SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO -- A6 B 550 TRICORN BLACK FLAT A-100 LATEX EXTERIOR FINISHES  -- 8010-00F029088
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A6 B 550 TRICORN BLACK FLAT A-100 LATEX EXTERIOR FINISHES
MSDS Date:01/03/1995
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F029088
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
Address:101 PROSPECT AVE N W
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44115-1042
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-566-2902/216-566-2917
Emergency Phone Num:216-566-2917/216-566-2902
CAGE:54636
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO THE
Address:101 PROSPECT AVE NW
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44115-1042
Country:US
Phone:800-251-2486/216-566-2242
CAGE:54636

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

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TITANIUM OXIDE  (SUSPECTED ANIMAL
    CARCINOGEN, IARC GROUP 3)	*96-4*
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 0-18%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:ZINC OXIDE		    *96-4*
CAS:1314-13-2
RTECS #:ZH4810000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM FUME

Ingred Name:COLUMBIA CARBON, CARBON BLACK, LAMPBLACK, BLACK PEARLS     
    (IARC CARC GROUP 3) -  *96-4*
CAS:1333-86-4
RTECS #:FF5800000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:3.5 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:3.5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:3.5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:ZINC COMPOUND
Fraction by Wt: 2%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 46-54.5%

Ingred Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: TOTAL 0.26-0.47 LBS/GAL, LESS
    WATER 0.76-1.26 LBS/GAL
RTECS #:9999999VO

Ingred Name:CLAY (KAOLIN), ALUMINUM SILICATE  *96-4*
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
Fraction by Wt: 0-6%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL  *96-4*
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
Other REC Limits:10 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:C 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 50 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ SILICA, SILICA DUST    (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN NTP) *96-4*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: 6-24%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM (NIOSH)
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

Ingred Name:SILICA CRYSTALLINE, SILICA (CRISTOBALITE) (SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY IARC, SUSP CARC BY NTP; IARC GROUP 2A) *96-4*
CAS:14464-46-1
RTECS #:VV7325000
Fraction by Wt: 1-2%
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.05 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/CUM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN &
    UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH LEVELS OF
    SILICA DUST MAY CAUSE SILICOSIS. PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLVENT
    INGREDIENTS MAY CAUSE ADVERSE EFF ECTS TO LIVER & URINARY SYSTEMS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS,
    REDNESS, ITCHING, BURNING SENSATION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. KEEP WARM
    & QUIET. SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES:
    FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN  ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. WATER
    SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CLOSED
    CONTAINERS. IF WATER IS USED, FOG NOZZLES ARE PREFERRED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
    EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE & REMOVE
    W/INERT ABSORBENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. TRANSFER ONLY TO APPROVED
    CONTAINERS W/COMPLETE & APPROPRIATE LABELING.
Other Precautions:DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPOR & SPRAY MIST. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA PROPERLY FITTED ORGANIC
    VAPOR/PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IF PERSONAL EXPOSURE CAN'T BE
    CONTROLLED <APPLICABLE LIMITS BY VENTILATION. WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR WHEN	SANDING/ABRADING DRIED FILM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERABLE. GENERAL EXHAUST: ACCEPTABLE IF
    EXPOSURE TO SOLVENTS IS MAINTAINED <APPLICALBE EXPOSURE LIMITS
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/UNPERFORATED SIDESHIELD
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 8.5-9.8

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212-448F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.1-1.3
pH:(SUPP)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:40-75

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY FIRE: CO & CO2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY IAW/FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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