MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MANUFACTURER:
Yakima Chief, Inc. 555
West South Hill Road Sunnyside, WA 98944 USA
Tel.: +1-509-839.90.22
Fax: +1-509-839.55.70

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: YC-HopAroma Super

CHEMICAL NAME: Resin concentrate of lupulones and essential hop oils

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Beta Acid Oil Concentrate

SECTION II - MATERIAL or COMPONENTS

COMPOSITION: A solid or resinous phase (pH 8.5-11) of beta acids, oils and uncharacterized resins produced by CO₂ extraction.
Concentration of the beta acids is typically around 40-45% w/w.
Concentration of the hop oils is typically between 15-25% v/w.

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:
Not Applicable
Resin Concentrate from a Single Product (i.e. Hop Acid)

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: > 100°C
FREEZING POINT: -2°C
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not Applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY: Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly
APPEARANCE & ODOUR: Yellow, green or brown resin concentrate with a pungent odor.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.9-0.95
PERCENT VOLATILE by VOLUME: < 25%
EVAPORATION RATE: < 1 (as aqueous solution)

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO₂
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None Required
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HANDLING: Avoid exposure of hop aroma super product to high temperatures (>50°C) if it has been admixed to a solid support medium.

Hop oil, when on a loose, dry, solid supportive medium, is known to auto-oxidize, creating conditions for spontaneous combustion.  This can happen at temperatures 0°C.  Rags, paper trash, and clothing that have been contaminated with hop oil should be stored in airtight cans prior to discard or laundering.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: Not established.
ORAL INGESTION: Not applicable – Food product, very bitter, therefore unpalatable.
EYE CONTACT: May be a mild irritant.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact could cause dermatitis in some individuals.
INHALATION: Vapors generated during steam cleaning product spills may cause severe respiratory distress in some individuals.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
ORAL INGESTION: Not Applicable
EYE CONTACT: Wash with copious amounts of water.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with warm, soapy water.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove affected person to fresh air. Administer oxygen if necessary.

SECTION VI - SPILL or LEAK PROCEDURE

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled:
Scoop/shovel spilled material into recovery container. Flush area with hot soapy water
to remove final traces. Use adequate ventilation or a respirator if in a confined area.

SECTION VII - SPECIAL PROTECTION

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Safety Glasses