M A T E R I A L S A F
E T Y D A T A S H E E T Rev. 06B
For Coating, Resins, and Related Materials NPCA 1-84
Manufacturer's Name
Emergency Telephone No.
BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.
800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
MONTVALE, NJ 07645
Date Prepared Last Rev
Date Information Telephone
No.
01-19-01
12-15-97
201-573-9600
For the most up-to-date MSDS information
please visit our website www.benjaminmoore.com/msds/go.html
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SECTION I - PRODUCT ID
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** HMIS CODE **
PRODUCT*: 422, n422n 423, n423
HEALTH: 1*
CLASS: WATER THINNED PAINT
FLAMMABILITY: 0
NAME: STAYS CLEAR ACRYLIC
POLYURETHANE HIGH GLOSS
REACTIVITY: 0
COLOR: ALL
PERSONAL PROT:
** SARA TITLE 312 **
ACUTE: N CHRONIC: Y FIRE: N PRESSURE: N REACTIVITY: N
For a
complete description of HMIS and an explanation of the PERSONAL PROT:
code,
see Section XX.
*NOTE:
In the PRODUCT code a little n can be any capital letter of the
alphabet except P or Q.
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SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENT
HAZ
SARA MAX % CAS #
TLV
PEL
STEL
CEIL MM Hg
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1-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidinone
Y Y 2.0 000872-50-4 N/E N/E N/E N/E 0.3 @ 20
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Dipropylene Glycol Methyl
Ether
Y N 2.7 020324-32-7 100 mg/M 100 mg/M 150
mg/M 0.55 @ 2
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NOTE: This product contains no reported or
suspected carcinogens
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This product contains
one or more reported teratogens or suspected
teratogens which are noted NTP,
IARC, or OSHA-Z in the other limits
recommended column.
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This product contains
one or more reported or suspected reproductive
toxins
which are noted NTP, IARC, or OSHA-Z in the other limits recommended
column.
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This
product may contain small amounts of materials known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm.
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SECTION III PHYSICAL
DATA
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BOILING
RANGE: N/A WT/GALLON: 8.5 to 8.6 %VOL BY VOLUME: 72.0 to 72.3
EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN
ETHER
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR
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SECTION IV FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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D.O.T.
FLAMMABILITY CLASS.: NOT
REGULATED FLASH
POINT: > 250 F PMCC
LEL: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM CO2 DRY CHEMICAL WATER FOG
UNUSUAL
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Toxic
gases may form when product burns.
Closed
containers may burst if exposed to extreme heat or fire.
SPECIAL
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Cool
exposed containers with water. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
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SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD
DATA
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EFFECTS
OF OVEREXPOSURE - ACUTE:
Inhalation - Causes nose and throat
irritation.
Contact
- Causes eye irritation.
Contact
- Causes skin irritation.
Skin
Absorption - Hazardous ingredients contained in this product have the
capacity to be absorbed through the
skin in sufficient quantities to cause
systemic toxicity. See Safe Handling and Use Information
(Section VIII).
Ingestion of large amounts could
cause serious injury.
EFFECTS
OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC:
None
Known
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE:
None
expected when used in accordance with Safe Handling and Use
Information (Section VIII).
N-methyl pyrrolidinone was reported
to be fetotoxic & teratogenic by
dermal
but not inhalation exposure.
PRIMARY
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
DERMAL
INHALATION
INGESTION
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
:
Inhalation - Remove to fresh
air. Get medical help for any
breathing
difficulty.
Eye
Contact - Flush thoroughly with water.
Call physician.
Skin
Contact - Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion - Drink 1 or 2 glasses of
water to dilute.
DO NOT
induce vomiting. Call
physician.
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SECTION VI REACTIVITY
DATA
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STABILITY: STABLE HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated
temperatures
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS:
Burning
may produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO
AVOID): None reasonably foreseeable.
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SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK
PROCEDURES
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STEPS
TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Flush
with water. Absorb with sawdust or
rags.
WASTE
DISPOSAL METHOD:
Conventional procedures in
compliance with local, state and federal
regulations. Do not incinerate sealed
containers.
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SECTION VIII SAFE HANDLING
AND USE INFORMATION
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use
NIOSH approved respirator specified for protection against paint spray
mist
and sanding dust in restricted or confined areas.
VENTILATION:
Adequate to maintain working
atmosphere below T.L.V. and L.E.L.
(See
Sect. II for ingredient data and concentrations). Mechanical exhaust
may be
required in confined areas.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Solvent impermeable gloves are required
during
repeated contact.
EYE
PROTECTION : Splash goggles or safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Clothing
adequate to protect skin.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Remove
and wash clothing before reuse.
Wash hands before eating, smoking
or
using the washroom.
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SECTION IX SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING
AND STORAGE:
Do not
throw or drop containers.
OTHER
PRECAUTIONS :
Avoid
contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin or breathing of
spray
mist or sanding dust.
Close
container after each use. Keep out
of reach of children. Do not
take
internally.
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SECTION XX
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HMIS
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)(R) NPCA
HMIS is
a recognized workplace Hazard Communications System as required by
OSHA
(29 CFR 1910.1200). Information on establishing a compliant hazardous
communication program using HMIS is
available from:
American Labelmark Co., Inc., Labelmaster Division
5724 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60646
1-800-621-5808
The
ratings assigned by Benjamin Moore & Co. are only suggested ratings;
the
contractor/employer has ultimate responsibility for HMIS rating where
this
system is used.
PERSONAL PROTECTION: This code is
left blank on Benjamin Moore & Co. MSDS's
as it
depends on application technique and the workplace ventilation.
Please
read Sections II through IX of this MSDS before deciding on
appropriate protective equipment
and beginning work. There are
codes
available for this section which
can be obtained from Labelmaster.
This
product contains at least one toxic chemical listed in Section II
that is
subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the
Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.
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DISCLAIMER
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The
information contained herein is presented in good faith and believed
to be
accurate as of the effective date shown above. This information is
furnished without warranty of any
kind. Employers should use
this
information only as a supplement to
other information gathered by them and
must
make independent determination of suitability and completeness of
information from all sources to
assure proper use of these materials and
the
safety and health of employees. Any
use of this data and information
must be
determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable federal,
state
and local laws and regulations.
NOTICE:
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may
generate dust or fumes which
contain lead. Exposure to lead dust
or fumes
may
cause adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women.
Controlling exposure to lead or
other hazardous substances requires the use
of
proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH
approved) and proper containment
and cleanup. For additional
information,
contact
the USEPA/Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-LEAD-FYI.