SAFETY DATA SHEET. Section 1: Identification: Product identifier and chemical identity. RIDOMIL GOLD MZ WG Systemic & Protective Fungicide

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1 Page 1 of 7 / V6 Date of Issue: November 2016 SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1: Identification: Product identifier and chemical identity Product Identifier: Other Means of Identification: RIDOMIL GOLD MZ WG Systemic & Protective Fungicide Proper shipping name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (mancozeb) Applicable only for marine and air transport Recommended Use: Details of manufacturer or importer Address: Website: Product code: A9651D Fungicide Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd ABN Level 1, 2-4 Lyonpark Road MACQUARIE PARK NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA syngenta.com.au Phone Number: (02) Emergency Phone Number: 24 hours Section 2: Hazards identification Classification of the Hazardous Chemical: Signal Word: Hazard Statement(s): Precautionary Statement(s): Hazard Symbols: Skin sensitization Sub-category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Warning H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child P102 Keep out of reach of children. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention Section 3: Composition and information on ingredients SUBSTANCE Chemical Identity of Pure Substance: Metalaxyl-M Mancozeb Synonym: CGA329351, mefenoxam CAS Number:

2 Page 2 of 7 / V6 MIXTURE Chemical Identity of Ingredients: CAS No Proportion (% w/w) Mancozeb Metalaxyl-M Non-hazardous ingredients - to 100 Section 4: First aid measures Description of Necessary First Aid Measures: Symptoms Caused by Exposure: Medical Attention and Special Treatment: In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre on Have the product label or SDS with you when calling or going for treatment. Ingestion: Eye contact: Skin contact: Inhalation: No information available. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is required. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Move the victim to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Keep patient warm and at rest. Call a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately. There is no specific antidote available. Treat symptomatically. Section 5: Fire fighting measures Suitable Extinguishing Equipment: Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire Fighters: Small fires: Use water spray, alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Large fires: Use alcohol resistant foam or water spray. DO NOT use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire. As the product contains combustible organic components, fire will produce dense black smoke containing hazardous products of combustion (see Section 10). Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to health. Wear full protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. DO NOT allow runoff from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.

3 Page 3 of 7 / V6 Section 6: Accidental release measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Environmental precautions: Methods and Materials for Containment and Clean Up: In case of spillage it is important to take all steps necessary to Avoid eye and skin contact Avoid contamination of waterways Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves Keep all bystanders away DO NOT flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Procedure for spill (1) Keep all bystanders away (2) Wear full length clothing and PVC gloves (3) Reposition any leaking containers so as to minimise leakage (4) For a product spill: Sweep spill into a pile. For a prepared spray spill: Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material (eg sand or soil). (5) Shovel into drums (6) Disposal of the material will depend upon the extent of the spill For quantities up to 50 kg of product bury in a secure landfill site For quantities greater than 50 kg seek advice from the manufacturer (use emergency contact number below) before attempting disposal. Contain in a secure location until disposal method is established (7) Decontaminate spill area with detergent and water and rinse with the smallest volume of water practicable Section 7: Handling and storage Precautions for Safe Handling: Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities: Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. When preparing spray and using prepared spray wear: cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves face shield or goggles. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated area as cool as possible out of direct sunlight Section 8: Exposure controls and personal protection ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS Component Exposure limit Value type National Exposure Standards: No exposure standard allocated Syngenta Exposure Standards: Mancozeb 1 mg/m3 8 hour TWA Metalaxyl-M 10 mg/m3 8 hour TWA Biological Limit Values: No biological limits allocated Engineering Controls: No special requirements. Product is used outdoors.

4 Page 4 of 7 / V6 Personal Protective Equipment: Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. When preparing spray and using prepared spray wear: cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves face shield or goggles. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. Section 9: Physical and chemical properties Appearance: Light yellow to light brown granules Boiling Point/Range: Not available Odour: Weak Melting Point: Not available ph: 5.9 (1% w/v aqueous suspension) Miscibility: Dispersible Vapour Pressure: Not available Bulk Density: g/cm 3 Vapour Density: Not available Miscibility: Miscible Surface Tension: 57.8 mn/m at 20 C Flammability (solid, gas): Auto Ignition Temperature: Minimum Ignition Temperature: Not highly flammable Explosive Properties: 152 C Oxidising Properties: Not explosive Not oxidising 340 C Burning number: 1 at 20 C 5 at 100 C Dust explosion class: Forms flammable dust clouds Corrosiveness: Not corrosive Section 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity: Chemical Stability: Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: No information available No information available. Stable under standard conditions Hazardous polymerisation does not occur. This material may degrade, decompose exothermically, and may even catch fire, when large quantities are exposed to elevated temperatures. No information available No information available None known Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and irritant vapours. Section 11: Toxicological information Health Effects from Likely Routes of Exposure: Acute Oral toxicity: LOW TOXICITY Tests on rats indicate this product has a low toxicity following single doses of undiluted product. LD50 = >5,000 mg/kg Dermal toxicity: LOW TOXICITY Tests on rabbits indicate this product has a low toxicity following skin contact with undiluted product. LD50 = >5,000 mg/kg

