. Safe Handling procedures Storage requirements Incompatible materials Special packaging materials SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid generating dust, and do not allow dust build-up. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash hands before eating. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from incompatibles. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. No special restrictions.

3 MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 3 of 5 SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Ingredients TWA STEL PEL STEL Potassium chloride N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av Sodium chloride N/Av N/Av N/Av N/Av Ventilation and engineering measures General exhaust acceptable if the exposure to materials in Section 2 is maintained below applicable exposure limits. If limits exceeded, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls. Respiratory protection If used in open areas, natural ventilation may be sufficient. Otherwise, wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved high efficiency particulate respirator to remove dust. Skin protection Wear impermeable gloves, such as cloth, leather or rubber. Eye / face protection Safety glasses or goggles, as appropriate for the job. Other protective equipment Wear clothing that will prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. An eye wash station should be available, if eye contact is possible. SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state Solid. Appearance White to reddish-brown crystalline or granular solid. Odour Odourless. Odour threshold ph (5% solution) Boiling point 1,500 C (sublimes) Specific gravity Melting/Freezing point C Coefficient of water/oil distribution Not available. Vapour pressure 20 C / 68 F) Solubility in water 34.2 g/ C 0 (approximately) Vapour density (Air = 1) 2.57 Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1) Volatile organic Compounds (VOCs) Volatiles (% by weight) 0 (approximately) 0 (approximately) Absolute pressure of container Not applicable Viscosity. SECTION 10 - REACTIVITY AND STABILITY DATA Stability and reactivity Stable under normal conditions. Material is hygroscopic and may absorb moisture from air. Conditions to avoid High temperatures, flame, sparks, high humidity, light, water, and moisture. Materials To Avoid And Incompatibility Contact with hot nitric acid may evolve toxic gases, such as nitrosyl chloride. Contact with strong acids may produce irritating hydrogen chloride gas. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids. Sodium chloride is mildly corrosive to many metals in the presence of moisture. May react with building materials such as cement. Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire the following can be released: Oxides of potassium and sodium.

4 MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 4 of 5 Toxicological data Carcinogenic status Reproductive effects Teratogenicity Mutagenicity SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION See Section 2 for toxicity levels. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by IARC or ACGIH. Sensitization to material Not expected to be a sensitizer. However, sensitive people may have reactions to any chemical. Synergistic materials None known. Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure Kidney disorders, high blood pressure (hypertension). Additional Health Hazards None known. SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environmental effects Large quantities of salts dissolved in water maycreat an elevated level of salinity that may be harmful to fresh-water organisms. May also harm plants that are not salt-tolerant. Important environmental characteristics Inorganic product. Ecotoxicological Aquatic toxicity : Potassium chloride: LC50 (Lepomis macrochirus) 2010 mg/l. LC50 (Physa heterostrapha) 940 mg/l. EC50 (Scenedesmus subspicatus ) 2500 mg/l. Sodium chloride: LC50 (Ceriodaphnia dubia) 280-3,540 mg/l. LC50 (Saphnia magna) 3,144-10,000 mg/l. EC50 (Daphnia pulex) mm. LD50 (Pimephales promelas) 6,020-10,000 mg/l. SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Handling for Disposal Handle waste according to recommendations in Section 7. Methods of Disposal Dispose of in accordance with federal, provincial and local hazardous waste laws. If necessary, dike well ahead of the spill to prevent runoff into drains, sewers, or any natural waterway or drinking supply. Avoid generation of wastes where possible. Empty containers or liners may contain product residues, Uncontaminated packaging may be taken for disposal. Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible. After cleaning, may be taken for reuse. SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Regulatory Packing Information UN Number Shipping Name Class Group Label TDG None Not regulated. Not None regulated

5 MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/12/2014 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION WHMIS information: This product is not a WHMIS Controlled Product. It does not meet any of the criteria for a controlled product provided in Part IV of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR). Refer to Section 1 for a WHMIS Classification for this product. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and this MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): All ingredients listed appear on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL). TSCA: All listed ingredients appear on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION Legend References N/Ap: not applicable OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration TLV: Threshold Limit Values DSL: Domestic Substances List ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer TDG: Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act & Regulations CEPA: Canadian Environmental Protection Act N/Av: not available Inh: Inhalation TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act NDSL = Non-Domestic Substances List Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety databases. Material Safety Data Sheets from ingredient manufacturers. Prepared for: Plant Products Inc., Prepared by: ICC The Compliance Center Inc. MSDS Preparation Date (dd/mm/yyyy) 08/12/2014 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY END OF DOCUMENT