SAFETY DATA SHEET BELEM 0,8 MG. nearest anti-poison centre, or INRS / ORFILA (France) :

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1 Page: 1 Dangerous for the environment 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY PRODUCT NAME: Recommended uses: SUPPLIER: Name: Address: Insecticide for agricultural use 160, Route de la Valentine Bât E - B.P MARSEILLE cedex 11 FRANCE Telephone number: Telefax number: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: xavier.peyron@sbm-dev.com National emergency services No. (112 for Europe), or nearest anti-poison centre, or INRS / ORFILA (France) : HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION MAIN HAZARDS: Adverse human health effects: Environmental effects: Physical and chemical hazards: To our knowledge, no specific risk when handled in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. - Fire or explosion: Not classified as flammable by EC criteria but may present a hazard in the event of a fire. Burning and thermal decomposition may form toxic by-products Classification of the product: According to EC criteria, this product is classified as : - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS MIXTURE: Chemical nature: Pyrethroid pesticide based on Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60 Hazardous constituents: Substance name Content CAS No / EC No / Index No Symbol(s) R-Phrase(s) Cypermethrin cis/trans +/- 40/60 : % / / Xn, N 20/ /53

2 Page: 2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Skin contact: Eye contact: Ingestion: Move the affected person to the fresh air Make the affected person rest and keep at warm If the person feels unwell : Call a doctor Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water In case of redness or irritation, consult a doctor Rinse immediately with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes). If irritation persists, consult an eye specialist Consult a doctor Show him/her this sheet. Failing this, show him/her the packaging or label 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide (CO 2) Foam Powders NOT suitable extinguishing media: Specific fire fighting methods: Protection of fire-fighters: Water (the product is dangerous for the environment) Isolate fire area. Evacuate staff Contain the extinguishing fluids by diking (the product is hazardous for the environment) Do not attempt to fight the fire without suitable protective equipment. Do not breathe fumes. Self-contained breathing apparatus Complete protective clothing 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Avoid contact with skin and eyes Do not attempt to intervene without a suitable protective equipment - Recovery: Sweep up or vacuum up the product Do not allow product to spread into the environment Contain the spilled material by diking (product is hazardous for the environment) - Disposal: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING Technical measures: Wear gloves during mixing and loading. (#) Precautions: Avoid contact of the product with skin. (#) STORAGE Storage conditions: - Recommended: Store : - only in the original container - in a cool, well-ventilated area - protected from humidity - away from any source of ignition - out of the reach of children - away from food and drinks, and animal feedingstuffs

3 Page: 3 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued) Incompatible materials: Packaging materials: Strong oxidizing agents Strong acids. Alkalis and caustic products - Recommended: Original packaging SPECIFIC USE(S) Insecticide for agricultural use; do not use for another purpose. Product for professional use. (#) 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES No OEL for the active substance. (#) OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS Engineering measures: Personal protective equipment: Ensure good ventilation of the work station Extraction to remove dust at its source - Respiratory protection: Suitable anti-dust mask (A2P3 type). (#) - Hand protection: Wear nitrile-rubber or neoprene protective gloves during mixing and loading. (#) - Eye protection: Safety goggles - Skin protection: Protective clothing recommended. (#) Hygiene measures: ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS Always wash your hands after handling the product. Always take a shower after work. The product must be entirely incorporated in the soil. Ensure that the product is also fully incorporated at the end of rows. (#) 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state: Colour: Odour: Specific temperatures: Granular pink Characteristic - Melting: Not determined. Specific gravity: g/cm 3 Solubility: - in water: Not determined. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Hazardous reactions: - Materials to avoid: - strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - bases Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use - Hazardous decomposition products: On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis), releases: Hydrogen cyanide Hydrochloric acid Chlorine Carbon oxides (CO, CO 2)