5 Page 5 of 7 / V6 Chronic Inhalation: Skin irritation: Eye irritation: Sensitisation: LOW TOXICITY Tests on rats indicate this product is not harmful due to inhalation of undiluted product. LC50 (4 hour) = >5.13 mg/l air NON IRRITANT MODERATE IRRITANT SENSITISER Metalaxyl-M, either as technical grade metalaxyl-m or as a 50% component of technical grade metalaxyl, has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test tube systems. No evidence was obtained of mutagenic, carcinogenic, teratogenic or reproductive effects. Mancozeb has been extensively tested on laboratory mammals and in test tube systems. No evidence was obtained of mutagenic or carcinogenic effects but is suspected of damaging the unborn child. At high levels mancozeb affects the thyroid, liver, and nervous system in laboratory animals. The thyroid and liver effects are due to its metabolism in small amounts to ethylenethiourea (ETU), which interferes with thyroid hormone synthesis and induces stress-related liver growth. No evidence of mutagenic effects was obtained. Ethylenethiourea, a trace contaminant and breakdown product of mancozeb, has caused thyroid and pituitary tumours, which occurred at dose levels higher than likely human expose levels for the use of this product. ETU has caused birth defects in laboratory mammals at high dose levels that interfered with normal thyroid function. Section 12: Ecological information Ecotoxicity Toxicity to fish: Slightly toxic to fish Cyprinus carpio (Carp) LC50 = 23 mg/l, 96 hours Persistence and Degradability: Mobility in Soil: Bioaccumulative Potential: Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: Toxicity to algae: Highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates Daphnia magna (Water Flea) EC50 = 0.8 mg/l, 48 hours Highly toxic to algae Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (Green Algae) ErC50 = mg/l, 72 hours NOErC = mg/l, 72 hours Biodegradability mancozeb: No data available metalaxyl-m: Not readily biodegradable. Stability in water mancozeb: Degradation half life: hours. Not persistent in water. metalaxyl-m: Degradation half life: days. Not persistent in water. Stability in soil mancozeb: Degradation half life: 6-5 hours. Not persistent in soil. metalaxyl-m: Degradation half life: <50 days. Not persistent in soil. mancozeb: No data available. Low mobility in soil. metalaxyl-m: Metalaxyl has a range from low to very high mobility in soil depending on soil type. Mancozeb: No data available metalaxyl-m: Low bioaccumulation potential

6 Page 6 of 7 / V6 Section 13: Disposal considerations Disposal Methods: Special Precautions for Incineration or Landfill: Single rinse plastic bags before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals onsite. Puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Not applicable Section 14: Transport information LAND TRANSPORT ADG Not a dangerous good in Australia UN Number: Packing Group: UN Proper Shipping Name: Transport Hazard Class: Subsidiary Risk: Special Precautions for User: Hazchem or Emergency Action Code: SEA TRANSPORT IMDG UN Number: 3077 Subsidiary Risk: UN Proper Shipping Name: Transport Hazard Class: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (mancozeb) Packing Group: 9 Environmental hazards for Transport Purposes: III Marine pollutant AIR TRANSPORT IATA - DGR UN Number: 3077 Subsidiary Risk: UN Proper Shipping Name: Transport Hazard Class: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (mancozeb) 9 Packing Group: III Section 15: Regulatory information APVMA Product Number: Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): 5

7 Page 7 of 7 / V6 Section 16: Any other relevant information Date of preparation or last revision: November 2016 Source of Data: The information provided in this SDS is sourced from Syngenta internal studies which have been conducted according to Regulatory requirements including OECD and CIPAC Guidelines and EC Directives. A comprehensive package of toxicological and environmental data for the active ingredients of this product has been submitted to the government health and environment authorities and has been evaluated by expert toxicologists and environmental scientists. Note: This product is a registered agricultural chemical and must, therefore, be used in accordance with the container label directions CONTACT POINT: Regulatory Affairs Manager, Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd (02) HOURS EMERGENCY CONTACT: This Material Safety Data Sheet summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this SDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. DISCLAIMER This product complies with the specifications in its statutory registration. Implied terms and warranties are excluded. Syngenta s liability for breach of the express or any non-excludable implied warranty is limited to product replacement or purchase price refund. The purchaser must determine suitability for intended purpose and take all proper precautions in the handling, storage and use of the product including those on the label and/or safety data sheet failing which Syngenta shall have no liability. Registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company