SAFETY DATA SHEET. None. None. The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification.

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier FOLI-GRO FORMULA 531 Other means of identification Recommended use Recommended restrictions None. Ag Product - Plant Nutrition None known. Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Manufacturer Company name Wilbur Ellis Company Address Wilbur Ellis Company - Agribusiness Division 8131 W. Grandbridge Blvd, Suite 200 Kennewick, WA United States Telephone Branded Products Information (800) SDS@WilburEllis.com Emergency phone number Chemtrec - Domestic (800) Chemtrec - International Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Hazard symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information None. None. The mixture does not meet the criteria for classification. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Wash hands after handling. Store away from incompatible materials. Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. None known. None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Zinc Sulfate < 5 Citric Acid < 3 Iron Sulfate < 3 Other components below reportable levels *Designates that a specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. 1 / 8

2 Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting equipment/instructions Specific methods General fire hazards Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Treat symptomatically. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Keep out of low areas. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements or confined areas. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Wipe up with inert absorbent material. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Environmental precautions 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Avoid prolonged exposure. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Iron Sulfate (CAS ) Type TWA US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Components Type Value 1 mg/m3 Value Iron Sulfate (CAS ) Biological limit values Appropriate engineering controls TWA No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). 1 mg/m3 Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. 2 / 8

3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Odor Physical state Form Color Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Black Liquid Liquid. Liquid. Black. Musty. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Other information Density Soluble Specific gravity lb/gal 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Contact with incompatible materials. 3 / 8

4 Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Strong oxidizing agents. Irritating and/or toxic fumes and gases may be emitted upon the product's decomposition. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Components Citric Acid (CAS ) Acute Dermal Oral Other Acute Dermal Oral Other Acute Dermal Oral Other No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Expected to be a low ingestion hazard. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Species, Dog Rabbit * Estimates for product may be based on additional component data not shown. Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Test Results > 2000 mg/kg, 24 Hours 5400 mg/kg 2700 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg, 24 Hours mg/kg 2625 mg/kg 3200 mg/kg 3.2 g/kg 79 mg/kg 137 mg/kg > 2000 mg/kg, 24 Hours 1891 mg/kg 2280 mg/kg 316 mg/kg 200 mg/kg 4 / 8

5 Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization. No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic. This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Not listed. Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Chronic effects Further information 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Local disposal regulations Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. This product has no known adverse effect on human health. The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. No data is available on the degradability of this product. No data available. No data available. No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. DOT BULK BULK UN number UN3082 UN proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. (Zinc Sulfate RQ = LBS) Transport hazard class(es) Class 9 Label(s) 9 Packing group III Special precautions for user Not regulated for transportation when shipped in non-reportable quantities. See RQ. Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling. Special provisions 8, 146, 335, IB3, T4, TP1, TP29 Packaging exceptions 155 Packaging non bulk 203 Packaging bulk 241 IATA UN number UN / 8

6 UN proper shipping name Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Zinc Sulfate) Transport hazard class(es) Class 9 Subsidiary risk - Packing group III Environmental hazards ERG Code 9L Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling. Other information Passenger and cargo Allowed. aircraft Cargo aircraft only Allowed. IMDG UN number UN3082 UN proper shipping name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Zinc Sulfate), MARINE POLLUTANT Transport hazard class(es) Class 9 Subsidiary risk - Packing group III Environmental hazards Marine pollutant EmS F-A, S-F Special precautions for user Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures before handling. Transport in bulk according to Not established. Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code DOT Bulk packaging type; IATA; IMDG Marine pollutant General information IMDG Regulated Marine Pollutant. 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List. This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) Listed. 6 / 8

7 SARA 304 Emergency release notification Listed. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Not listed. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance Not listed. SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical No SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Chemical name CAS number % by wt. Zinc Sulfate < 5 Other federal regulations Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) US state regulations US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) Not listed. US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. Rhode Island RTK US. California Proposition 65 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. International Inventories Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Canada China Japan Korea New Zealand Philippines United States & Puerto Rico Domestic Substances List (DSL) Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) Existing Chemicals List (ECL) New Zealand Inventory Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). 7 / 8

8 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Version # 01 Disclaimer This information was developed from information on the constituent materials. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein, and Wilbur-Ellis disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. The user should satisfy himself that he has all current data relevant to his particular use. 8 / 8