Fall Berry Blend. Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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1 Safety Data Sheet Fall Berry Blend SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Identifier Other Means of Identification Fall Berry Blend Product Family Agriculture Recommended Use Fertilizer. Restrictions on Use. Manufacturer/Supplier TerraLink Horticulture Inc., 464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 7M1, Identifier Emergency Phone No. TerraLink Regulatory and Technical Resources, , Toll-free: ext 1114 SDS No Date of Preparation July 20, 2017 SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015). Label Elements Signal Word: Warning Causes eye irritation. Precautionary Statement(s): Prevention: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Other Hazards SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Mixture: Notes There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES First-aid Measures Inhalation Page 01 of 06

2 Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped, assist breathing with oxygen. Obtain medical assistance if necessary. Skin Contact Wash gently and thoroughly with lukewarm, gently flowing water and mild soap for 5 minutes. Eye Contact Rinse the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If wearing contact lens(es), remove after 5 minutes and continue rinsing for at least 10 minutes. Ingestion Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to unconscious victim. If victim is alert and not convulsing, rinse mouth and give water to dilute material. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to avoid breathing in vomit, rinse mouth. Obtain medical attention immediately. First-aid Comments Get medical advice or 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 Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media. Specific Hazards Arising from the Product Does not burn. No information is available. 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. SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures No special precautions are necessary. Use the personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Environmental Precautions Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up Dispose of this product as an industrial fertilizer. Reclaim waste where possible. Dispose of unsalvagable waste as required by applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations. Contact your supplier or a licensed chemical waste disposal contractor for treatment and disposal services. Date of Preparation: July 20, 2017 Page 02 of 06

3 disposal contractor for treatment and disposal services. SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling No special handling precautions are necessary. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Appropriate Engineering Controls The hazard potential of this product is relatively low. General ventilation is usually adequate. Use local exhaust ventilation, if general ventilation is not adequate to control amount in the air. Individual Protection Measures Eye/Face Protection Not required but it is good practice to wear safety glasses or chemical safety goggles. Skin Protection Wear chemical protective clothing e.g. gloves, aprons, boots. Respiratory Protection Not normally required if product is used as directed. In case of dust formation use dust mask. Dust exposure limits have to be respected. SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Basic Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Multi-coloured granules. Odour Ammonia-like Odour Threshold ph 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 Vapour Density (air = 1) Relative Density (water = 1) Solubility Slightly soluble in water; (in other liquids) Partition Coefficient, n-octanol/water (Log Kow) Auto-ignition Temperature Decomposition Temperature Viscosity Other Information Physical State Bulk Density (kinematic); (dynamic) Solid 1137 kg/m3 (71 lb/ft3) Page 03 of 06

4 SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Chemical Stability Normally stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Conditions to Avoid Heat. High temperatures. Water, moisture or humidity. Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Information presented below is for the entire product, unless otherwise specified. Likely Routes of Exposure Skin contact; eye contact; ingestion; inhalation. Acute Toxicity LC50: Skin Corrosion/Irritation Human experience shows very mild irritation. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation May cause mild eye irritation inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering and itching. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Single Exposure Inhalation Dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract and discomfort. Skin Absorption Not expected to be absorbed. Ingestion May be harmful based on human experience and animal tests. Aspiration Hazard Not known to be an aspiration hazard. STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) - Repeated Exposure Respiratory and/or Skin Sensitization Not known to be a respiratory sensitizer. Not known to be a skin sensitizer. Carcinogenicity Not known to cause cancer. Key to Abbreviations ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer. NTP = National Toxicology Program. OSHA = US Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Reproductive Toxicity Development of Offspring Sexual Function and Fertility Date of Preparation: July 20, 2017 Page 04 of 06

5 Sexual Function and Fertility Effects on or via Lactation Germ Cell Mutagenicity Interactive Effects SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This section is not required by WHMIS. Persistence and Degradability No ingredient of this product or its degradation products is known to be highly persistent. Bioaccumulative Potential This product and its degradation products are not known to bioaccumulate. Mobility in Soil 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. Special Precautions Transport in Bulk According to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) / Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) All ingredients are listed on the DSL or are not required to be listed. CEPA - National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) Not specifically listed. USA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(b) All ingredients are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements under 40 CFR 720. SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION NFPA Rating Health - 0 Flammability - 0 Instability - 0 SDS Prepared By Regulatory and Technical Resources Phone No Date of Preparation July 20, 2017 Page 05 of 06

6 Key to Abbreviations References Disclaimer ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists AIHA = AIHA Guideline Foundation HSDB = Hazardous Substances Data Bank IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer NFPA = National Fire Protection 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 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. Dassault Systèmes/BIOVIA ( BIOVIA ). Available from Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Supplier's SDS. 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 06 of 06