LITTLE ISLAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CO. CORK, IRELAND TEL: +353 21 452 0500 FAX: +353 21 452 0510

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:r your letter dated 10/01/07 please find enclosed the required information as requested .This jes an oriqinal with iwo hard copies plus two CE-Rom copy in PDF format. Should you_ have any - es re the above please feel free to contact the undersigned. I ' I

Regards, Ill 1

h'ael Kirk lity and Technical' Services Manager

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B.l. Owner/Operator

* Review Applicants Name: CAM PARTNERS Limited Partnership registered in Ireland under the Limited Partnerships Act, 1907 with registration number LP34

Address: LITTLE ISLAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Little Island, CO. CORK.

Telephone P: 02 1 4520500 Fax P: 021 452051 0 @

e-mail : mkirk@carapartners. ie

* This should be the name of the review applicant on the date the Review Application is lodged with the Agency. This should be the name of the legal entity (which can be a limited company or a sole trader). A tradinghsiness name is not acceptable.

Address for correspondence : d a (if different from above)

Address of Body Corporate : The address of Cara Partners, Limited Partnership is Little Island Industrial Estate, Little Island, County Cork.

Contact e-mail address : as above

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Confirm whether the information submitted in relation to the legal entity of the company has changed from that detailed in the original application or in the most recent review application.

If yes, supply the following information:

(a) (b) (c)

Certified Copy of Certificate of Incorporation Company’s Number in Company’s Registration Office and Particulars of Registered Office of the Company.

Supporting information should form Attachment NE B.l. (Attachment No. B.l contains a copy of the Certified Copy of Certificate of Registration of a Limited Partnership and other associated supporting information)

Name and address of the proprietor(s) of the Land on which the Activity is situated (if different from review applicant named above).

Proprietor ’s Name: d a

Address:

Name and address of the owner(s) of the building and ancillary plant in which the activity is situated (if different from review applicant named above).

Name: d a

Address:

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B.2. Location of Activity

Company Name:

Full Address:

CARA PARTNERS

LITTLE ISLAND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, Little Island, CO. CORK

Telephone N"-: 021 4520500 FaxN"-: 021 4520510

iB Contact Name(s): Michael Kirk

Position (s) : Quality and Technical Services Manager

Contact e-mail: mkirk@carapartners.ie

Irish National Grid Reference (I 2 digit-6E, 6N) * E 17429 1 N720907

* The Grid Reference should be supplied using GPS in Irish National Grid.

Location maps (no larger than A3) with site boundary outlined in colour, a specified drawing number and grid references should be enclosed in Attachment NE B.2.

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Attachment N2 B.l.

Cara Partners was established by a deed of partnership dated 23 December 1977, reconstituted as a limited partnership by deed of 18 December 1978 and registered as such under the Limited Partnerships Act, 1907 on 27 February 1979 with registered number LP 34. See attached certificate.

The Partnership comprises of the following: (i) Wallingstown Company Limited (ii) Extracta Beteilingungs GmbH (iii) Societe de Conseils, de Recherches et d’ Applications Scientifiques

(S.C.R.A.S.) (iv) BB ET CIE SAS (v) Perechin Company (vi) Montana Limited.

The Partnership is represented by its general partner, Wallingstown Company Limited.

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ATTACHMENT NO.1 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

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Attachment No. I

Requirements of section 83 (5) of the Environmental Protection Agency acts 1992 and 2003

Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act (No. 7 of 1992) was replaced by a new Part IV under Section 15 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003 (No. 27 of 2003). Under Section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and (vii) to (x) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 (as defined in Section 1 of the Protection of the Environment Act 2003), the Agency shall not grant a licence or revised licence for an activity unless it is satisfied that the operation of the plant meets certain requirements. This section describes how the operation of Cara Partners will meets these requirements.

Air

Section 83(5)(a)(i) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that the Agency may not grant a licence for an activity unless it is satisfied that any emission from the activity will not result in the contravention of any air quality standard specified under the Air Pollution Act 1987 (No. 6, 1987).

Air quality standards as specified under Section 50 of the Air Pollution Act 1987 are contained in the Air Quality Standards Regulations S.1 No. 244 of 1987, and concern Sulphur Dioxide, Suspended Particulates, Lead and Nitrogen Dioxide. These standards are being replaced on a phased basis, to be completed in 2010, by Air Quality Standards Regulations 2002 (S.1 271 of 2002), which also bring in standards for NOx and Benzene.

