M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T Rev 05100.02B
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 OF PREPARATION INFORMATION TELEPHONE
15-DEC-97 (Sup. 31-JAN-95) 201-573-9600
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SECTION I - PRODUCT ID
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HMIS CODE SARA TITLE 312
PRODUCT CODE: 051, 471 | | | Acute: NO |
CLASS: CAULKS, SEALANTS & PATCHES | Health: 1* | | Chronic: YES |
NAME: MOORLASTIC TEXTURED KNIFE | Flammability: 0 | | Fire: NO |
GRADE ELASTOMERIC PATCH | Reactivity: 0 | | Pressure: NO |
COLOR: ALL | Personal Prot.: | | React: NO |
For a complete description of HMIS and an explanation of the PERSONAL PROT:
code, see Section XX.
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SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENT MAX PCT CAS NO.
TLV PEL STEL CEIL MM Hg TEMP
Stoddard Solvent (fn) 1.3 8052413
100ppm 100ppm N/E N/E 2.0 @ 20
Hydrous Alum Silicates 4.7 1332587
(f*) 10mg/m3 10mg/m3 N/E N/E N/A
Silica, Crystalline 26.4 14808607
(f*n) .1mg/m3 .1mg/m3 N/E N/E N/A
Silica, Amorphous (f*) 3.6 7631869
10mg/m3 6mg/m3 N/E N/E N/A
f Federal Hazard List
* Hazardous only as dust when product is s
3 Sect. 313 of the Emergency P anded.
n New Jersey Label Law hazardous chemical
This product may contain small amounts of
cause cancer and reproductive materials known to the State of California to
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING RANGE: N/A VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR
WEIGHT PER GAL: 8.3 - 9.6
EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER % VOLATILE VOLUME: 28.7 - 50.3
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: NOT REGULATED FLASH PT.: >250 F PMCC
LEL: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM CO2 DRY CHEMICAL WATER FOG
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Closed containers may burst if exposed to extreme heat or fire.
Toxic gases may form when product burns.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING 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 - 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 of large amounts could cause serious injury.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC:
Skin Contact - Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermititis. Chronic
lung conditions may be aggravated by exposure to high dust levels.
Inhalation statement: Sanding dust inhalation may cause lung damage.
Contains: Crystalline Silica which has been determined to be carcinogenic to
humans (1) by IARC when in respirable form. Risk of cancer depends on duration
and level of inhalation exposure to dust from sanding the dried paint or spray
mist. 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 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
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Burning may produce carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperatures
INCOMPATIBILITY (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 vapors in
restricted r 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: Waterproof 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 vapors
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 Hazardous Communication System as required by
OSHA (40 CFR 1910.1200). Information on establishing a complaint hazardous
communication program using HMIS is available from:
American Labelmark Co., Inc., Labelmaster Division
5724 N. Polaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60646
1-800-621-5808
The ratings assigned by Benjamin Moore & Co. are only suggested ratings;
the contractor/employer has ultimate resonsibility 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 vetilation. Please
read Sections II through IX of this MSDS before deciding on approriate
protective equipment and beginning work. There are codes available for this
section which can be obtained from Labelmaster.
Note: There are no SARA reportable materials in this product.