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To Product Data Sheet:
PRODUCT NAME: GG EGGSHELL ENAMEL WH P BS INT LTX GAL         HMIS CODES: H F R P
PRODUCT CODE: .31502          02                                         1 0 0  
 
==================  SECTION I  -  MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION  =================
 
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: DAVIS PAINT COMPANY                     
ADDRESS            : 1311 IRON STREET                        
                     P.O. BOX 7589                           
                     N. KANSAS CITY, MO 64116                
EMERGENCY PHONE    : (816)-471-4447      DATE PRINTED     : 01/17/00
INFORMATION PHONE  : (816)-471-4447      NAME OF PREPARER : Sandy Haskins
 
FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE, OR ACCIDENT - CONTACT
CHEMTREC PHONE: (800)-424-9300
 
===============  SECTION II  -  INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION  ==============
 
                                                         VAPOR PRESSURE  WEIGHT
REPORTABLE COMPONENTS                        CAS NUMBER   mm Hg @ TEMP  PERCENT
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CALCIUM CARBONATE (Total Dust)               1317-65-3    0     68    15% - 20%      
OSHA TWA: 15 mg/m3, ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3, D
* ETHYLENE GLYCOL                            107-21-1     .08   68      2
OSHA TWA: C50 PPM, ACGIH TLV: C50 PPM, DAV
2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-PENTANEDIOL MONOISOBUTYRATE25265-77-4 .02   100   1% -  5%       
OSHA TWA: N/A, ACGIH TLV: N/A, DAVIS(REC):
 
* Indicates toxic chemical(s) subject to the reporting requirements of section
313 of Title III and of 40 CFR 372.                                             
This material may contain ingredients covered by the California "Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986".                                       
 
===============  SECTION III  -  PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS  ============
 
BOILING RANGE: 387 deg F - 471 deg F    SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1):   1.37
VAPOR DENSITY: HEAVIER THAN AIR         EVAPORATION RATE: SLOWER THAN ETHER
COATING V.O.C.:   0.98 lb/gl, 118 g/l
MATERIAL V.O.C.:   0.43 lb/gl,  52 g/l
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Liquid, mild odor
 
=================  SECTION IV  -  FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA  ==============
 
FLASH POINT (TCC): 241 deg F(Theoretical, by lowest flashing solvent).
FLASH POINT (TCC): 200+ deg F(Actual).  Does not exhibit flash.                 
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME- LOWER: .62        UPPER: 15.3
 
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL
 
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
None known.  However, fire fighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus to avoid inhalation if material is involved in a general fire.        
 
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Closed containers exposed to extreme heat may rupture due to pressure buildup.
Product will not burn but may spatter if temperature exceeds boiling point of   
product.  Dried finish can burn, giving off oxides of carbon.                   
 
========================  SECTION V  -  REACTIVITY DATA  =======================
 
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Excessive heat, poor ventilation, excessive aging.
 
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)
None known.
 
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition or combustion can produce fumes of carbon dioxide and
carbon monoxide.                                                                
 
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: 
Will not occur under normal conditions
 
====================  SECTION VI  -  HEALTH HAZARD DATA  =======================
 
INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Vapor or mist can cause headache, nausea and irritation of the nose, throat and
lungs in poorly ventilated areas.                                               
 
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Irritating to the skin on repeated or prolonged contact.  Eye
Contact: Direct contact may cause eye irritation.                               
 
SKIN ABSORPTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
No adverse effects from available information.
 
INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
 
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Acute effects are listed above.  No known chronic effects.
 
CARCINOGENICITY:  NTP CARCINOGEN: No   IARC MONOGRAPHS: No   OSHA REGULATED: No
N/A
 
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory disorders.
 
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation- Move person to fresh air.  Eye contact- Flush immediately with a
large amount of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.  Skin  
contact- Wash thoroughly with soap and water while removing contaminated        
clothing and shoes.  Ingestion- Do not induce vomiting! Contact physician or    
your local poison control center immediately.                                   
Missouri Poison Control Center: 1-800-366-8888;   Kansas Poison Control Center: 
1-800-332-6633.                                                                 
 
===========  SECTION VII  -  PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE  ============
 
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Dike spill area and add absorbant earth, sand or sawdust to spilled liquid.
Keep out of sewers.                                                             
 
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Collect absorbent/spilled liquid into metal containers.  Dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.  Do not incinerate closed 
containers.  Incinerate in approved facility.  Obey relevent laws.              
 
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.  Store in cool well ventilated
areas away from heat and out of direct sunlight.  KEEP FROM FREEZING!!! Wash    
thoroughly after handling.                                                      
 
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.  KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.  Avoid prolonged
breathing of vapor or spray mist.  Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with     
skin.  Use with adequate ventilation. Wash hands after using and before smoking 
or eating.  Follow all hazard precautions given in this data sheet until        
container is thoroughly cleaned or destroyed.                                   
 
=====================  SECTION VIII  -  CONTROL MEASURES  ======================
 
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Do not breathe vapors or spray mist.  Wear an appropriate, properly fitted
respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approved) during the use of this product until vapor and 
mists are exhausted, unless air monitoring demonstrates vapor and mist levels   
are below applicable exposure limits.  Observe OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.134.    
 
VENTILATION
Provide general clean air dilution or local exhaust ventilation in volume and
pattern to keep the air contaminant concentration below applicable exposure     
limits.  Refer to OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.94.                                 
 
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Polyethylene handling gloves for skin protection.  Must be impervious to water
and soap.                                                                       
 
EYE PROTECTION
Use chemical safety glasses or goggles (ANSI 287.1-1968).
 
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
Provide eyewash station and emergency shower.  Use of protective creams, head
caps, etc. is recommended.  Avoid contact with contaminated clothing.           
 
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Wash hands before eating or using washroom, smoke in smoking areas only.
 
=========================  SECTION IX  -  DISCLAIMER  ==========================
 
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is based on data
considered accurate.  No warranty expressed or implied is made.  Davis Paint    
assumes no responsibility for damage to person, property or business caused by  
the material.  It is the responsibility of the purchaser or user of the material
to ensure that it is properly used.                                             

           

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