Compliance by Cara Partners:

Sulphur Dioxide (S02): The two boilers are potential sources of sulphur dioxide however as the fuel is natural gas this potential is low. There were no breaches in licence limits in 2005.

Nitrogen Dioxide (N02): The two boilers are potential sources of nitrogen dioxide. There were no breaches in licence limits in 2005.

Suspended Particulates: The two boilers are potential sources of suspended particulates, however as the fuel is natural gas this potential is low. Cara Partners does not have an Emission Limit Value for Suspended Particulates.

Lead: Cara Partners does not have an Emission Limit Value for Lead however it does monitor lead levels from some of its dust extraction units.

Benzene: None used

Water Quality Standards

Section 83(5)(a)(ii) of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 and the Protection of the Environment Act 2003 states that the Agency shall not grant a licence for an activity unless it is satisfied that any emission from the facility will not result in the contravention of any standard prescribed under Section 26 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (No.1 of 1977).

Section 26 of the Water Pollution Act 1977 allows the Minister to set quality standards for water, trade effluent and sewerage. The Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Water

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Attachment No. I

Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 258 of 1998) are the only quality standards set under this section. Phosphorus is not used extensively at Cara Partners, and the main source of phosphorus emissions to water would be treated effluent from the wastewater treatment plant. Cara Partners has an ELV for Total Phosphorus as P of 35mg/l, which it did not exceed in 2005.

There are currently no other relevant water standards made under this section in place. The subject of this section will be dealt with in Table 1 below in order to avoid duplication, since many of the limit values and standards currently in force were set in accordance with EC Directives.

European Legislation

Section 83 (5) (a) (iii) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that the Agency shall not grant a licence for an activity unless it is satisfied that any emission from the activity will comply with, or not result in the contravention of any relevant standard including any standard for an environmental medium prescribed under Regulations made under the European Communities Act, 1972 or any other enactment. Table 1 below summaries the regulations which have been reviewed and Cara Partners compliance.

Table 1 - Cara Partners compliance with regulations

Quality of Bathing Waters Regulations 1992-2001 (S.I. 155 of 1992, S.I. 145 of 1994, S.I. 177 of 1998 and S.I. 22 of 2001)

The European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations (S.I. 293 of 1988)

Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 (Control of Cadmium Discharges) Regulations (S.I. 294 of 1985)

Local Government (Water Pollution)

Hexachlorocyclohexane and Mercury Discharges) Regulations (S.I. 55 of 1986)

Act,. 1977 (Control of

Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of Aldrin, Dieldrin, Endrin, Isodrin, HCB, HCBD and CHCL3 Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 348 of 1993)

Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 (Control of

Cara Partners does not discharge any emissions directly to bathing water.

Cara Partners does not discharge any emissions directly to salmonid water.

Cadmium is not used at the Cara Partners facility; therefore, there is no potential for discharges containing cadmium from the site.

Hexachlorocyclohexane and mercury are not used at the Cara Partners facility: therefore, there is no potential for discharges containing these substances.

The substances to which these regulations apply are not used at the Cara Partners facility. If these substances were to be used at Cara Partners in the future, controls would be applied to prevent any discharges containing these substances.

The substances to which these regulations apply are not used at the Cara

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Attachment No. I

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Carbon Tetrachloride, DDT and Pentachlorophenol Discharges) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 245 of 1994)

Quality of Shellfish Water Regulations (S.I. 200 of 1994, amended by Quality of Shellfish Waters (Amendment) Regulations (S.I. 459 of 2001)

Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations, 1992 (S.I. 271 of 1992)

Water Quality (Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. 12 of 2001)

Cara Partners Compliance

Partners facility. If these substances were

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to be used at Cara Partners in the future, controls would be applied to prevent any discharges containing these substances.

Cara Partners does not discharge any material to shellfish waters, as listed in the Schedule to these regulations.

Cara Partners complies with water quality standards laid out in the IPC licence, which take into consideration limits set in these regulations.

Of the substances listed in these regulations Lead is the only one used at Cara Partners. Cara Partners has an ELV For Lead as Pb of 0.5 mg/l.

There are no direct emissions to groundwater and the possibility of accidental ir emissions are minimised by the following measures: -

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0 Regular drain surveys to ensure the integrity of all underground piping for the transfer of chemicals and contaminated water in process and foul sewers;

0 Cara Partners has a firewater retention pond. This ensures that firewater arising on site in the event of a fire scenario is retained and does not pose a threat to surface or groundwater sources;

0 Bunding of bulk storage tanks and bunding of liquid material storage areas and procedures to ensure that bunding is adequate and of good integrity.

