Safety Data Sheet LAWRIE CO NutriMAX Advance

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1 Page 1 of 6 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER & IDENTITY FOR THE CHEMICAL Product Name: NutriMAX Advance Used as a Plant Growth Nutrient by foliar spray application or by fertigation. Containing ammonium and potassium phosphates, calcium nitrate and proprietary plant growth stimulants. Lawrie Co Biological Farming Pty Ltd A.B.N Grand Junction Road, Wingfield, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 5013 Tel: Fax: Web: info@lawrieco.com.au Emergency Contact Poisons Information Centre: Lawrie Co Technical Manager: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION WARNING GHS REQUIREMENTS H315 - Causes skin irritation. H320 - Causes eye irritation. H303 - May be harmful if swallowed RISK PHRASES R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. Warning Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed SAFETY PHRASES S2 - Keep out of reach of children. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. This product is: Classified as Hazardous in accordance with Safe Work Australia - Hazardous Substance Information System. Not Classified as Dangerous Goods in accordance with the (ADG) Australian Code for Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE NON-DANGEROUS GOODS SUSDP UN Number Not Classified as a Scheduled Poison None allocated

2 Page 2 of 6 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Product Name NutriMAX Advance MSDS Code 8008 Product Use An aqueous fertiliser solution of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and calcium salts containing plant growth stimulants. Ingredients Name CAS Number Proportion w/w Orthophosphoric Acid <60.0% Calcium Nitrate tetrahydrate <30.0% Potassium Phosphates Mixture 30.0 <60.0% Non Hazardous Proprietary Plant Growth Stimulants Not Known 30.0 <60.0% FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Eyes Skin and Hair First Aid Facilities Advice to Doctor If the applicator feels drowsy, dizzy, tired or is experiencing headaches, remove the victim to fresh air. Keep the victim warm and quiet until all symptoms subside. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention if any symptoms occur. If splashed into eyes, hold eyelids apart, and flush the eyes continuously with running for at least 15 minutes. Continue flushing until advised by a doctor. If skin or hair contact occurs, remove all contaminated clothing, flush skin and hair with running water. Seek medical attention if any irritation occurs. Clean Water Supply, soap or skin cleaner, barrier cream, emergency showers and eye wash stations. If poisoning occurs, consult with the Poisons Information Centre (Telephone ). Have a copy of this safety data sheet or label available. Treat symptomatically. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media and Requirements Hazardous Decomposition Products Flammability Specific Hazards Precautions in connection with Fire Not required as the product is non-flammable and non-combustible. In the event of a fire the following may be released: nitrogen oxides (NOx). Non-flammable and non-combustible liquid. Not Known Fire fighters should wear Chemical Splash Suit with attached Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and gloves. Evacuate all non fire fighting personnel away from the area. Turn off all electricity and power supplies. Keep containers cool with water spray or water to prevent rupture or burning. Move away all packages and equipment from the direction of the fire, if safe to do so. Keep upwind.

3 Page 3 of 6 Spills and Leaks Disposal Environmental Precautions Other Precautions ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Contain spills with sand or absorbent material for disposal. Wash area down with excess water. Residues may be washed away with water, since the product is nonhazardous to the environment. Disposal of sand/absorbent must be carried out in accordance with Local Statuary Authorities. Prevent spills from entering surface water, drains and ground water. HANDLING and STORAGE Safe Handling Safe Storage Keep out of reach of children. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash all exposed skin and hair with soap and water. Containers must be clearly labelled, rigid and strong. Keep away from metals and alkaline substances. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards OEL Exposure Standards STEL Biological Limited Values Engineering Controls Inhalation AS NZS 1715/16 Eye AS NZS 1337 Gloves AS NZS 2161 Footwear AS NZS 2210 Clothing AS NZS 2919 Hearing AS NZS 1270 Other Requirements There are no assigned exposure standards for this product. There are no assigned exposure standards for this product. There are no known Biological Limited Values have been assigned. No ventilation requirements are necessary. The wearing of safety glasses fitted side shields must be worn at all times during the handling and application period. Do not wear contact lenses. The wearing of Viton or PVC elbow length gloves is recommended during the handling and application period. The wearing of enclosed footwear should be worn at all times during the handling and application period. The wearing of protective clothing is recommended during the handling and application period. Avoid unnecessary contact with eyes, skin and hair.

4 Page 4 of 6 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Light orange-brown liquid Odour Fruity Sweet Odour threshold Not applicable ph Freezing point <5 O C Boiling Point and boiling range >100 O C Flash Point Non-flammable Evaporation rate Flammability Not required Upper/lower flammability or Non-flammable explosive limits Vapour Pressure Vapour Density Relative density Solubility Soluble in water Partition coefficient: n-octonal/water Auto-ignition temperature Not required Decomposition temperature Viscosity Specific heat value Particle size Not applicable Volatile organic compounds Not volatile content % volatile Not volatile Saturated vapour concentration Release of invisible flammable vapours and gases Flammability Limits Not required STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Chemical Stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials and possible hazardous reactions Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous Polymerization Low reactivity with alkaline substances and corrosive to metals. Stable under normal conditions of use. May cause precipitation with alkaline substances. There are no known hazardous decomposition products. Will not polymerize.

5 Page 5 of 6 Acute Oral Toxicity rat Acute Dermal Toxicity rabbit Acute Inhalation Toxicity rat TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Low Toxicity with LD 50 greater than 2,000mg/kg No Data Available No Data Available Other Health Effects Inhalation Not an inhalation risk since the product is an aqueous solution. Ingestion May irritate the digestive system if swallowed. Eyes Can irritate the eyes including a burning sensation, redness, swelling and/or blurred vision. Skin Can cause irritation to the skin. Carcinogenicity Not carcinogenic in animal studies. Mutagenicity Not mutagenic in animal studies Reproductive Does not impair fertility. Toxicity ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Environment Persistence/ Degradability Mobility in soil Environment Protection Not Known Readily biodegradable High mobility in soil DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Spills Spills should be contained with sand or absorbent. Remove sand or absorbent and wash down area with water. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with Local Statuary Authorities. Material Handle and dispose of in compliance with current environmental waste legislation. Seek professional advice regarding disposal. Incinerate only in an appropriately licensed chemical waste incinerator. If in doubt contact Local Statuary Authorities. Contaminated Material Empty containers may be suitable for reuse or recycling after cleaning and appropriate disposal of the cleaning agents. Disposal method dependent upon degree and nature of contaminated material. Disposal must be carried out in compliance with current environmental waste legislation. If in doubt seek professional advice or contact Local Statuary Authorities.

6 Page 6 of 6 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN number Proper Shipping NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS GOODS Name Class Subsidiary Risk Packing Group Emergency Initial Emergency Procedures Response Guide HAZCHEM IMDG Not Known REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Information and Hazard Category SUSDP Classification The product is classified as a Hazardous Substance in accordance with Safe Work Australia - Hazardous Substances Information System. Not Classified as a Schedule Poison. OTHER INFORMATION This conforms with the PREPARATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Code of Practice, DECEMBER 2011 by Safe Work Australia. To meet the requirements under the WHS regulations in relation to the preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals. Emergency Contact Poisons Information Centre: Lawrie Co Technical Manager: Disclaimer Data provided is to best of LAWRIE CO knowledge and believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date of issue. However no expressed or implied warranties are given. LAWRIE CO cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which this information may be used. Therefore, it is user s responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability and completeness of such information for their particular use. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the issue is current. This information given is a noncontrolled document. End of