MINWAX CO INC -- HIGH PERFORMANCE WOOD HARDENER, 11-01700-040  -- 8010-00N046133
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HIGH PERFORMANCE WOOD HARDENER, 11-01700-040
MSDS Date:04/04/1986
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N046133
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MINWAX CO INC
Address:102 CHESTNUT RIDGE PLAZA
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-391-0253
Emergency Phone Num:201-391-0253
CAGE:HO333
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MINWAX CO INC
Address:15 MERCEDES DR
Box:City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Phone:201-391-0253
CAGE:HO333
Company Name:MINWAX COMPANY
Address:10 MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD
Box:City:UPPER SADDLE RIVER
State:NJ
ZIP:07458
Country:US
Phone:800-523-9299/216-566-2917
CAGE:0K1A4

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

Ingred Name:VEHICLE
Fraction by Wt: 25%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ACETONE  (SARA III)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Fraction by Wt: 72%
OSHA PEL:750 PPM; 1000 STEL
ACGIH TLV:750 PPM; 1000 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL; (METHANOL)	(SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 3%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM; 250 STEL, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM; 250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  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:EYES:CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION,
    REDNESS, TEARING AND BLURRED VISION. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE NARCOSIS,
    HEADACHES, NAUSEA, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, VOMITING AND
    DIARRHEA. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, D EFATTING OR DERMATITIS.
    INHALATION:CAN CAUSE NASAL AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, NARCOSIS,
    DIZZINESS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, HEADACHE, POSSIBLE
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND ASPHYXIATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENS IF PRESENT. FLUSH W/PLENTY WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS GIVE 1 OR 2 GLASSES
    WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON. CALL MD/
    HOSPITAL EMER ROO M/POIS CTL CTR IMMED. INDUCE VOMIT ONLYIF
    RECOMMENDED BY MED PERS. GET IMMED MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH IMMED
    W/SOAP & HOT WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. MAINTAIN
    RESPIRATION AS NECESSARY & CALL MD.

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

Flash Point:-4F,-20C
Lower Limits:2.6%
Upper Limits:36.5%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATL IS HIGHLY VOLAT & READILY GIVES OFF
    VAPS WHICH MAY TRAVEL ALONG GROUND/BE MOVED BY VENT & IGNITED BY
    HEAT, FLAMES, SPK/OTHER SOURCES OF IGNIT AT (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES FROM SPILL AREA.
    UTILIZE SAND, VERMICULITE OR RAGS TO CLEAN UP SPILLS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT USE/STORE NEAR HEAT, SPK, OPEN
    FLAME/ OTHER SOURCES OF IGNIT. REPLACE CAP ON CAN SECURELY AFTER
    EACH USE. EMPTY CNTNR MAY BE HAZ. DO (SUPDAT)
Other Precautions:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES IMMEDIATELY
    AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. DESTROY CLOTHES OR SHOES THAT CANNOT BE
    DECONTAMINATED. AVOID SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF CONTAMINATED RAGS
    BY IMMEDIATE IMME RSION IN WATER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ADEQUATE VENTILATION CANNOT BE MAINTAINED,
    WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (NIOSH/MSHA TC
    23C/EQUIVALENT). IF YOU EXPERIENCE EYE WATERING, HEADACHES OR
    DIZZINESS INCREASE FRESH AIR  AND LEAVE AREA.
Ventilation:AVOID INHAL & USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. OPEN WINDOWS
    & DOORS TO PERMIT FRESH AIR ENTRY DURING APPLICATN & DRYING.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS APRON. HAVE EYE BATH AND
    SAFETY SHOWER, WHICH MEET ANSI DESIGH CRITERIA, NEAR BY DURING USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ:LOCATIONS DISTANT FROM MATERIAL HANDLING. HNDLG/STOR PREC:NOT
    PUNCTURE CONTAINER. WRAP EMPTY CONTAINER & PUT IN TRASH COLLECTION.
    NEVER REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:133F,56C
Vapor Density:2  HVR/AIR
Spec Gravity:0.86 
Solubility in Water:75% SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PALE YELLOW LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:78.3

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIES, STRONG
    MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO SPARKS, HIGH TEMPERATURE AND
    FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY YIELD CARBON
    DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS PREFERRED METHOD OF DISPOSAL OR BY
    BURYING IN AN APPROVED LANDFILL.

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