<p> A.H. Hoffman, Inc. Date: June 1, 2004 PO Box 290 MSDS Number: SC 16002 (c) Lancaster, NY 14086 Page 1 of 3 (T) 716-684-8111 (F) 716-684-3722</p><p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET</p><p>HORTICULTURAL VERMICULITE</p><p>SECTION I - IDENTIFICATION</p><p>Vermiculite Product(s) #16002, 16004, 16017, 16045, 16060, 16066</p><p>SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION</p><p>Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical not applicable Identity; Common Name(s) OSHA PEL not applicable ACGIH TLV not applicable Other Limits Recommended not applicable % (optional) not applicable</p><p>SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS</p><p>Boiling Point none Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 2.2 - 2.4 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) 0 Vapor Density (AIR = 1) 0 Solubility in Water 0 Bulk density (#/ft3) 5 to 8 Melting Point 0% Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) 0 Appearance and Odor none</p><p>SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA</p><p>Flash Point (Method used) none Flammable Limits not applicable LEL not applicable UEL not applicable Extinguishing Media none Special Fire Fighting Procedures none Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards none</p><p>SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA</p><p>Stability Unstable not applicable A.H. Hoffman, Inc. Date: June 1, 2004 PO Box 290 MSDS Number: SC 16002 (c) Lancaster, NY 14086 Page 2 of 3 (T) 716-684-8111 (F) 716-684-3722</p><p>Stable Yes Conditions to Avoid none Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) not applicable Hazardous Decomposition of Byproducts not applicable Hazardous Polymerization May Occur not applicable Will Not Occur Applicable Conditions to Avoid none</p><p>SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA</p><p>Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation? not applicable Skin? not applicable Ingestion? not applicable Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) none 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</p><p>SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE</p><p>Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is No special steps necessary for clean-up. Released or Spilled Waste Disposal Method Any method is acceptable. Precautions to Be Taken in Handling none and Storing Other Precautions none</p><p>SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES</p><p>Respiratory Protection none Ventilation Local Exhaust none Mechanical (General) none Special none Other none Protective Gloves none Eye Protection none Other Protective Clothing or Equipment none Work/Hygienic Practices none A.H. Hoffman, Inc. Date: June 1, 2004 PO Box 290 MSDS Number: SC 16002 (c) Lancaster, NY 14086 Page 3 of 3 (T) 716-684-8111 (F) 716-684-3722</p><p>Manufacturer’s Notice</p><p>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.</p>