Version: 1.0 Revision Date: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

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1 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name : 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the Substance/Mixture : Fertilizer 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company : COMPO GmbH & Co. KG Gildenstraße 38 D Münster Telephone : / Telefax : +49 (0)251/ address : info@compo.de 1.4 Emergency telephone number Central Safety & Environment Telephone: Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Reproductive toxicity, Category H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. 1B Oxidizing solids, Category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser. Classification(67/548/EEC,1999/45/EC) Toxic to Reproduction R60: May impair fertility. Category 2 Oxidising R61: May cause harm to the unborn child. 2.2 Label elements Labelling(REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. Precautionary statements : P101 If medical advice is needed, have product 1/9 Print Date:

2 P102 P201 Prevention: P281 Response: P308 + P313 Storage: P405 P402 + P404 Disposal: P501 container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Obtain special instructions before use. Use personal protective equipment as required. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Store locked up. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Labelling according to EC Directives (1999/45/EC) Hazard pictograms : Toxic Oxidising R-phrase(s) : R60 May impair fertility. R61 May cause harm to the unborn child. R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. S-phrase(s) : S 2 Keep out of the reach of children. S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 2.3 Other hazards 3. Composition/information on ingredients 3.2 Mixtures Chemical nature : Mixture of inorganic salts. This product contains an ingredient according to the candidate list of Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation1907/2006/EC. Hazardous components Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Registration number Classification (67/548/EEC) Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Concentration [%] potassium nitrate O; R 8 Ox. Sol. 2; H272 >= 60 - <= 65 2/9 Print Date:

3 boric acid XXXX Repr.Cat.2; R60- R61 Repr. 1B; H360FD >= 10 - <= 15 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If inhaled : Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. In case of skin contact : Wash off with soap and water. In case of eye contact : Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms : No information available. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment : Treat symptomatically. 5. Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : If product is involved in fire: water, water spray, dry extinguishing media. Unsuitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Sand ABC powder 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards during firefighting : Can decompose at above 130 C. Thermal decomposition products: Nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, dinitrogen oxide, ammonia, chloride, hydrogen chloride. 3/9 Print Date:

4 5.3 Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. for firefighters Further information : Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions : Remove all sources of ignition. 6.2 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions : Do not empty into drains. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up : Use mechanical handling equipment. 6.4 Reference to other sections For personal protection see section Handling and storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling : No special measures necessary if stored and handled as prescribed. Advice on protection against fire and explosion : The product is not flammable. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Requirements for storage areas and containers : Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from combustible material. Protect from contamination. Protect against humidity (product is hygroscopic and tends to cake or disintegrate) German storage class : 13/11 Non combustible solids; Packaging possibly combustible 7.3 Specific end uses : Always read the label and product information before use. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1 Control parameters 4/9 Print Date:

5 DNEL potassium nitrate : End Use: Workers Exposure routes: Inhalation Potential health effects: systemic effects Value: 36,7 mg/m3 End Use: Workers Exposure routes: Skin contact Potential health effects: systemic effects Exposure time: 1 d Value: 20,8 mg/kg End Use: Consumers Exposure routes: Ingestion Potential health effects: systemic effects Exposure time: 1 d Value: 12,5 mg/kg End Use: Consumers Exposure routes: Skin contact Potential health effects: systemic effects Exposure time: 1 d Value: 12,5 mg/kg PNEC potassium nitrate : Fresh water Value: 0,45 mg/l 8.2 Exposure controls Marine water Value: 0,045 mg/l Ceiling Limit Value Value: 4,5 mg/l Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : Breathing apparatus only if aerosol or dust is formed. Hygiene measures : At the end of the shift the skin should be cleaned and skincare agents applied. Environmental exposure controls General advice : Do not empty into drains. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties 5/9 Print Date:

6 Appearance : crystalline Colour : various Odour : odourless ph : ca. 5, Concentration: 100,00 g/l, 20 C Water solubility : soluble Thermal decomposition : ca. 130 C, To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. Oxidizing properties : Manual of tests and criteria. Test O.1 (United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods). 9.2 Other information Bulk density : ca kg/m³ 10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity No decomposition if stored and applied as directed Chemical stability No decomposition if stored and applied as directed Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions : Further information: No decomposition if stored and applied as directed Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid 10.5 Incompatible materials Materials to avoid : Temperature 130 degrees Celsius To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat. : substances with an acid reaction alkaline reactive substances organic compounds Powdered metals When mixed with ignitable substances, oxidizable substances: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition : Nitrous gases (nitrogen oxides), ammonia. products 11. Toxicological information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Product Acute oral toxicity : LD50: > mg/kg, rat Skin corrosion/irritation : rabbit, Result: non-irritant, OECD Test Guideline 404 Serious eye damage/eye : rabbit, Result: non-irritant, OECD Test Guideline 405 irritation 6/9 Print Date:

7 Further information : The product was not tested. The statement was derived from products of similar structure and composition. potassium nitrate : Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation STOT - repeated exposure : LD50: > mg/kg, rat : LC50: > 0,527 mg/l, rat : LD50: > mg/kg, rat : rabbit, Result: No skin irritation : rabbit, Result: No eye irritation : rat, 1 d, NOAEL: >= mg/kg boric acid : Acute oral toxicity : LD50: mg/kg, mouse : LD50: mg/kg, rat 12. Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity Ecotoxicology Assessment Toxicity Data on Soil : Not expected to adsorb on soil. potassium nitrate : Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. Toxicity to algae : LC50: > 100 mg/l, 96 h, various species : EC50: 490 mg/l, 48 h, Daphnia magna (Water flea) : LC50: >= mg/l, 10 d 12.2 Persistence and degradability potassium nitrate : Biodegradability : 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation : potassium nitrate : The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances. Does not accumulate in organisms. 7/9 Print Date:

8 Bioaccumulation : Does not bioaccumulate Mobility in soil Distribution among : Slightly mobile in soils environmental compartments boric acid : Mobility : no data available 12.5 Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Assessment : no data available 12.6 Other adverse effects Additional ecological information : Additional ecological information, The following ecotoxicological data refer to:, potassium nitrate 13. Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Contaminated packaging : Check if agriculture use is possible. Contact manufacturer. : Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling after being thoroughly cleaned. 14. Transport information 14.1 Land transport ADR UN number : 1479 ADR/RID-Labels : 5.1 Tunnel restriction code : (E) RID UN number : 1479 ADR/RID-Labels : Sea transport ADNR 8/9 Print Date:

9 UN number : 1479 IMDG UN number : 1479 EmS : F-A, S-Q Marine pollutant : no 14.3 Air transport IATA-DGR 14.4 Special precautions for user (E) 14.5 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Water contaminating class : WGK 1 slightly water endangering (Germany) 15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment Not relevant 16. Other information Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R60 May impair fertility. R61 May cause harm to the unborn child. Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3. H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. 9/9 Print Date: