/ A.H. Hoffman, Inc.
PO Box 290
Lancaster, NY 14086
(T) 716-684-8111
(F) 716-684-3722 / Date: June 1, 2004
MSDS Number: SP 50130 (c)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

COCOA SHELL MULCH (ORGANIC)

SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION

Cocoa Shell Mulch (Organic)

Product #50150

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical / not applicable
Identity; Common Name(s) / not applicable
OSHA PEL / not applicable
ACGIH TLV / not applicable
Other Limits Recommended / not applicable
% (optional) / not applicable

SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Boiling Point / not applicable
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) / not applicable
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) / not applicable
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) / not applicable
Solubility in Water / not applicable
Melting Point / not applicable
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) / not applicable
Appearance and Odor / Odor

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (Method used) / not applicable
Flammable Limits / not applicable
LEL / not applicable
UEL / not applicable
Extinguishing Media / not applicable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures / None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards / None

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA

Stability
Unstable / not applicable
Stable / not applicable
Conditions to Avoid / not applicable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) / not applicable
Hazardous Decomposition of Byproducts / not applicable
Hazardous Polymerization
May Occur / not applicable
Will Not Occur / not applicable
Conditions to Avoid / not applicable

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Route(s) of Entry:
Inhalation? / not applicable
Skin? / not applicable
Ingestion? / not applicable
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) / not applicable
Carcinogenicity
NTP? / not applicable
IARC Monographs? / not applicable
OSHA Regulated? / not applicable
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure / None
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated / None
by Exposure
Emergency and First Aid Procedures / None

SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is / None
Released or Spilled
Waste Disposal Method / None
Precautions to Be Taken in Handling / Depending on moisture, dust may prevail.
and Storing
Other Precautions / None

SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection / None
Ventilation
Local Exhaust / None
Mechanical (General) / None
Special / None
Other / None
Protective Gloves / None
Eye Protection / Goggles or glasses recommended only when
handling actual product, not the bag.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment / none
Work/Hygienic Practices / none

Manufacturer’s Notice

The information contained herein is based on the data available to us and is believed to be correct. However, Hoffman makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy or completeness of this information. Hoffman assumes no responsibility for injury to vendee or third parties from the use of the product described herein.