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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETSECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONPRODUCT IDENTIFIER Black Pearl WHMIS CLASSIFICATION Not Regulated Under WHMISPRODUCT USESpecialty Use FertilizerMANUFACTURER NAME Greenstar Plant Products Inc. SUPPLIERS NAMESTREET ADDRESS 9430 – 198 th Street STREET ADDRESSCITY Langley PROVINCE BC CITY PROVINCEPOSTALCODEV1M 3C8DATE February 19, 2010EMERGENCYTELEPHONEPREPAREDBY(604).882.7686POSTALCODEGreenstar Plant Products Inc.EMERGENCYTELEPHONEPHONENUMBERSECTION 2 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSNON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS % CAS LD 50 OF INGREDIENT LC 50 OF INGREDIENTActivated Charcoal 10-30 7440-44-0 NAV NAVSECTION 3 – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONEMERGENCY OVERVIEWWHMISSYMBOL(S):NAPEFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCTEYE CONTACTMay cause mild irritation, possible reddening.SKIN CONTACTMay cause mild irritation and redness.INHALATIONMay cause mild irritation to respiratory tract.INGESTIONMay cause mild irritation to gastrointestinal tract.EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCTProlonged inhalation of excessive dust may produce pulmonary disorders.SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURESEYE CONTACTWash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.SKIN CONTACTWash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.INHALATIONRemove to fresh air if safe to do so. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.INGESTIONGive several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were swallowed get medical advice.

BLACK PEARLSECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESFLAMMABLEMEANS OFEXTINCTIONYesIF YES, UNDER WHATCONDITIONS?Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, fog or foam.Fire is possible at elevated temperature or by contact withan ignition source. Explosion: Fine dust dispersed in airin sufficient concentrations and in the presence of anignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.FLASHPOINT &METHODNAVUPPER FLAMMABLELIMITNAVLOWERFLAMMABILITY LIMITNAVAUTO IGNITIONTEMPERATUREMin. 330°CHAZARDOUS COMBUSTIONPRODUCTSSENSITIVITY TOIMPACTNAVCarbon dioxide and carbon monoxideSECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESSENSITIVITY TOSTATIC DISCHARGENAVLEAK & SPILLPROCEDURESAvoid generation of dust; do not inhale. Large spills: Take up by mechanical means and dispose of in accordance withlocal regulations. Small spills: Sweep up dry and containerize. Reuse if suitable or dispose of in accordance with localregulations.SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGEHANDLINGPROCEDURES &EQUIPMENTMinimize dust generation and accumulation; do not inhale. Use with adequate ventilation.STORAGEREQUIREMENTSStore in a dry, cool place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep away from sources of ignition and from contact withoxidizing materials. CAUTION: WET ACTIVATED CHARCOAL TAKES OXYGEN FROM THE AIR. Thismay cause hazards for workers in containers or enclosed areas.SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTIONEXPOSURE LIMITSOSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs): activated carbon (graphite, synthetic)Total particulate = 15 mg/m 3 (TWA),respirable fraction = 5 mg/m 3 (TWA)ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs): graphite , all forms except graphite fibers: 2 mg/m 3 (TWA)ENGINEERINGCONTROLSA system of local and/or general exhaust to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits and to avoiddust cloudsPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTGLOVESRESPIRATOREYE PROTECTIONFOOTWEARCLOTHINGOTHERRubber or plastic.Required when dusts are generated. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.Goggles or face mask.Work boots or rubber boots.Long sleeves, pants or lab coat to minimize contact with skin.NAP

BLACK PEARLSECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPHYSICALSTATEEVAPORATIONRATESolidODOUR &APPPEARANCEBlack PowderODOURTHRESHOLDNAV BOILING POINT NAP MELTING PT NAPNAVPHNAVCOEFFICIENTOF WATER/OILDISTRIBUTIONNAVSOLUBILITY INWATERInsoluble in waterSECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITYCHEMICAL STABILITY√ YESYES – stable under normal temperature and pressureINCOMPATABILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES√ YESREACTIVE√ NOHAZARDOUSDECOMPOSITIONPRODUCTSINCOMPATIBLESUBSTANCESNot reactive under normal conditions of useStrong oxidizing agents (ozone, liquid oxygen, perchloric acid, table salt), metals and acids.NAVSECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONEFFECTS OF ACUTEEXPOSUREMay cause mild irritation to: skin, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.EFFECTS OF CHRONICEXPOSUREIRRITANCY OF PRODUCTRESPIRATORYSENSITIZATIONSKIN SENSITIZATIONCARCINOGENICITY - IARCCARCINOGENICITY - ACGIHREPRODUCTIVE TOXICITYTERATOGENICITYMUTAGENICITYEMBRYOTOXICITYSYNERGISTICPRODUCTS/EFFECTSMay cause damage to the following organs: lungs.NAVNAVNAVNAVNAVNAVNAVNAVNAVNAV

BLACK PEARLSECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONECOTOXICITYNo information available. Not harmful to the environmentSECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSWASTE DISPOSALWhatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposalfacility. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with Federal, Provincial and local requirements.SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATIONSHIPPING INFORMATIONTDGDOTNot Regulated for TransportNot Regulated for TransportSECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATIONWHMISCLASSIFICATIONNot Controlled Under WHMIS OSHA NAVSERA NAV TSCA NAVThis product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDScontains all of the information required by CPRSECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATIONAs of the date of this document, the foregoing information is believed to be accurate and is provided in good faith to comply withapplicable laws. However, no warranty or representation of law or fact, with respect to such information is intended or given.