Product ID:M95-00 EPOXY THINNER
MSDS Date:12/11/1992
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKRQF

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

XYLENE

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/M3;100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ETHYLBENZENE

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

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

OSHA PEL 410 MG/M3;100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 205 MG/M3;50 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:HARMFUL IF INHALED.MAY
AFFECT THE BRAIN OR NERVOUS SYSTEM,CAUSING DIZZINESS,HEAD-ACHE OR
NAUSEA.CONTACT-CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION.INGESTION:IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TR ACT & NERVOUS
SYSTEM DEPRESSION(DROWSINESS,DIZZINESS, LOSS OF COORDINATION &
FATIGUE).ASPIRATION HAZARD-THIS MATERIAL CAN ENTER LUNGS DURING
SWALLOWING OR VOMITING & CAUSE LUNG INFLAMMATIN & DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN CONTACT-PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY
CAUSE DERMITITIS.NOTICE:REPORTS HAVE ASSOCIATED PERMANENT BRAIN &
NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE WITH REPEATED PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO
SOLVETNS AMONG PERSONS E NGAGED IN THE PAINTING TRADE. INTENTIONAL
MISUSE BY DELIBERATELY CONCENTRATING & INHALING THE CONTENTS MAY BE
HARMFUL OR FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED WHEN USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION SECTIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE FROM HAZARD AREA, MAINTAIN BREATHING, CALL
PHYSICIAN.SKIN CONTACT-REMOVE WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE CONTACT-FLUS
IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION:DRINK 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=15.6C, 60.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 CONTAINERS 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 IGNITON. AOVID
BREATHING VAPORS. USE NON-SPARKIKNG TOOLS. DO 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 & BREATHING OF VAPOR SPRAY MIST OR SANDING DUST.
CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO
NOT TAKE INTERN ALLY.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR PROPERLY FITTED VAPOR/PARTICULATE APPROVED
BY NIOSH/.MSHA FOR USE W/PAINTS (TC-23C) DURING APPLICATION 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 IS NOT POSSIBLE WEAR
POSITIVE-PRESSUR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR(NIOHS/MSHA TC-19C).
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN WORKING ATMOSPHERE BELOW TLV &
LEL.MECHANICAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IN CONFINED AREAS.DISCHARGE
EXHAUST ONLY IN AREA AWAY FROM IGN SOURCE
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT IMPERMEABLE GLOVES ARE REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR SASFETY 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:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:237-284F
Vapor Density:>AIR
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

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

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, ETHYL BENZENE, AND METHYL ISOBUTYL
KETONE ARE SECT 313 OF THE EMERGENCY PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT TO
KNOW ACT OF 1986 & OF 40CFR 372.
Federal Regulatory Information:XYLENE, ETHYL BENZENE, METHYL ISOBUTYL
KETONE ARE FEDERAL HAZARD LIST.
State Regulatory Information:XYLENE, ETHYL BENZENE, AND METHYL ISOBUTYL
KETONE ARE NEW JERSEY LABEL LAW HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.