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1 Infosafe No.: LPV3E Issued Date: 02/02/2016 Issued by: SIBELCO AUSTRALIA LIMITED 1. IDENTIFICATION GHS Product Iden fier UNICAL 40 Company Name SIBELCO AUSTRALIA LIMITED Address Woodlands Drive Braeside Vic 3195 Australia Telephone/Fax Number Tel: (03) Fax: (03) Emergency phone number Recommended use of the chemical and restric ons on use Used as a filler / extender in a wide range of applica ons and in agricultural and hor cultural applica ons. Other Names Name UNICAL 10 UNICAL 20 C300C CALIME UNICAL 300 CALIME STOCKFEED Product Code 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION GHS classifica on of the substance/mixture Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classifica on and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regula ons, Australia. Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edi on) 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients Name CAS Propor on Calcite (Ca(CO3) ) > 99 %

2 SDS 2 Crystalline Silica (Quartz) <1 % Other Informa on Contains <1% respirable crystalline silica in the form of quartz. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhala on If inhaled, remove affected person from contaminated area. Keep at rest un l recovered. If symptoms develop and/or persist seek medical a en on. Inges on Do not induce vomi ng. Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Seek medical a en on. Skin Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms develop seek medical a en on. Eye contact If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eyes con nuously with running water. Remove contact lenses. Con nue flushing for several minutes un l all contaminants are washed out completely. If symptoms develop and/or persist seek medical a en on. First Aid Facili es Eyewash and normal washroom facili es. Advice to Doctor Treat symptoma cally. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Ex nguishing Media Use appropriate fire ex nguisher for surrounding environment. Hazards from Combus on Products Under fire condi ons this product may emit toxic and/or irrita ng fumes and gases. Specific Hazards Arising From The Chemical This product is non combus ble. Decomposi on Temperature Precau ons in connec on with Fire Fire fighters should wear full protec ve clothing and self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in posi ve pressure mode. Fight fire from safe loca on. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency Procedures Increase ven la on. Evacuate all unprotected personnel. Wear sufficient respiratory protec on and full protec ve clothing to prevent exposure. Sweep up material avoiding dust genera on or dampen spilled material with water to avoid airborne dust, then transfer material to a suitable container. Wash surfaces well with soap and water. Seal all wastes in labelled containers for subsequent recycling or disposal. Dispose of waste according to the applicable local and na onal regula ons. If contamina on of sewers or waterways occurs inform the local water and waste management authori es in accordance with local regula ons. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precau ons for Safe Handling Avoid inhala on of dust, and skin or eye contact. Use only in a well ven lated area. Keep containers sealed when not in use. Prevent the build up of dust in the work atmosphere. Maintain high standards of personal hygiene i.e. Washing hands prior to ea ng, drinking, smoking or using toilet facili es. Condi ons for safe storage, including any incompatabili es Store in a cool, dry, well ven lated area, out of direct sunlight and moisture. Store in suitable, labelled containers. Keep containers ghtly closed. Store away from incompa ble materials. Ensure that storage condi ons comply with applicable local and na onal regula ons.

3 SDS 3 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupa onal exposure limit values No exposure standards have been established for this material. However, the available exposure limits for ingredients are listed below: Dust not otherwise specified TWA: 10 mg/m³ Crystalline Silcia (Quartz) TWA: 0.1 mg/m³ TWA (Time Weighted Average): The average airborne concentra on of a par cular substance when calculated over a normal eight hour working day, for a five day week. STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit): The average airborne concentra on over a 15 minute period which should not be exceeded at any me during a normal eight hour workday. Biological Limit Values No biological limits allocated. Appropriate Engineering Controls Use with good general ven la on. If dusts are produced, local exhaust ven la on should be used. Respiratory Protec on If engineering controls are not effec ve in controlling airborne exposure then an approved respirator with a replaceable dust/par culate filter should be used. Refer to relevant regula ons for further informa on concerning respiratory protec ve requirements. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715, Selec on, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protec ve Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protec ve Devices, in order to make any necessary changes for individual circumstances. Eye Protec on Safety glasses with side shields, chemical goggles or full face shield as appropriate should be used. Final choice of appropriate eye/face protec on will vary according to individual circumstances. Eye protec on devices should conform to relevant regula ons. Eye protec on should conform with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 Eye Protectors for Industrial Applica ons. Hand Protec on Wear gloves of impervious material. Final choice of appropriate gloves will vary according to individual circumstances. i.e. methods of handling or according to risk assessments undertaken. Occupa onal protec ve gloves should conform to relevant regula ons. Reference should be made to AS/NZS : Occupa onal protec ve gloves Selec on, use and maintenance. Body Protec on Suitable protec ve workwear, e.g. co on overalls bu oned at neck and wrist is recommended. Chemical resistant apron is recommended where large quan es are handled. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form Solid Powder Appearance Powder Colour White to off white Odour Decomposi on Temperature Mel ng Point

