X0303 4 2008-09-17 0 0000813634 INTERNATIONAL ABSORBENTS INC IAX 0001224627 THOMPSON DAVID H C/O INTERNATIONAL ABSORBENTS INC. 1569 DEMPSEY RD NORTH VANCOUVER A1 V7K 1S8 BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA 0 1 0 0 CFO Stock Options 3.55 2008-09-17 4 A 0 28170 0 A 2015-09-17 Common Stock 28170 128170 D Performance Vesting - Restricted Stock Unit 2008-09-17 4 A 0 9390 0 A Common Stock 9390 137560 D Performance Vesting - Restricted Stock Units 2008-09-17 4 A 0 9390 0 A Common Stock 9390 146950 D Vests in 5 equal installments on September 17, 2009 to 2013 Converts into common shares on a one-for-one basis. 4,695 of the units vest upon release of fiscal year 2010 results and 4,695 vests upon release of fiscal year 2011 results, subject to the company's attainment of pre-established financial performance goals, otherwise the units are forfeited. Not applicable. Up to 9,390 units of this award will vest one full year after the release of fiscal year 2009 results, subject to the Company's attainment of pre-established financial performance goals, otherwise these units are forfeited. /s/ D Thompson 2008-09-19