4 Page: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity: Product as such: LD 50 oral (rat) : > 2000 mg/kg LD 50 skin (rat) : > 2000 mg/kg Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60: LC 50 inh. (rat) / 4h : 3.28 mg/l Acute symptoms: Symptoms observed in laboratory animals : Motor excitation Disturbed locomotion Tremors Convulsions Difficulty in breathing Piloerection Ataxia Salivation Local effects: Sensitisation: Not irritating to rabbits on cutaneous application. In humans, skin contact with pyrethroid pesticides induces paresthesia (sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness). (#) Not irritating to rabbits on ocular application. Based on data on the components: Does not cause sensitisation 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY: Effects on the aquatic environment: The product must be entirely incorporated in the soil. Ensure that the product is also fully incorporated at the end of rows. (#) Product as such: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60: LC 50 (fish : Onchorhyncus mykiss) / 96h : mg/l EC 50 (daphnia : Daphnia magna) / 48h : mg/l Effects on terrestrial animals: Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60: LD 50 (birds): > mg/kg LC 50 (earthworm): > 100 mg/kg BIOACCUMULATION : Octanol/water partition coefficient: Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60: (25 C) 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE FROM PRODUCT: Prohibition: Destruction/Disposal: CONTAMINATED PACKAGING: Destruction/disposal: Discharging waste into rivers and drains is prohibited Dispose of in accordance with relevant local regulations Incinerate at a licensed installation Recycle following cleaning or dispose of at an authorised site

5 Page: TRANSPORT INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: - UN No ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (contains Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60). (#) Land transportation: - Rail/road (RID/ADR): Class: 9 Classification code: M6 Packing group: III Hazard identification number: 90 Labelling : 9 Sea (IMO/IMDG): Class : 9 Packing group: III Labelling: 9 Marine pollutant: YES EmS No.: F-A, S-F (#) Air (ICAO-IATA): Class: 9 Packing group: III Labelling: 9 NOTE: The above regulatory prescriptions are those valid on the date of publication of this sheet. Given the possible evolution of transport regulations for dangerous goods, in case the present sheet is dating back to more than 12 months ago, it would be advisable to check their validity with your commercial agency. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EC LABELLING: Identification of the hazardous product: - Symbols and indications of danger: Contains: Active ingredient(s): Cypermethrin cis/trans +/-40/60 : 8.6 g/l (0.86 % weight ) - DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (N) - R Phrases: R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. - S Phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children. S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. S24: Avoid contact with skin. (#) S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. (#) S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. SPe3: To protect aquatic organisms, respect an unsprayed buffer zone of 5 m to surface water bodies. (#) SPe5: To protect birds and wild mammals, the product must be entirely incorporated in the soil; ensure that the product is also fully incorporated at the end of rows. (#) SP1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container (Do not clean application equipment near surface water/avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads). - Additional phrases: The following must appear on the label: To avoid risks to man and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.

6 Page: REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued) FURTHER REGULATIONS: Europe: Comply with national implementation of Directive 96/82/EC on the control of majoraccident hazards involving dangerous substances (as the product is classified as dangerous for the environment-very toxic to aquatic organisms). (#) The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the MSDS. The cited basic community texts are being updated and transcribed in national law. Refer to all applicable international, national and local regulations or provisions The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Restrictions on use: This product must not be used for other applications that mentioned in 1. R phrases text of 3: Bibliography references: R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R37: Irritating to respiratory system. R50/53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. European Chemicals Bureau (ECB) EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) HSDB (Hazardous Substances Data Bank) (U.S. National Library of Medicine) OSHA ( U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration) RTECS (Registry of Toxic effects of Chemical Substances) TOXNET (Toxicology Data Network) (U.S. National Library of Medicine) Changes compared to the previous version are marked with the symbol (#). This sheet complements the technical sheets but does not replace them. The information given is based on our knowledge of the product, at the time of publication. It is given in good faith. Besides, the attention of the user is drawn to the possible risk incurred by using the product for any other use than that for which it was intended. In no way does this exempt the user from knowing and applying all the regulations controlling his activity. He alone will take on the responsibility for taking the precautions involved by the use of the product. The aim of all the mandatory regulations mentioned is just to help the user to fulfil his obligations regarding the use of hazardous products. This information must not be considered exhaustive. It does not exempt the user from ensuring that other obligations than those mentioned could apply, related to the storage and use of the product, this being his sole responsibility. End of document