4 Boiling Point Solubility in Water Insoluble Specific Gravity 2.76 ph Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (Air=1) Evapora on Rate Odour Threshold Viscosity Par on Coefficient: n octanol/water Flash Point Flammability Non combus ble solid Auto Igni on Temperature Explosion Limit Upper Explosion Limit Lower 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Stable under normal condi ons of storage and handling. Condi ons to Avoid Dusty condi ons. Incompa ble materials Hazardous Decomposi on Products Thermal decomposi on may result in the release of toxic and/or irrita ng fumes. Possibility of hazardous reac ons Hazardous Polymeriza on Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicology Informa on No toxicity data available for this material. Inges on Inges on of this product may irritate the gastric tract causing nausea and vomi ng.

5 Inhala on Inhala on of dusts may irritate the respiratory system. Chronic exposure to this material may aggravate exis ng respiratory disorders and lung disorders such as bronchi s, emphysaema and asthma. Onset and progression are related to dust concentra ons and dura on of exposure. Skin Skin contact may cause mechanical irrita on resul ng in redness and itching. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defa ng leading to drying and cracking of skin and derma s. Eye Eye contact may cause mechanical irrita on. May result in mild abrasion. Respiratory sensi sa on Not expected to be a respiratory sensi ser. Skin Sensi sa on Not expected to be a skin sensi ser. Germ cell mutagenicity Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard. Carcinogenicity Not considered to be a carcinogenic hazard. Reproduc ve Toxicity Not considered to be toxic to reproduc on. STOT single exposure Not expected to cause toxicity to a specific target organ. STOT repeated exposure Not expected to cause toxicity to a specific target organ. Aspira on Hazard Not expected to be an aspira on hazard. Acute aspira on may cause cough, dyspnea, sneezing, vomi ng, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema which may be delayed by up to several hours. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity No ecological data available for this material. Persistence and degradability Mobility Bioaccumula ve Poten al Other Adverse Effects Environmental Protec on Prevent this material entering waterways, drains and sewers. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal considera ons The disposal of the spilled or waste material must be done in accordance with applicable local and na onal regula ons. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport Informa on

6 Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edi on) Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Interna onal Air Transport Associa on (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regula ons for transport by air. Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Interna onal Mari me Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea. U.N. Number None Allocated UN proper shipping name None Allocated Transport hazard class(es) None Allocated Special Precau ons for User IMDG Marine pollutant No Transport in Bulk 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory informa on Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classifica on and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regula ons, Australia. Not classified as a Scheduled Poison according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). Poisons Schedule Not Scheduled 16. OTHER INFORMATION Date of prepara on or last revision of SDS SDS Reviewed: February 2016 Supersedes: January 2006, February 2011 References Prepara on of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Prac ce. Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons. Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail. Model Work Health and Safety Regula ons, Schedule 10: Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals. Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants, Safe work Australia. American Conference of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). Globally Harmonised System of classifica on and labelling of chemicals. Contact Person/Point Emergency Advice: Chemical Safety Interna onal ERS (24 Hours) PLEASE NOTE: The informa on contained herein is based on data available to Sibelco Australia Limited from both our own technical sources and from recognised published references and is believed to be both accurate and reliable. Sibelco Australia Limited has made no effort to censor nor to conceal deleterious aspects of this product. Since we cannot an cipate or control the many different condi ons under which this informa on and our products may be used, each user should review these recommenda ons in the specific context of the intended applica on and confirm whether they are appropriate. It is therefore recommended that you undertake your own risk assessment in rela on to your method of handling and proposed use of this product. Sibelco Australia Limited accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused from the use of this informa on or of sugges ons contained herein.

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