Noise Regulations

Section 83 (5) (a) (iv) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that the Agency shall not grant a licence for any activity unless it is satisfied that any noise from the activity will comply with or not result in the contravention of any regulations under Section 106 of the EPA act. This section enables the minister to make regulations for the purpose of the prevention or limitation of noise, which may cause a nuisance.

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Although no noise control regulations have been made, the EPA Guidance Note for Noise in Relation to Scheduled Activities recommend that to avoid disturbance the noise level at sensitive locations should not exceed a LAeq T value of 55 dBA during the daytime and a LAeq T value of 45 dBA at night-time. It also recommends that audible tones and impulsive noise at sensitive locations at night should be avoided.

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Attachment No. I

The most recent noise survey, completed. in November 2005, indicated that Cara Partners was compliant with EPA Guidance Note for Noise in Relation to Scheduled Activities.

Attachment D.5.A provides further information on Noise Emissions.

Significant Environmental Pollution

Section 85 (5) (a) (v) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that the Agency shall not grant a licence for an activity unless it is satisfied that any emissions for the activity will not cause significant environmental pollution.

All monitoring and measurements taken to date indicate that Cara Partners currently has no significant impact on the environment.

Production and Disposal of Waste

Section 83 (5) (a) (vii) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that production of waste should be prevented or minimised, and where waste is produced, it will be recovered, and where it is not economically and technically possible to recover it, be disposed of in a manner which will prevent or minimise any impact on the environment.

Waste is prevented or minimised where possible at Cara Partners. Recovery is the preferred disposal method for waste produced by Cara Partners where this is technically and economically feasible. All wastes are disposed of in compliance with the Waste Management Act 1996 and associated regulations.

Energy

Section 83 (5) (a) (viii) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 states that energy is to be used efficiently in the carrying on of the licensed activity.

Energy consumption is controlled primarily by use of real time monitoring of both gas & electricity usage on site. Energy consumption is reported to the Agency annually in the Annual Environmental Report. Cara Partners is committed to the conservation of energy. Attachment G provides further information on Energy Conservation.

Accident Prevention

Section 83 (5) (a) (ix) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 2003 requires that necessary measures be taken to prevent accidents in the carrying on of the activity. In addition, it is required that where an accident occurs, its consequences for the environment are limited, and where there are consequences, these consequences are remedied.

Details relating to accident prevention have previously been submitted in the original IPC Licence application in 1995. The Emergency Plan is maintained and updated regularly. Under the SEVESO II regulations, EU Directive 96/82/EC Cara Partners is not classified as a Seveso Site.

Attachment F provides further information on Accident Prevention.

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Attachment No. I

Cessation of the Activity

Section 83 (5) (a) (x) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts 1992 and 203 requires that necessary measures are taken upon the permanent cessation of the activity (including such a cessation resulting from the abandonment of the activity) to avoid any risk of environmental pollution and return the site of the activity to a satisfactory state.

On the cessation of the activity or any part of the activity, Cara Partners will take the necessary measures to avoid any risk of environmental pollution. In addition, Cara Partners will return the site to a satisfactory state.

Attachment H provides further information on Cessation of the Activity.

Designated Areas

The activity is not carried out in such that it is liable to have an adverse effect on:

0 A site placed on a list in accordance with Chapter 1 of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations, 1994 (S.I. 94 of 1997);

A site where consultation has been initiated in accordance with Article 5 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC); or

A European site as defined in Article 2 of the European Communities (Natural Habitats) Regulations.

Water Quality

As discussed above earlier in this attachment, the operation of Cara Partners is unlikely to have an adverse effect on water quality with respect to the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998.

Requirements of Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004

The Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 394 of 2004) specify indicative lists of principal polluting substances to be taken into account by the Agency, if relevant, in the fixing of emission limit values.

The table below lists the polluting substances for Air that are given in the Schedule to these regulations, with an indication of whether they are likely to be present in air emissions at Cara Partners. Cara Partners does not emit process effluent directly to waters therefore water emissions are not considered here.

Table 2 - Air polluting substances

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I Attachment No. I

Technical Knowledge and qualifications

The site has an environmental department and team that are dedicated to environmental management of site operations. This ensures the day-to-day operation of the waste water treatment plant, performance of waste shipments in accordance with the companies internal procedures as well as all legal requirements including the IPC Licence and performance of relevant routine monitoring in accordance with IPC licence requirements. The site is preparing for IS0 14001 certification. The environmental management team also drive continuous improvement measures and is committed to implementing environmental excellence measures.

