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.