1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Feedtech Maize Supplement and Trace Preparation Date: no data available Revision Number: 1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Product Name Item#: Recommended use Supplier NZ27448 Nutritional supplement for cows DeLaval Manufacturing PO Box Kells Place Hamilton New Zealand Telephone Number (8am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri) Emergency Telephone Number HAZARD IDENTIFICATION WARNING Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Potential Health Effects Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact Skin contact Major effects of exposure EYES SKIN Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction. Read Safety Data Sheet before use Page 1 / 7

2 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Sodium chloride (NaCl) Magnesium Oxide Fume Cupric sulfate <1 Cobalt sulfate <0.1 Zinc sulfate <1 Calcium carbonate Other ingredients, determined not to be hazardous subject to the provisions of the Hazardous Substances (identification) Regulations 2001, make up the product concentration to 100% 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance Move to fresh air Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Hazchem Code Flammable Properties Suitable Extinguishing Media No Hazchem Code allocated Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Page 2 / 7

3 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for cleaning up Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Use personal protective equipment. Should not be released into the environment. Keep out of waterways. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid dispersal of spilt material into waterways, drains, and sewers. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Prevent product from entering drains. Clean up promptly by sweeping or vacuum. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Wash hands after handling. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Chemical Name OSH (New Zealand, 1/2002) Magnesium Oxide Fume TWA: 10 mg/m 3 Calcium carbonate TWA: 10 mg/m 3 Engineering Controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Personal Protective Equipment Eye/face Protection Skin Protection Respiratory Protection Wear eye/face protection. Wear protective gloves/clothing No special protective equipment required. General Hygiene Considerations Wash hands after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Pale green Physical state Solid Odor No information available ph 5.5 Specific Gravity No data available Vapor Pressure No data available Vapor Density No data available Flash Point Boiling Point/Range Freezing Point/Range Not applicable Not applicable no data available Page 3 / 7

4 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous decomposition products Stable under normal conditions. Heat, flames and sparks. No materials to be especially mentioned None under normal use. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Component Information Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Sodium chloride (NaCl) = 3 g/kg ( Rat ) > 10 g/kg ( Rabbit ) > 42 g/m 3 ( Rat ) 1 h Cupric sulfate = 300 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 1000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Cobalt sulfate = 424 mg/kg ( Rat ) Zinc sulfate = 500 mg/kg ( Rat ) Calcium carbonate = 6450 mg/kg ( Rat ) Potential Health Effects Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product. Chemical Name IARC Cobalt sulfate Group 2B Sensitization Neurological Effects Mutagenic effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Target Organ Effects Page 4 / 7

5 Ecotoxicity 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Chemical Name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Microtox Waterflea Sodium chloride (NaCl) : 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/l LC50 flow-through 12946: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/l LC50 static : 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/l LC50 static 7050: 96 h Pimephales promelas : 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/l LC50 static : 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/l LC50 flow-through 1000: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l EC : 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l EC50 Static Cupric sulfate Cobalt sulfate Zinc sulfate Persistence and degradability : 72 h Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata mg/l EC : 72 h Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata mg/l EC50 static 64.8: 72 h Chlorella vulgaris mg/l EC50 2.4: 96 h Chlorella vulgaris mg/l EC50 No information available 0.1: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/l LC : 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/l LC50 flow-through : 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss : 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/l LC50 static : 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/l LC50 flow-through 0.06: 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/l LC50 static : 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/l LC : 96 h Pimephales promelas 0.15: 96 h Cyprinus carpio : 96 h Cyprinus carpio mg/l LC50 static 3-4.6: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/l LC50 flow-through : 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/l LC50 static 0.63: 96 h Poecilia reticulata mg/l LC : 96 h Poecilia reticulata mg/l LC50 semi-static : 96 h Poecilia reticulata mg/l LC50 static : 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l EC50 Static 0.75: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l EC : 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l EC50 Static Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation Mobility No information available Page 5 / 7

6 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method Contaminated Packaging Where possible dispose of product by use. Otherwise treat the product so that it is no longer toxic and dispose of the product and packaging at an approved landfill or other approved facility or, if appropriate, recycle. Avoid contamination of any water supply with product or empty packaging. Avoid contamination of any water supply with product or empty packaging. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN-No 3077 Hazard Class UN class: 9 Packing Group UN Packaging group: III 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION ERMA NZ Registration Number HSR ERMA Group Standard Animal Nutritional and Animal Care Products Group Standard 2006 HSNO Classifications HSNO Conditions 6.4A Substances that are irritating to the eye 6.5B Substances that are contact sensitizers 9.1A Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 9.3A Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Hazardous Substances Location trigger quantiy: N/A Approved Handler trigger quantiy: N/A Secondary containment trigger quantity: 100L or 100kg Signage trigger quantity: 100L or 100kg Response Plan trigger quantity: 100L or 100kg Page 6 / 7

7 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By DeLaval NV Industriepark-Drongen Gent Belgium References NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land Land Transport (Dangerous Goods) Rule 45001:2005 Hazardous Substances Regulations 2001: - Minimum Degrees of Hazard - Classification - Classes 1 to 5 Controls - Classes 6, 8 and 9 Controls - Packaging Regulations - Identification Regulations - Dispoal Regulations - Emergency Management - Identification Regulations - Disposal Regulations Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 User Guide to the HSNO Thresholds and Classifications OSH Workplace Exposure Standards January 2002 NZCIC Approved Code of Practice - Preparation of Safety Data Sheets Signage for premises storing hazardous substances and dangerous goods Disclaimer The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text End of SDS Page 7 / 7