Resources

Cara Partners are insured under the Environmental Impairment Liability Policy underwritten with AXA Corporate Solutions by SCRAS S.A. , on its behalf and the behalf of the holding company IPSEN S.A.and all its subsidiaries ( see attachment No. B.I.)

In the event of a site closure the Corporate insurance program could operate under the following conditions,

The closure of the site is notified to the insurer within three months after the site closure date

0 The closure of the site is done in compliance with local regulations

Once the site is closed or sold there is an insurance coverage of maximum €15,000,000 for five years after the site closure provided that the event which led to the damage occurred before the site closure.

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1.1. Re-use of Liquid Ammonium Sulphate Solution.

Cara Partners supplies Liquid Ammonium Sulphate solution to farms in the region for use as a fertiliser. The liquid Ammonium Sulphate solution generated during the Cara Partners process is a 25% aqueous solution of ammonium sulphate and is not re-usable in the process. All potential users of the liquid ammonium sulphate solution are inspected before a decision is made to supply the material to the farm. Cara Partners uses licensed haulage contractors to transport the liquid ammonium sulphate solution off site to user farms. A sample is taken from each road tanker for laboratory analysis. On completion of analysis, a delivery docket for the load is prepared. All deliveries of liquid ammonium sulphate solution must be accompanied by a delivery docket. The farmer who receives the delivery must complete the delivery docket, which the driver then returns to Cara Partners personnel. Deliveries can only take place under certain conditions and only when the farmer is present to accept the delivery. Data relating to each shipment is retained on a database, which can be interrogated to give regular updates on the delivery status for each farmer.

Cara Partners has made available to users of the liquid ammonium sulphate solution detailed information covering the following topics:

0 Background company and process information;

0 Full chemical analysis of the material and a detailed description;

0 Instructions to the farmer to ensure safe unloading of the liquid ammonium sulphate solution;

0 Instructions on the safe storage of the liquid ammonium sulphate solution;

0 Information relating to spreading of slurry containing ammonium sulphate;

0 Odour control during slurry spreading; and

0 Nutrient Management Planning.

Following discussions with the Department of Agriculture and Food, Cara Partners wish to propose that the Liquid Ammonium Sulphate Solution be classified as a fertiliser as opposed to a pharmaceutical waste. The requirements from the Department of Agriculture and Food is that the by-product to be marketed as a fertiliser is a listed product under EU or national legislation and that it is in accordance with the standards laid down for that product. In our case the product is to be designated a “Low Nutrient Fertilisefas the Nitrogen and the Sulphur contents are low. The standards laid down for Low Nutrient Fertiliser are detailed under national legislation in S.I. No. 24811978: MARKETING OF NON-EEC FERTILISERS.

It is our intention to leave open the option to classify any batch of liquid ammonium sulphate solution that does not fall under the “Low nutrient fertiliser “ category as a pharmaceutical waste product .The land spreading of this waste will be managed

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such that it complies with SI. No. 378 of 2006,European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2006 and is in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan specifically referencing the liquid ammonium sulphate solution supplied by Cara Partners. In addition all records of deliveries and quantities will be kept on file by Cara Partners.

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Product Specification For Liquid Ammonium Sulphate Solution

Parameter kaiiae’

PH 3.5 - 6.0

Designation: Low Nutrient Fertiliser

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1. Company: Cara Partners

N it rog en

Sulphur

Address : Little Island Industrial Estate, Little Island, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Telephone Number: 00353 21 4520500 Telefax Number : 00353 21 4520510

<8.48 O/o

< 9.60 O/o

Emergency Calls: Company : Cara Partners

Address : Little Island Industrial Estate, Little Island, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Telephone Number: 00353 21 4520500 Telefax Number : 00353 21 4520510

2. Composit EINECS Number: Pending clarification EINECS Name: Pending clarification CAS : Pending clarification Molecular formula: Pending clarification

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2.1 Nature of ingredients and concentration

Essentially a liquid ammonium sulphate solution with a trace amount of plant sugars and Ginkgo Biloba and contains <lo% nitrogen.

2.2 Classification

Not classed as hazardous material according to EEC Directive 67/548/EEC.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

3.1 Human health

The product has low toxicity. However, the following points should be noted.

Skin Contact

Prolonged contact may cause some irritation.

€ye Contact

May cause irritati

Ingestion

Small quantities are unlikely to cause toxic effect.

Large quantities give rise to gastro-intestinal disorders.

In hala tion

High concentrations of air-borne material may cause irritation of the nose and upper respiratory tract with symptoms such as sore throat and coughing.

