M A T E R I A L S A F
E T Y D A T A S H E E T Rev. 03B
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*: 164, n164
HEALTH: 2*
CLASS: SOLVENT THINNED PAINT
FLAMMABILITY: 2
NAME: WEATHERPROOF ALUMINUM
PAINT
REACTIVITY: 2
COLOR: ALL
PERSONAL PROT:
** SARA TITLE 312 **
ACUTE: Y CHRONIC: Y FIRE: Y PRESSURE: N REACTIVITY: Y
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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Coumarone Indene Resin
Y N 8.8 063393-89-5 10 mg/M3 10 mg/M3 N/E N/E N/A
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Stoddard Solvent
Y N 50.6 008052-41-3 100 ppm 100 ppm N/E N/E 2.0 @ 20
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Aluminum
Y Y 13.3 007429-90-5 10 mg/M3 15 mg/M3 N/E N/E N/A
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NOTE: This product contains no reported or
suspected carcinogens
Note: This product contains pigments which may
become a dust nuisance when
removed
by abrasive blasting, sanding, or grinding.
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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BOIL
RANGE: 272.0 to 388.0 WT/GL: 7.9 to
7.9 %VOL/VOL: 64.8 to 64.8
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.:
COMBUSTIBLE
FLASH POINT: 105 F PMCC
LEL
%: 1.0
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.
Do not
use water stream on burning liquid. Use self-contained breathing
apparatus.
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SECTION
V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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EFFECTS
OF OVEREXPOSURE - ACUTE:
Inhalation - Harmful if
inhaled. May affect the brain or
nervous system
causing
dizziness, headache or nausea.
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 - Irritation of the
digestive tract and nervous system depression
(drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
coordination and fatigue).
Aspiration
Hazard
- This material can enter lungs during swallowing or vomiting and
cause
lung inflammation and damage.
EFFECTS
OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC:
NOTICE:
Reports have associated permanent brain and nervous system damage
with
repeated, prolonged overexposure to solvents among persons engaged in
the
painting trade. Intentional misuse
by deliberately concentrating and
inhaling the contents may be
harmful or fatal.
MEDICAL
CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE:
None
expected when used in accordance with Safe Handling and Use
Information (Section VIII).
PRIMARY
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: DERMAL INHALATION INGESTION
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
:
Inhalation - Remove from hazard
area, maintain breathing, call physician.
Skin
Contact - Remove with soap and water.
Eye
Contact - Flush immediately with large amounts of water. Call physician
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 under normal
conditions
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION WILL NOT OCCUR
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS:
Burning
may produce carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperatures and build up of
vapors
INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIALS TO
AVOID): Water - This product contains
aluminum flake which will react
with water to slowly generate hydrogen gas
and
heat.
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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:
Remove
all sources of ignition. Avoid
breathing vapors. Use
non-sparking
tools
to return materials to container.
Absorb residue with Fullers earth.
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:
Wear a
properly fitted vapor/particulate respirator approved by NIOSH for
use
with paints during application or sanding and until all vapors and
spray
mist are exhausted. In confined
spaces or in situations where
continuous spray operations are
typical, or if proper respirator fit is
not
possible, wear a positive-pressure, supplied air respirator approved by
NIOSH.
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.
Discharge exhaust only in area away
from ignition sources.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Solvent impermeable gloves are
required.
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:
Combustible - Keep away from heat
and flame
OTHER
PRECAUTIONS :
Use
only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid prolonged contact with skin and
breathing of vapor spray mist or
sanding dust.
Close
container after each use. Keep out
of reach of children. Do not
take
internally.
DANGER
- Rags, steel wool or waste soaked with this product may catch fire
spontaneously if improperly
discarded. Immediately after use,
place rags,
steel
wool or waste in a sealed water-filled metal container.
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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.