MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 PoMaxa TM. Plant Growth Regulator

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION MATERIAL NAME: Alternate Name: VBC-30168; VBC EPA Registration Number: MANUFACTURER: Valent Biosciences Corporation 870 Technology Way, Suite 100 Libertyville, Illinois EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Emergency Health or Spill: Outside the United States: Within the United States: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT NAME: 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid, sodium salt CONCENTRATION: 3.5 % CAS/RTECS NUMBERS: OSHA-PEL 8HR TWA: N/L STEL: N/L ACGIH-TLV 8HR TWA: N/L STEL: N/L OTHER LIMITS 8HR TWA: N/A STEL: N/A CEILING: N/A INGREDIENT NAME: Inert Ingredients - identity withheld as a Trade Secret CONCENTRATION: 96.5 % CAS/RTECS NUMBERS: N/A / N/A OSHA-PEL 8HR TWA: N/A ACGIH-TLV 8HR TWA: N/A STEL: N/L OTHER LIMITS 8HR TWA: N/A STEL: N/A CEILING: N/A EEC (European Community): N/A Symbol Designation: N/A Risk Phrases: N/A Safety Phrases: None of the ingredients is listed as hazardous.

2 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 2 3. HAZARDS INFORMATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: CAUTION. This product is not a significant, immediate concern for emergency response personnel. There is a chance of eye irritation upon contact. Avoid contact by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation: Yes Skin: Yes Eye: Yes Ingestion: Yes INGESTION RATING: None SKIN ABSORPTION RATING: N/D INHALATION RATING: None CORROSIVENESS RATING: N/D SKIN CONTACT RATING: None SKIN SENSITIZATION RATING: None EYE CONTACT RATING: None TARGET ORGANS: N/A CARCINOGENICITY RATING: NTP: N/L IARC: N/L OSHA: N/L ACGIH: N/L None SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: N/D. Data suggest acute overexposure to this product may irritate the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/D. Pre-existing skin or respiratory conditions. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of Water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. INHALATION: Remove from source of exposure. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary.

3 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 3 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (cont.) INGESTION: Immediately dilute the swallowed product by giving large quantities of water. Seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. SKIN: Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. 5. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES FLASH POINT: N/A FLASH POINT METHOD: N/D LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT(%): N/D UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT(%): N/D AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/D FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: N/D. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Nonflammable. Use appropriate media for underlying cause of fire. FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES SPILL OR RELEASE PROCEDURES: Contain spilled material if possible. Small spills: Any absorbent material. Collect in suitable and properly labeled open containers. Close container and dispose of properly. Wash the spill site with large quantities of water. Large spills: Dike area to contain spill. Pump into suitable and properly labeled containers. Wash spill site with large quantities of water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Keep this product away from food and drink. Keep it away from children and pets. STORAGE: Store the product in its original container in a cool (not in direct sunlight), dry place out of the reach of children. Do not allow product to freeze.

4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 4 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONTROLS: None. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special respiratory protection is needed when product is used according to the label instructions. SKIN PROTECTION: The minimum protective clothing required is full-body covering clothing, such as, slacks and long-sleeved shirt or coveralls, shoes or boots, and waterproof gloves. EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles should be worn if there is a chance of exposure to mists. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid ODOR: Odorless BOILING POINT: N/D MELTING/FREEZING POINT: N/D VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): N/D EVAPORATION RATE: N/D DENSITY: g/ml SPECIFIC GRAVITY: N/D SOLUBILITY: N/D ph: 8.0 VISCOSITY: 20 o C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal use conditions. INCOMPATIBILITIES: Addition of acids to the product will cause Naphthaleneacetic acid to precipitate from the solution. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When the product is heated to decomposition, acrid smoke and fumes may be given off. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product will not polymerize.

5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ORAL TOXICITY: > 5000 mg/kg. DERMAL TOXICITY: > 5000 mg/kg. INHALATION TOXICITY: > 5.07 mg/l. CORROSIVENESS: N/D DERMAL IRRITATION: Minimally irritating (Tox Category IV). OCULAR IRRITATION: Not an irritant. DERMAL SENSITIZATION: Not a skin sensitizer. SPECIAL TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS: N/D. CARCINOGENICITY INFORMATION: N/D 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/D 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose of product in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DOT STATUS: Not Regulated PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/D HAZARD CLASS: N/D UN NUMBER: N/D PACKING GROUP: N/D REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/D IATA/ICA0 STATUS: Not Regulated PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/D HAZARD CLASS: N/D UN NUMBER: N/D PACKING GROUP: N/D REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/D IMO STATUS: Not Regulated PROPER SHIPPING NAME: N/D HAZARD CLASS: N/D UN NUMBER: N/D PACKING GROUP: N/D REPORTABLE QUANTITY: N/D FLASH POINT: N/A 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA STATUS: Exempt CERCLA STATUS: N/D SARA STATUS: N/D RCRA STATUS: N/D PROP 65 (CA): N/D 16. OTHER INFORMATION REASON FOR ISSUE: Update content; add EPA registration number. APPROVAL DATE: 2/11/13 SUPERSEDES DATE: 12/30/11

7 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page OTHER INFORMATION (cont.) LEGEND: N/A = Not Applicable N/D = Not Determined N/L = Not Listed L = Listed C = Ceiling S = Short-term (R) = Registered Trademark of Valent BioSciences (TM) = Registered Trademark of Valent BioSciences The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable. However, Valent BioSciences does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness nor shall any of this information constitute a warranty, whether expressed or implied, as to the safety of the goods, the merchantability of the goods, or the fitness of the goods for a particular purpose. Adjustment to conform with actual conditions of usage may be required. Valent BioSciences assumes no responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of these data. No freedom from infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is to be inferred. 870 Technology Way, Suite 100 Libertyville, IL Valent BioSciences Corporation, 2013