Product ID:M37 POLYAMIDE EPOXY COATING GLOSS CATALYST
MSDS Date:12/18/1992
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKRPR

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO

51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
MONTVALE, NJ 07645
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 201-573-9600

Cage: 91950

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO

MONTVALE, NJ 07645 US

Telephone: 201-573-9600

Cage: 91950

EPON RESIN

CAS: 25036-25-3

XYLENE

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

EPOXY RESIN

CAS: 25068-38-6

RTECS: CE6880000

STODDARD SOLVENT

CAS: 8052-41-3

RTECS: WJ8925000

OSHA PEL 2900 MG/M3;500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 525 MG/M3;100 PPM

1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE

CAS: 95-63-6

RTECS: DC3325000

BENZENE, ETHYL-

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

OSHA PEL 435 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY
AFFECT THE BRAIN OR NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR
NAUSEA. CONTACT:CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. CONTACT:CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. INGESTION:IRRITATION OF DIGE STIVE TRACT & NERVOS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION(DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF COORDINATION AND
FATIGUE). ASPIRATION HAZARD-THIS MATERIAL CAN ENTER LUNGS DURING
SWLLOWING OR VOMITING AND CAUSE LUNG INFLAMMATIO N AND DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN CONTACT:PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE DERMITITIS.NOTICE:REPORTS HAV ASSOCIATED PERMANENT BRAIN AND
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE WITH REPEATED/PROLONGED OVEREXPOUSRE TO
SOLVENTS AMONG PERSONS ENGAGED N THE PAINTING TRADE. INTENTIONAL
MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING AND INHALING THE CONTENTS MAY
BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED WHEN USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE FROM HAZARD AREA, MAINTAIN BREATHING, CALL
PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT:REMOVE WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYE
CONTACT:FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WTER. CALL
PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:DRI NK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMTING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=31.1C, 88.F
Lower Limits:1.0
Extinguishing Media:FOAM CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE WATER STREAM ON BURNING LIQUID.
COOL EXPOSED OCNTAINERS WITH WATER. USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY BURST IF EXPOSED TO
EXTREME HEAT OR FIRE. TOXIC GASES MAY FORM WHEN PRODUCT BURNS.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS TO RETURN MATERIALS TO
CONTAINER. ABSORB RESIDUE WITH FULLER'S EARTH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE --- KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS, AND FLAME.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID PROLONGED
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND BREATHING OF VAPOR SPRAY MIST OR STANDING
DUST. CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. KEE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT TAKE INTE RNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A PROPERLY IFTTED VAPOR/PARTICULATE
APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA FOR USE W/PAINTS (TC-23C) DURING APPLICTION
OR SANDING & UNTIL ALL VAPORS & SPRAY MIST ARE EXHAUSTED. IN
CONFINED SPACES OR IN SITUATION S WHERE CONTINUOUS SPRAY OPERATIONS
ARE TYPICAL OR IF PROPER RESPIRATOR FIT NOT POSSITBLE,WEAR A
POSITIVE0PRESSUR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR-ATOR (NIOSH/MSHA TC019C).
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTIAN WORKING STMOSPHER BELOW TLV &
LEL.MECHANICAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IN CONFINED AREAS.DISCHARGE
EXHAUST ONLY IN AREA AWAY FROM IGN SOURCES
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT IMPERMEABLE GLOVES ARE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR SAFET GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment: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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275-343F
Vapor Density:>AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:42.6

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

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

Toxicological Information:INGREDIENT EPON RESIN HAZAROUS ONLY AS DUST
WHEN PRODUCT IS SANDED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

SARA Title III Information:XYLENE AND ETHYL BENZENE AND
1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE ARE SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING &
COMMUNITY RIGHT-T-KNOW OF 1986 AND OF 40CFR 372.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPON RESIN, XYXLENE, EPOXY RESIN,
STODDARD SOLVENT, 1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE, ETHYL BENZENE ARE FEDERL
HAZARD LIST.
State Regulatory Information:XYLENE, STODDARD SOLVENT,
1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE, AND ETHYL BENZENE ARE NEW JERSEY LABEL LAW
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS.