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SAFETY DATA SHEETFOLICUR WG ®Date of Issue: 28 th October 2005 Page 1 of 61. Identification of the Substance/Mixture and Supplier.Product name:Recommended Use:Folicur WGFungicide for the control of brown rot in summerfruit.Company details:Telephone:Facsimile:Emergency telephone:Bayer New Zealand Limited,3 Argus Place,Glenfield,Auckland,New Zealand.0800 428 24609 441 86450800 734 607 Orica SH&E Shared services (24hr)2. Hazards Identification.Hazard classification:Classification and type:Classified as hazardous according to the criteria in theHazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard)Regulations 2001.HSNO Class ♦6.1E, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1AMay be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through theskin.Harmful may cause sensitisation from prolonged skin contact.Harmful – may cause target organ damage from repeated oralexposure at high doses.Toxic to aquatic organisms.Risk & Safety Phrases:R40, R43, R503. Composition/Information on Ingredients.Common name:Chemical Identity of Ingredients:tebuconazoleMixture:IngredientTebuconazoleCAS No.107534-96-3Content (%w/v)25.0%Methylene-linkedcondensationproduct ofarylsulphonic90387-57-8291-331-125.0%Page 1 of 6

SAFETY DATA SHEETFOLICUR WG ®Date of Issue: 28 th October 2005 Page 2 of 64. First Aid Measures:Description of necessary first aidmeasures:In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact the NationalPoisons and Hazardous Chemicals Information Centre, PO Box913, Dunedin. Phone 0800 764 766, 0800 POISON.Workplace facilities:Hygiene Practices:Poisoning symptoms:Ingestion:Eye:Skin:Inhaled:No specific facilities required. Standard emergency equipmentmust be available.Avoid contact with skin and eyes and inhalation of concentrationor spray mist. When mixing or applying, wear protective clothing,including face shield, impervious gloves and footwear. If clothingbecomes contaminated with product, remove clothingimmediately. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke while using. Washhands and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water beforemeals and after work. Wash protective clothing daily after work.No case of human poisoning due to this product is on record.Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth with water. Call adoctor immediately.If product gets in eyes wash it out immediately with water.If skin contact occurs remove contaminated clothing and washaffected areas thoroughly with soap and water.Move person to fresh air and keep at rest until recovered. Applyartificial respiration if necessary.5. Fire-Fighting Measures.Fire Hazard Properties:Extinguishing media:Recommended Protectiveclothing:In the event of fire the following can be released:Hydrogen chloride (HCI)Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)Carbon monoxide (CO)Nitrogen oxides (NOx)Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, sand.When fighting a major fire wear an air-supplied respirator. Wearprotective equipment.Page 2 of 6

SAFETY DATA SHEETFOLICUR WG ®Date of Issue: 28 th October 2005 Page 4 of 68. Exposure Control/Personal ProtectionEngineering measures:Respiratory protection:Hand protection:Eye protection:Other protective equipment:Hygiene measures:Use in well ventilated areas.Where insufficient ventilation use suitable respiratory protection.Wear suitable protective gloves (e.g. Polyvinyl chloride −PVC). After contamination with product change the glovesimmediately.Chemical goggles/face protection.Wear suitable protective clothing.Avoid inhaling aerosols and vapours. Avoid contact with eyesand skin. Store work clothes and street clothes separately.Wash hand before breaks and at the end of work. Changecontaminated protective clothing. Keep away from food, drinksand tobacco.9. Physical and Chemical PropertiesForm:Colour:Odour:Solubility in water:pH:Flash point:Ignition temperature:OTHER PROPERTIESDust explosion class:Impact Sensitivity:Combustion numberGranularBeigeSlight original odourdispersible8 – 9 at 1%Not knownNot self-ignitableCapable of causing a dust explosion (modified Hartmann tube,ignition with continuous spark generator).Not impact-sensitive.CN2 Short flaring without spreading.10. Stability and Reactivity________________________________________________________________________________Product disposal:Dispose of this product only by using according to the label, or atan approved landfill or other approved facility.Container disposal: Triple rinse the empty container adding rinseate to the spray tank.Recycle if possible. If allowed under local authority, burn ifcircumstances, especially wind direction permit, otherwise crushand bury in an approved local authority facility. Do not usecontainer for any other purpose.Page 4 of 6

SAFETY DATA SHEETFOLICUR WG ®Date of Issue: 28 th October 2005 Page 5 of 611. Toxicological InformationAcute oral toxicity:Acute dermal toxicity:Acute inhalation toxicity:Skin irritation:Eye irritationSensitization:LD 50 : rat ca. 2,711mg/kgLD 50 : rat >5,000mg/kgLC 50 : rat approx. >0.297mg/L, tested in the form of respirablefine dust. Highest attainable concentration.Non-irritant (rabbit)Non-irritant (rabbit)May cause sensitization from prolonged skin contact.12. Ecological InformationAcute fish toxicity:Toxicity for Daphnia:Toxicity for Algae:LC 50: 4.4mg/L Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)Duration of test: 96hThe value mentioned relates to the active ingredientEC 50 : 4.2 mg/L Water flea (Daphnia magna)Duration of test: 48 hThe value mentioned relates to the active ingredientEC 50 : 3.8mg/L (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) Growth rateDuration of test: 72hThe value mentioned relates to the active ingredient13. Disposal Considerations.Product Disposal:Container Disposal:Dispose of this product only by using according to the label, or atan approved landfill or other approved facility.Triple rinse the empty container adding rinseate to the spraytank. Recycle if possible. If allowed under local authority, burn ifcircumstances, especially wind direction permit, otherwise crushand bury in an approved local authority facility. Do not usecontainer for any other purpose.14. Transportation Information.Rail/Road (RID/ADR)UN 3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S,(tebuconazole mixture) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X.Sea (IMDG-Code)Air (ICAO/IATA)UN 3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S,(tebuconazole mixture) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X.Marine Pollutant.UN 3077 Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Solid, N.O.S,(tebuconazole mixture) Class 9, Packing Group: III Hazchem 2X.Page 5 of 6

SAFETY DATA SHEETFOLICUR WG ®Date of Issue: 28 th October 2005 Page 6 of 615. Regulatory Information.HSNO Approval Number:HSR000511HSNO Controls (inc. Tracking): See www.ermanz.govt.nz for controls.Approved Handlers required:Approved Handlers required at time of use.ACVM Registration: P 4778ACVM Controls:See www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm for registration conditions.16. Other Information.6.1E May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.6.5B Harmful may cause sensitisation from prolonged skin contact.6.9B Harmful – may cause target organ damage from repeated oral exposure at high doses.9.1A Toxic to aquatic organisms.R40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.® Registered trademark of Bayer.The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this Safety Data Sheetis to describe products in terms of their safety requirements. The above details do not imply any guaranteeconcerning composition, properties or performance of the product.Page 6 of 6