BENJAMIN MOORE AND CO -- SAFETY & ZONE MARKING LATEX, M58 -- 8010-00N061649 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SAFETY & ZONE MARKING LATEX, M58
MSDS Date:04/22/1997
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N061649
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BENJAMIN MOORE AND CO
Address:51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-573-9600
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:REV. 06B
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
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:ETHYLENE GLYCOL. VP: .08 @ 20C
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
= Wt:1.3
ACGIH STEL:C127 MG/M3;C50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
= Wt:5.6
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
= Wt:11.4
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CARBONIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT (1:1); (CALCIUM CARBONATE)
CAS:471-34-1
RTECS #:FF9335000
= Wt:43.8

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC)
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
= Wt:18.9
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CARBON BLACK
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
= Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:PIGMENTS; (MAY BECOME DUST NUISANCE WHEN REMOVED BY
    ABRASIVE BLASTING, SANDING/GRINDING)

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: IRRITATION OF
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT - CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. INGESTION OF
    LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. CHRONIC: INHALATION:
    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 & LEVEL OF INHALATION EXPOSURE TO D UST FROM SANDING
    THE DRIED PAINT OR SPRAY MIST. IARC HAS CLASSIFIED CARBON BLACK AS
    POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC FOR HUMANS (2B).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
    CARCINS, 1994: REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
    CARBON BLACK: IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOL 65, PG 149 , 1996: GROUP 2B.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED WHEN USED IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH SAFE HANDLING AND USE .

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL HELP FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. EYE CONTACT - FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATE R. INGESTION: DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>121.1C, 250.F
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GASES MAY FORM WHEN PRODUCT BURNS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER. ABSORB WITH SAWDUST OR RAGS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT THROW OR DROP CONTAINERS. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES & 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.
Other Precautions:NOTE: THIS PROD CNTNS PIGMENTS WHICH MAY BECOME A
    DUST NUISANCE WHEN REMOVED BY ABRASIVE, BLASTING, SANDING, OR
    GRINDING. THIS PRODUCT MAY CNTN SMALL AMOUNTS OF MATERIALS KNOWN TO
    STATE OF CALIFORNIA  TO CAUSE CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM. HMIS
    (HAZARDOUS MATLS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM) (R) NPCA) (SUPDA T)

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR SPECIFIED FOR
    PROTECTION AGAINST PAINT SPRAY MIST AND SANDING DUST IN RESTRICTED
    OR CONFINED AREAS.
Ventilation:ADEQ TO MAINTAIN WORKING ATM BELOW TLV & LEL (SEE INGRED
    SECTION FOR INGRED DATA & CONCS). MECHANICAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQD IN
    CONFINED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:WATERPROOF DURING REPEATED CONTACT.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    CLOTHING ADEQUATE TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH
    HANDS BEFORE EATING, SMOKING OR USING THE WASHROOM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROC: HMIS IS A RECOGNIZED WORKPLACE HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS SYS AS
    REQD BY OSHA (40 CFR 1910.1200). INFORMATION ON ESTABLISH A
    COMPLIANT HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION PROGRAM USING HMIS IS AVAILABLE
    FR OM: AMERICAN LABELMARK COL, INC., LABELMASTER DIVISION 5724 N
    PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60646. (OTHER INFO)

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

Vapor Pres:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:1.19-1.65 
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:41.8-66.1

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING MAY PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONVENTIONAL PROCEDURES IN COMPLIANCE WITH
    LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT INCINERATE SEALED
    CONTAINERS.

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

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE 312 ACUTE: Y, CHRONIC: Y, FIRE:
    N, PRESSURE: N, REACTIVITY: N.  SARA: ETHYLENE GLYCOL. THIS PROD
    MAY CONTAINS AT LEAST ONE TOXIC CHEMICAL LISTED IN INGREDIENTS
    SECTION THAT IS SUBJECT TO TH E REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
    313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF
    1986 AND 40 CFR 372.
State Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SMALL AMOUNTS OF
    MATERIALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND
    REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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