Iron 13% EDTA. Chemical Name CAS No. % Other Identifiers

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1 Safety Data Sheet Iron 13% EDTA SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier Other Means of Identification Iron 13% EDTA Iron 13% Chelated Product Family Greenhouse Micronutrient Recommended Use Restrictions on Use Micronutrient fertilizer. Must not be used as a pest control product. Supplier TerraLink Horticulture Inc., 464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7M1, Emergency Phone No. CHEMTREC, (800) , Toll-free in the U.S., Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands SDS No Date of Preparation SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION GHS Classification Not classified under any GHS hazard classes. GHS Label Elements Other Hazards SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS No. % Other Identifiers Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, sodium salt, iron complex Chelated Iron 13% water SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES First-aid Measures Inhalation Move to fresh air. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned. Skin Contact Rinse with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes. Eye Contact Rinse the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. Ingestion Rinse mouth with water. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned. First-aid Comments Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned Page 01 of 06

2 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell or are concerned. Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Acute and Delayed Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Target Organs Special Instructions No information available. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media Water, Fog, Foam, Dry Chemical, CO2. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Does not burn. Nitrous gases may be produced. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire-fighters Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures See Section 8. Environmental Precautions No special precautions are necessary. It is good practice to prevent releases into the environment. Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up Flush spill area with water. Absorb the remainder with vermiculite or similar material. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid dust generation. Avoid breathing dust. Promptly clean up spills. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION No specific recommendations. Appropriate Engineering Controls The hazard potential of this product is relatively low. General ventilation is usually adequate. Individual Protection Measures Eye/Face Protection Not required but it is good practice to wear safety glasses or chemical safety goggles Page 02 of 06

3 Not required but it is good practice to wear safety glasses or chemical safety goggles. Skin Protection Skin contact should be prevented through the use of suitable protective clothing, gloves and footwear, selected for conditions of use and exposure potential. Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance. Respiratory Protection If user operations generate dust, fume, mist or if workplace contaminant level is above threshold limit, ensure to use a MSHA/NIOSH approved respirator or equivalent. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Yellow - green fine powder. Odour Odourless (Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, sodium salt, iron complex) Odour Threshold ph (1% solution) Melting Point/Freezing Point (melting); (freezing) Initial Boiling Point/Range Flash Point Evaporation Rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper/Lower Flammability or (upper); (lower) Explosive Limit Vapour Pressure Not available Vapour Density (air = 1) Relative Density (water = 1) Solubility ~ 90 g/l (Very soluble (more than 50 g/100 ml)) in water; Not available (in other liquids) Partition Coefficient, n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Auto-ignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity Other Information Physical State Bulk Density Chemical Stability Normally stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Reaction with strong oxidizing agents. Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products > 200 ºC (392 ºF) Not available (kinematic); (dynamic) Solid kg/m3 (56-62 lb/ft3) SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity 0085 Page 03 of 06

4 Hazardous Decomposition Products Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions (nitrous gases (NOx)). SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information presented below is for the entire product, unless otherwise specified. Likely Routes of Exposure Inhalation; skin contact; eye contact. Acute Toxicity Chemical Name LC50 LD50 (oral) LD50 (dermal) Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, sodium salt, iron complex Skin Corrosion/Irritation Not a skin irritant. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Animal tests show very mild irritation. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Single Exposure Inhalation Not considered harmful. Skin Absorption Not expected to be absorbed. Ingestion Aspiration Hazard Not known to be an aspiration hazard. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Repeated Exposure Conclusions cannot be drawn from the limited studies available. Respiratory and/or Skin Sensitization Not a skin sensitizer. Respiratory: Due to the lack of skin sensitizing potential, it is unlikely that this substance is a respiratory sensitizer. Carcinogenicity Not known to cause cancer. Reproductive Toxicity Development of Offspring Conclusions cannot be drawn from the limited studies available. Sexual Function and Fertility Effects on or via Lactation Germ Cell Mutagenicity Interactive Effects > 2.75 mg/l (rat) (4-hour exposure) SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Not hazardous to the environment. This section is not required by WHMIS. > 2000 mg/kg (rat) > 2000 mg/kg (rat) 0085 Page 04 of 06

5 Not hazardous to the environment. This section is not required by WHMIS. SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods Dispose of according to local, provincial and federal government requirements. SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not regulated under Canadian TDG regulations. Not regulated under US DOT Regulations. Special Precautions for Transport User in Bulk According to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations Canada WHMIS Classification Not a WHMIS controlled product. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Rating Health - 0 Flammability - 0 Instability - 0 Based on Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, sodium salt, iron complex SDS Prepared By Regulatory and Technical Resources Phone No Date of Preparation Key to Abbreviations ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists AIHA = American Industrial Hygiene Association HSDB = Hazardous Substances Data Bank IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer NFPA = National Fire Prevention Association NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NTP = National Toxicology Program OSHA = US Occupational Safety and Health Administration RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances References CHEMINFO database. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). HSDB database. US National Library of Medicine. Available from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS ) database. Accelrys, Inc. Available from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet. Disclaimer Terralink Horticulture Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. TERRALINK HORTICULTURE INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, TERRALINK HORTICULTURE INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION Page 05 of 06

6 THIS INFORMATION. Product Identifier: Iron 13% EDTA 0085 Page 06 of 06