BENJAMIN MOORE & CO -- IMPERVO 440 SPAR VARNISH, 440 -- 8010-00-998-2537 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IMPERVO 440 SPAR VARNISH, 440
MSDS Date:06/25/1990
FSC:8010
NIIN:00-998-2537
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BENJAMIN MOORE & 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(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:09585
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BENJAMIN MOORE & CO
Address:51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Phone:201-573-9600
CAGE:09585
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:STODDARD SOLVENT VP:2 @ 20C
CAS:8052-41-3
RTECS #:WJ8925000
Fraction by Wt: 44.3%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:HARMFUL IF INHALED.
    MAY AFFECT THE BRAIN OR NERVOUS SYSTEM, CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE
    OR NAUSEA. CONTACT:CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    INGESTION:IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT  AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
    DEPRESSION (DROWSINESS, DIZZ, LOSS OF COORD AND FATG). ASPIR
    HAZ-MATL CAN ENTER (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:LUNGS DURING SWALLOWING/VOMIT & CAUSE
    LUNG INFLAM & DMG. CHRONIC:SKIN:PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOS MAY CAUSE DERM.
    NOTICE:REPORTS HAVE ASSOC PERM BRAIN & NERV SYS DMG W/RPTD, PRLNGD
    OVEREXP TO SOLVS AM ONG PERSONS ENGAGED IN PAINTING TRADE.
    INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY DELIB CONC & INHAL CONTENTS MAY BE
    HARMFUL/FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED WHEN USED IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION.

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

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 WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. CALL  PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:DRINK 1-2 GLASSESOF WATER TO
    DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:107F,42C
Lower Limits:0.7%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . DO NOT USE WATER STREAM ON BURNING LIQUID. COOL EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY BURST IF EXPOSED TO
    EXTREME HEAT OR FIRE. TOXIC GASES MAY FORM WHEN PRODUCT BURNS.

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

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.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR SPECIFIED FOR
    PROTECTION AGAINST PAINT SPRAY MIST, SANDING DUST AND ORGANIC
    VAPORS IN RESTRICTED OR CONFINED AREAS.
Ventilation:ADEQ TO MAINTAIN WORKING ATM BELOW TLV & LEL. MECH EXHST
    MAY BE REQD IN CONFINED AREAS. DISCHARGE EXHST ONLY IN (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT IMPERMEABLE GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND 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
VENT:AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>313F,>156C
Vapor Pres:SEE ING 1
Vapor Density:HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:0.89 
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:49.3

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND BUILD UP OF
    VAPORS.
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.

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