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 Tabs

CHEMICAL NAME: Essential hop oils in a granular composite mix

CHEMICAL FAMILY: Beta Acid and Oil Concentrate

SECTION II - MATERIAL or COMPONENTS

COMPOSITION: A solid phase (pH 7 - 10) of hop oils and uncharacterized resins produced by CO2 extraction and mixed with food grade bicarbonate salts, excipients and binders.

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:
Not Applicable

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

BOILING POINT: Not applicable
FREEZING POINT: Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not Applicable
VAPOUR DENSITY: Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dissolves in water, rate dependent upon water temperature and evolves small amounts of carbon dioxide.
APPEARANCE & ODOUR: Yellow to brown tablet with distinct floral aroma of hops.
PERCENT VOLATILE by VOLUME:  < 5%
EVAPORATION RATE:  < 1 (as aqueous solution)

SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION

FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, CO2
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None Required
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

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: Wash with warm, soapy water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION:  Handling product in such a manner as to generate dust may provoke 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

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask may be worn for comfort if handling practice generates significant dust.