VALSPAR CORP -- 47 3827 MP ENAMEL BRT RED  -- 8010-00N088376
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:47 3827 MP ENAMEL BRT RED
MSDS Date:08/25/1997
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N088376
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VALSPAR CORP
Address:1101 THIRD STREET S
City:MINNEAPOLIS
State:MN
ZIP:55415
Country:US
Info Phone Num:612-332-7371
Emergency Phone Num:800-228-5635
CAGE:13418
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VALSPAR CORPORATION
Address:1101 THIRD ST SOUTH
Box:City:MINNEAPOLIS
State:MN
ZIP:55415
Country:US
Phone:612-332-7371/800-228-5635
CAGE:13418

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

Ingred Name:KEROSENE (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED; (DISTILLATES
    (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED LIGHT)
CAS:64742-47-8
RTECS #:OA5504000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM (MFR)

Ingred Name:BENZENE, ETHYL-; (ETHYLBENZENE) (SARA 313)
CAS:100-41-4
RTECS #:DA0700000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM;125 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

Ingred Name:BARIUM METABORATE
CAS:13701-59-2
RTECS #:CQ9570000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY AFFECT
    BRAIN, NERVOUS SYSTEM OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, CAUSING DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE, NAUSEA OR RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. OVEREXPOSURE TO
    INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT MAY CAUSE N OSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,
    EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION. CHRONIC:RISK OF CANCER DEPENDS ON
    DURATION (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997:GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS,
    1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:& LEVEL OF EXPOS. IN COATINGS
    PRODUCTS, RISK IS DUE PRIMARILY TO INHAL OF SANDING DUST. PRLNG
    EXPOS TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ (SILICA) MAY CAUSE DELAYED
    LUNG INJURY (SILICOSIS). NOTICE :REPORTS HAVE ASSOC RPTD & PRLNG
    OCCUP OVEREXP TO SOLVS W/PERM BRAIN & NERV SYS DMG. INTENTIONAL
    MISUSE BY DELIB(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY RESPIRATORY OR SKIN CONDITION.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP &
    WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:102F,39C
Lower Limits:1%
Upper Limits:36%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM &/OR WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE SHOULD BE KEPT COOL W/WATER
    SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINS OXIDIZING MATLS. CONTAM RAGS,
    WIPES, SAWDUST, ETC MAY CATCH FIRE SPONT STORE WASTE UNDER WATER IN
    CLSD METAL CNTNRS UNTIL DISP OF IN COMPLIANCE(SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS. USE
    NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR AIRMASK FOR
    LARGE SPILLS IN A CONFINED AREA. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN
    FLAMES. DO NOT STORE >120F. ALL LABEL WARNINGS MUST BE OBSERVED
    UNTIL CNTNR HAS BEEN CLEANED/RECONDITIONED.
Other Precautions:KEEP CNTNR CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. BASED ON PRODUCT
    FLASH POINT & VAP PRESS, SUITABLE STOR SHOULD BE PROVIDED I/A/W
    OSHA REG 1910.106. EMPTY CNTNRS MAY CONTAIN PROD RESIDUE, INCL
    FLAMM/EXPLO VAPS. DO  NOT CUT, PUNCTURE/WELD ON/NEAR CNTNR.

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

Respiratory Protection:UNLESS AIR MONITORING DEMONSTRATES VAP/MIST
    LEVELS ABOVE APPLIC LIMS NO RESP IS REQD. IF RESP IS REQD, APPROP,
    PROPERLY FITTED NIOSH APPRVD RESP SHOULD BE WORN DURING
    APPLICATION. FOLLOW RESPIRATOR MF R'S DIRECTIONS FOR RESPIRATOR
    USE.
Ventilation:REQUIRED FOR SPRAYING OR IN A CONFINED AREA, VENTILATION
    EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USUAL CLOTHING FOR PAINTING OPERATIONS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:W/ALL APPLIC REGS. EFTS OF OVEREXP:CONCENTRATING & INHALING
    CONTENTS MAY BE HARMFUL/FATAL. CONTAINS ETHYLBENZENE, WHICH HAS
    BEEN DETERMINED BY NTP TO BE AN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN W/NO KNOWN RELEV
    ANCE TO HUMANS.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:315F,157C
Vapor Pres:2 @ 68F
Vapor Density:5.1
Spec Gravity:1.02
VOC Pounds/Gallon:411
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NO
Appearance and Odor:NORMAL FOR A COATINGS PRODUCT.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:52.52

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON
    DIOXIDE/MONOXIDE, METAL OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN CHEMICAL DISPOSAL AREA OR IN A MANNER
    THAT COMPLIES W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
    INCINERATE CLOSED CONTAINERS.

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