MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product Name: Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Other Name(s): FP1042 ECL Recommended Use: Laundry liquid Supplier: Natures Organics Pty Ltd Address: 31 Cornhill Street Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 Australia Telephone: (+613) Emergency (+613) Telephone: 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia. Non dangerous goods. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: S25 Avoid contact with eyes. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor. 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion (%) Water - Purified > 60 Coco-Glucoside < 10 Sodium Coco-Sulfate < 10 Sodium Carbonate < 10 Sodium Citrate < 10 Oleic Acid < 1 Sodium Bicarbonate < 1 Ethanol < 1 Citric Acid < 1 Fragrance - < 1 Benzisothiazolinone < 0.1 CI < 0.1 Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Page 1 of 5 31 Cornhill Street Ferntree Gully T E enq@naturesorganics.com.au ABN VIC Australia 3156 F W ACN

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: Eye: Skin: Inhaled: First Aid Facilities: Advice to Doctor: Rinse mouth out with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. If irritation develops and persists, seek medical advice or contact the Poisons Information Centre (phone Australia , NZ ). Immediately hold eyes open and flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical advice. Wipe off excess with tissue or towel. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash well with water. Seek medical advice if irritation occurs. Not applicable. Workcover recommended first aid facilities appropriate to the size of the workplace. Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Hazards from combustion products: Personal protective equipment: Hazchem code: Water spray or fog, foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide. This mixture is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will break down under fire conditions and the hydrocarbon component will burn. In a large fire, heating may produce toxic fumes containing carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing. assigned. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency procedures: Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear appropriate protective equipment during clean-up. Contain spill to prevent contamination of drains / waterways. Use absorbent material such as sand or earth. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers for disposal in accordance with local regulations. Wash area down with water to remove residual material. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Conditions for safe storage: Storage incompatibility: known. Avoid skin and eye contact. Follow product label directions. Repeated or prolonged skin contact should be avoided. Store in original containers in a cool (below 30 C), dry, well-ventilated area and out of direct sunlight. Store away from foodstuffs and foodstuff containers. Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Page 2 of 5

3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION National exposure standards: Australia (1) Ingredient CAS No. (a) TWA STEL Carcinogen ppm (b) mg/m 3(c) ppm (b) mg/m 3(c) Category Ethanol where: TWA = STEL = (1). (a) (b) (c) Sk Notices Time Weighted average Short Term Exposure Limit Worksafe Australia Exposure Standard for Atmospheric Contaminants in Occupational Environment [NOHSC: ] CAS No. (Chemical Abstracts Service) is a unique identifying number that is assigned to each chemical. Parts of vapour or gas per million of contaminated air by volume at 25 C and 1 atm. Milligrams of substance per cubic metre of air. Absorption through the skin may be a significant source of exposure. Biological limit values: Engineering controls: Personal protective equipment: Not available Use in a well-ventilated area. Eyes: Hands: Respiratory: Other: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Wear eye protection if splashing is likely to occur. Wear suitable gloves if skin contact is likely. Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of the product. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Appearance Clear blue slightly viscous liquid Odour Characteristic floral odour ph (5% solution) Vapour Pressure (kpa) Not available Boiling Point ( C) Approximately 100 C (water) Melting Point ( C) Freezes ~ -3 C Solubility in Water Readily soluble Specific Gravity Approximately 20 C Flash Point ( C) Not applicable Flammability Limits Not flammable Ignition Temperature Not available Specific Heat Value Not available VOC Content < 1% Evaporation Rate Not available Viscosity (cps) Approximately C Volatile Component Approximately 87.5% Saturated Vapour Not available Pressure Decomposition Not available Temperature Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Page 3 of 5

4 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat and direct sunlight. Incompatible materials:. Hazardous Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. decomposition products: Hazardous reactions: known. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Potential health effects: Acute Swallowed: Eye: Skin: Inhaled: Chronic May cause irritation if directly introduced to the mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and nausea. Coco-Glucoside Oral LD 50 > 2000 mg/kg Sodium Coco-Sulfate LD mg/kg May cause mild to moderate irritation to the eyes, including redness and stinging. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritation. Not normally a hazard due to the non-volatile nature of the product. No information available. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: Ingredient LC50 (fish) EC50 (algae) Coco-Glucoside 1 10 mg/l mg/l Sodium Coco-Sulfate mg/l 117 mg/l Persistence and Degradability Coco-Glucoside and Sodium Coco-Sulfate are both classified as readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria. Mobility No information available. Other Avoid contaminating waterways. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste disposal: Dispose of by incineration or burial in an approved landfill in accordance with Commonwealth, State and Local Government regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number: Proper Shipping Name: Dangerous Goods Class: Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Page 4 of 5

5 Subsidiary Risk: Pack Group: Hazchem Code: Marine Pollutant: Special precautions for user: No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Poisons Schedule:. All components of this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). 16. OTHER INFORMATION For Emergencies: Australian Poisons Information Centre phone New Zealand Poisons Information Centre phone Issued By: Greg Bryant Chief Chemist Issue Date: 9/07/2015 Revision No.: 1 Supersedes: Revision 0 dated 2/08/2010 Reason for revision: 5 year review. This MSDS summarises to our best knowledge the health and safety hazard information for the product and general guidance on how to safely handle the product in the workplace. Each user must, prior to usage, assess and control the risks arising from its use of the product in the workplace, including in conjunction with other products. This information is presented in good faith and is based on current data considered to be correct to the best of our knowledge. End of document. Earth Choice Laundry Liquid 1 L Page 5 of 5