Long term effects

No adverse effects are known.

Fire and thermal decomposition products

Inhalation of decomposition gases can cause irritation and corrosive effects on the respiratory system. Some lung effects may be delayed.

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3.2 Environment

Ammonium sulphate is a nitrogen based fertilizer. Heavy spillage may cause adverse environmental impact such as eutrophication in confined surface waters. (See Section 12.)

3.3 Other

Fire, heating and detonation

It is not combustible and does not support combustion.

Thermal decomposition products include sulphur oxides and ammonia.

Combustion of ammonia could result in emission of toxic nitrogen oxide gases.

Can produce thermally sensitive mixtures with potassium chlorate and potassium nitrate and can enhance the explosive properties of ammonium nitrate.

4. FIRST-AID M

4.1 Product

Skin Contact

Wash the affected area with soap and water.

Eye Contact

Flush/irrigate eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10 minutes.

Obtain medical attention if eye irritation persists.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting.

Give water or milk to drink.

Obtain medical attention if more than a small quantity has been swallowed or when relevant symptoms occur after swallowing.

Inhalation

Remove from source of exposure to dusts.

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Obtain medical advice if ill effects occur.

4.2 Fire and decomposition products

Skin Contact

Wash areas in contact with molten material copiously with cold water.

Obtain medical attention.

In hala tion

Remove from the source of exposure to fumes.

Keep warm and at rest.

Persons who have inhaled decomposition gases (e.g. in a Fire) should obtain immediate medical attention.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 If fertilizer i

Use the best mea

5.2 If fertilizer is involved in the Fire

Call the Fire brigade.

Avoid breathing any fumes (toxic). Stand up-wind of the Fire.

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus if fumes are being entered.

Use plenty of water.

Open doors and windows of the store to give maximum ventilation.

If water containing fertilizer enters any drains or watercourse, inform the local authorities immediately.

See also Section 3.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Any spillage of fertilizer should be cleaned up promptly, washed into a contained area.

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density

Depending on the degree and nature of contamination, dispose of by use as a fertilizer on farm or to an authorised waste facility.

1.155 - 1.175 kg/m3

Take care to avoid the contamination of watercourses and drains and inform the appropriate authority in case of accidental contamination of watercourses.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling

When handling the product over long periods use appropriate personal protective equipment e.g. gloves.

7.2 Storage

Locate away from sources of heat or Fire.

Ensure high standard of housekeeping in the storage area.

Any building used for the storage should be well ventilated.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Occupationa

No specific official

ACGIH recommended value (1995-96) for inhalable particulate:

TLV/TWA : 10mg/m3

8.2 Precautionary and engineering measures

Provide ventilation where necessary.

8.3 Personal Protection

Wear suitable gloves when handling the product over long periods. After handling product, wash hands and observe good hygiene practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

I I Appearance I Light brown liquid.

I I Odour I Slight sweet odour. Not Offensive

I I p~ water solution I 3.5 - 6.0

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Stability

Stable under normal conditions of storage, handling and use.

10.2 Conditions to avoid

Contamination by incompatible materials.

e.g. Welding or hot work to equipment and pipelines or plant which may have contained fertilizer without First washing thoroughly to remove all fertilizer..

10.4 Hazardous reactions/decomposition products

Ammonia is released upon reaction with bases.

(See also Section 3.3.)

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 General

See Section 3.1.

11.2 Toxicity Data

LD50 (oral, rat) > 2000mg/kg ( as per pure ammonium sulphate )

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Mobility

Soluble in water. Predicted to have high mobility in soil.

12.2 Persistence/Degradability

The product is substantially bio-degradable in water.

12.3 Bio-accumulation

Low potential.

12.4 Ecotoxicity

Harmful to aquatic organisms. Increases in pH above 7.5 will lead to an increased load of non-ionised ammonia which is markedly more toxic to aquatic life.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 General

Depending on degree and nature of contamination, dispose of by use as fertilizer by spreading or to an authorised waste facility.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN Classification

Not classed ie considered non-hazardous material according to UN Orange Book and international transport codes e.g. RID (rail), ADR (road) and IMDG (sea).

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 EEC Directives

15.2

76/116/EEC (Law

15.2 National la

S.I. No. 248/1978: M

16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information in this safety data sheet is given in good faith and belief in its accuracy based on our knowledge of the substance/preparation concerned at the date of publication. It does not imply the acceptance of any legal liability or responsibility whatsoever by the Company for the consequences of its use or misuse in any particular circumstances.

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