Product Name : CALCIUM NITRATE SOLUTION Issue Date : 14 th November 2016 Reference No : Version Replaces : None

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION GHS Product Identifier CALCIUM NITRATE SOLUTION Supplier Name Integra Water Treatment Solutions Address Unit B/195 Port Hacking Road, Miranda NSW 2228 Telephone (02) Fax (02) Emergency Contact Recommended Use Used in pastoral supplies, fertilisers, agricultural chemicals, concrete admixtures and pyrotechnics. 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of GHS. Classified as non-dangerous Goods according to ADG Code. This material is classified as HAZARDOUS according to the criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Irritation Category 2 Warning Signal Word(s) Hazard Statement(s) H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Pictogram(s) Prevention Response P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P330 Rinse mouth. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Rinse with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. There are no Precautionary-Storage phrases assigned. Storage Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2 Composition Ingredients Name CAS Proportion Calcium Nitrate % Water Balance 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eye Contact Advice to Doctor Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure Remove the source of contamination or move the victim to fresh air. Ensure airways are clear and have qualified person give oxygen through a face mask if breathing is difficult. If symptoms develop, seek immediate medical attention. If swallowed, give 2 glasses of water to drink. IMMEDIATELY call a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Wash affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and wash contaminated clothing thoroughly. Do not take clothing home to be laundered. Discard contaminate shoes, belts and other articles made of leather. Get prompt medical attention. IMMEDIATELY flush eye(s) with copious amounts of water for approximately 15 minutes holding eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. Seek immediate medical attention. Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor. TREATMENT: 1. Give 100% oxygen. 2. In case of: (a) Ingestion: use gastric lavage. (b) Contamination of skin (unburnt or burnt): continue washing to remove salts. 3. Observe blood pressure and treat hypertension if necessary. 4. When methaemoglobin concentrations exceed 40% or when symptoms are present, give methylene blue 1-2 mg/kg body weight in a 1% solution by slow intravenous injection. If cyanosis has not resolved within one hour, a second dose of 2 mg/kg body weight may be given. The total dose should not exceed 7 mg/kg as unwanted effects such as dyspnoea, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, mental confusion and cyanosis may occur. Without treatment, methaemoglobin levels of 20-30% revert to normal within 3 days. 5. Bed rest for methaemoglobin levels >40%. 6. Continue to monitor and give oxygen for at least two hours after treatment with methylene blue. 7. Following inhalation of oxides of nitrogen, the patient should be observed in hospital for 24 hours for delayed onset of pulmonary oedema. Clinical findings: The smooth muscle relaxant effect of nitrate salts may lead to headache, dizziness and marked hypotension. Cyanosis is clinically detectable when approximately 15% of the haemoglobin has been converted to methaemoglobin (e.g. ferric iron). Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, weakness and dyspnoea occur when methaemoglobin concentrations are 30-40%; at levels of about 60%, stupor, convulsions, coma, and respiratory paralysis occur and the blood is a chocolate brown colour. At higher levels, death may result. Spectrophotometric analysis can determine the presence

3 and concentration of methaemoglobin in blood. Acute and chronic health hazards: Anaemia, methaemoglobin formation, nephritis. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Water (large quantities), dry agent (carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder). If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire. Keep containers cool with water spray. Non-combustible. Hazard from Combustion Products Specific Hazards Combustion products Nitrous gases and oxides of nitrogen. Precautions Fire-fighters should wear a positive-pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire-fighting clothing (includes fire-fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots and gloves). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Emergency Procedures Personnel involved in clean up should wear full protective clothing. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Increase ventilation. Avoid generating dust. Do NOT allow product to reach drains, sewers or waterways. Clean-up & Disposal Confirm with appropriate water authority for large spills. Discharge, treatment and disposal may be subject to federal, state or local laws and these should be consulted before discharge. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Safe Handling Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Observe good personal hygiene practices and recommended procedures. Wash thoroughly after handling. Take precautionary measures against static discharges by bonding and grounding equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not inhale vapour/fumes. Safe Storage Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Inspect regularly for deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Protect against physical damage. Store away from incompatible materials, including oxidising agents, organic chemicals, ammonia, sulphuric acid, strong reducing agents, flammables, combustibles and sources of ignition. Protect from direct sunlight, naked flames, and moisture. This product is not classified dangerous for transport according to The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION National Exposure Standards Biological Limit Values Engineering Controls Respiratory Protection No exposure standard has been established for this product by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC). No biological limit allocated. A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Wear an approved respirator with suitable filter for organic gases and vapours if engineering controls are inadequate (AS 1715/1716). Eye Protection Chemical goggles to prevent splashing in the eyes (AS 1336/1337). Hand Protection Wear gloves of impervious material (AS 2161). Body Protection Flame-retardant coveralls and anti-static footwear (AS 3765/2210).

4 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Liquid Boiling Point >100 C Melting Point No data Solubility in Water 69 g/100 g (20 C) Specific Gravity 1.5 g/cm 3 ph Value 4.00 to 8.00 Vapour Pressure Vapour Density (Air=1) >1.0 Flash Point Flammability Ignition Temperature Not applicable Flammable Limits (Lower) Not applicable Flammable Limits (Upper) Not applicable 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of use, storage and temperature. Do NOT let product dry out. Conditions to Avoid Excessive heat, sparks, flames, direct sunlight, moisture, freezing and high temperatures. Incompatible Materials Oxidising agents, organic chemicals, ammonia, sulphuric acid and strong reducing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Very toxic nitrous gases and oxides of nitrogen. Products Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicology Information For calcium nitrate: Oral (rat): LD50, 302 mg/kg. Inhalation Breathing mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation. Poisoning will occur if nitrous fumes have been inhaled. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Mild poisoning may cause dizziness and headaches. More serious exposure may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flushing of the skin, the development of shock and rarely convulsions. NITRATES: Ingestion of large quantities will cause methaemoglobin with headaches, heartbeat irregularities, blood pressure loss, cramps and breathing difficulties. Cyanosis will occur. Nephritis can result from chronic exposure. Skin Contact with skin may result in irritation. Eye May be an eye irritant. Mild irritation and redness may occur. Chronic Health Effects. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity No ecological data is available for this product. Persistence/Degradability No information available on persistence/degradability for this product. Mobility Soluble in water: 69 g/100 g (20 C). Bioaccumulative Potential No information available on bioaccumulation for this product. Environmental Protection Avoid contaminating waterways, drains and sewers. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

5 Method Can be land filled or incinerated, when in compliance with local regulations. For large quantities, notify your local waste management authority for specific regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Transport Information Classified as non-dangerous goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7 th Edition). UN Proper Shipping Name CALCIUM NITRATE LIQUID 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Poisons Schedule Number Packaging and Labelling Not scheduled. As required by the ADG Code and Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP). The ingredients contained in this product listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). 16. OTHER INFORMATION Date Prepared 14 th November 2016 Abbreviations GHS Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals ADG Australian code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail LD50 (Lethal Dose) Amount of ingested product that kills 50% of a test sample. Others This information summarizes 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 this information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products....end OF SDS