BENJAMIN MOORE & CO -- 275 MOORCRAFT SUPER SPEC LATEX FLAT PAINT  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:275 MOORCRAFT SUPER SPEC LATEX FLAT PAINT
MSDS Date:12/02/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BENJAMIN MOORE & CO
Address:51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-573-9600
Emergency Phone Num:201-573-9600
CAGE:91950
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BENJAMIN MOORE & CO
Address:51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
Box:City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Phone:201-573-9600
CAGE:91950

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
= Wt:15.8
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
= Wt:34.9

Ingred Name:DIATOMACEOUS EARTH
CAS:61790-53-2
RTECS #:VV7311000
= Wt:7.7
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
= Wt:.2
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: CAUSES NOSE & THROAT
    IRRITATION; LUNG IRRITATION. SKIN/EYES: PRIMARY IRRITANT.
    INGESTION: LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. MAY CAUSE LUNG
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ONE/MORE REPORTED
    CARCINOGENS/SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS WHICH ARE NOTED.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED WHEN USED IAW/SAFE
    HANDLING & USE INFORMATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF
    WATER TO DILUTE. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASE S.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>121.1C, 250.F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER. USE SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES MAY FORM WHEN PRODUCT BURNS.
    CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY BURST IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT/FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH W/WATER. ABSORB W/SAWDUST/RAGS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. KEEP
    OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T THROW/DROP CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & PROLONGED CONTACT
    W/SKIN/BREATHING OF SPRAY MIST/SANDING DUST. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY.
    THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS PIGMENTS WHICH MAY BECOME A DUST NUISANCE
    WHEN REMOVED BY ABRASIVE BL ASTING, SANDING/GRINDING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR SPECIFIED FOR
    PROTECTION AGAINST PAINT SPRAY MIST & SANDING DUST IN
    RESTRICTED/CONFINED AREAS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN WORKING ATMOSPHERE BELOW TLV & LEL.
    MECHANICAL EXHAUST IN CONFINED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:WATERPROOF DURING REPEATED CONTACT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING ADEQUATE TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, SMOKING/USING THE WASHROOM.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:59.1-70.2

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, EXTREME HEAT/FIRE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING MAY PRODUCE CO2, CO

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T INCINERATE SEALED CONTAINERS. DISPOSE OF
    IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SMALL AMOUNTS OF
    MATERIALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER &
    REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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