1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking. Ammonium sulphate 21%N, 24%S, Diammonium sulphate

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1 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Trade name Synonyms Use Company, 21%N, 24%S, Diammonium sulphate raw material for fertilizers Sasol Nitro P. O Box 5486 Johannesburg 2000 Republic of South Africa Information (Product safety) Telephone: Fax: address msds.info@sasol.com Emergency telephone Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas +44 (0) number Middle East, Arabic African +44 (0) countries Asia Pacific China South Africa +27 (0) Australia Hazards identification The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Ammonium Sulphate Contents: %W/W CAS-No Index-No. EC-No Symbol(s) R-phrase(s) Print Date /5

2 4. First aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion 5. Firefighting measures Specific hazards during firefighting If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If symptoms persist, call a physician. In case of eye contact, remove contact lens and rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or otherwise unable to swallow. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. The product itself does not burn. 6. Accidental release measures Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up 7. Handling and storage Handling Safe handling advice Advice on protection against fire and explosion Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers Prevent product from entering drains. Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Protect against water. Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Wear personal protective equipment. Protect from contamination. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Components with workplace control parameters NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Print Date /5

3 EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Engineering measures Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Local exhaust Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Hand protection In case of insufficient ventilation, use dust mask. Gloves suitable for permanent contact: Material: natural rubber/natural latex, polychloroprene, butyl-rubber, Polyvinylchloride Material thickness: 0.5 mm Material: fluoro carbon rubber - FKM Material thickness: 0.4 mm Material: nitrile rubber/nitrile latex Material thickness: 0.35 mm Eye protection Skin and body protection Hygiene measures Protective measures Safety goggles Safety shoes, Apron, Lightweight protective clothing Wash hands before work breaks and immediately after handling the product. Wear suitable protective equipment. 9. Physical and chemical properties Form Solid State of matter Solid Colour off-white Odour Odourless ph 6.0 Melting point/range 235 C Density g/cm 3 Bulk density 1,000-1,100 kg/m 3 Water solubility 700 g/l20 C; Soluble Print Date /5

4 Medium: acetone-like; Insoluble Medium: n-octanol; Insoluble Medium: Methanol; Insoluble 10. Stability and reactivity Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Organic materials Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Ammonia Sulphur oxides Thermal decomposition Stable under normal conditions. 11. Toxicological information Acute oral toxicity 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates 13. Disposal considerations Product Contaminated packaging LD50 rat: 2,840 mg/kg; (literature value) LC50 Brachydanio rerio: 480 mg/l; 96 h; (literature value) LC50 Daphnia magna: > 100 mg/l; 96 h; (literature value) Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local and national regulations. Packaging that cannot be decontaminated must be disposed of in the same way as the material itself. 14. Transport information Further information Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. Print Date /5

5 15. Regulatory information Labelling Regulatory base Additional advice 1999/45/EC The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 16. Other information All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with ISO and ANSIZ The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale. The MSDS was created by: F. SHAI The MSDS was approved by: Print Date /5