M A T E R I A L   S A F E T Y   D A T A   S H E E T      Rev M7100.02B
                                                                                
          For Coating, Resins, and Related Materials NPCA 1-84                  
                                                                                
        MANUFACTURER'S NAME               EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO.               
         BENJAMIN MOORE & Co.              800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)              
         51 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD.                                                  
         MONTVALE, NJ 07645                                                     
                                                                                
        DATE OF PREPARATION               INFORMATION TELEPHONE                 
         15-DEC-97 (Sup. 19-MAR-96)        201-573-9600                         
                                                                                
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                   SECTION I - PRODUCT ID                                       
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                                             HMIS CODE         SARA TITLE 312   
 PRODUCT CODE: M71                      |                  | |  Acute:    YES  |
  CLASS: 100% SOLIDS COATING            | Health: 3*       | |  Chronic:  YES  |
   NAME: 100% SOLIDS AMINE CURED EPOXY  | Flammability: 1  | |  Fire:     NO   |
        CATALYST                        | Reactivity: 0    | |  Pressure: NO   |
 COLOR: ALL                             | Personal Prot.:  | |  React:    NO   |
                                                                                
 For a complete description of HMIS and an explanation of the PERSONAL PROT:    
 code, see Section XX.                                                          
                                                                                
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                   SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS                           
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INGREDIENT            MAX PCT   CAS NO.                                         
                                TLV      PEL      STEL      CEIL    MM Hg TEMP  
                                                                                
Benzyl Alcohol (fn)     40.0     100516                                         
                                   N/E       N/E     N/E       N/E       N/A    
Isophoronediamine (fn)  40.0    2855132                                         
                                   N/E       N/E     N/E       N/E    0.02 @ 2 C
f Federal Hazard List                                                           
* Hazardous only as dust                                                        
3 Sect. 313 of the Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986     
   and of 40 CFR 37                                                             
n New Jersey Label Law hazardous chemical                                       
                                                                                
 This product may contain small amounts of materials known to the               
  State of California to  cause cancer and reproductive harm.                   
                                                                                
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                   SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA                                  
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BOILING RANGE: 203.0-410.0   VAPOR DENSITY:  HEAVIER THAN AIR                   
WEIGHT PER GAL:  8.4 -  8.4                                                     
                                                                                
EVAPORATION RATE:  SLOWER THAN ETHER   % VOLATILE VOLUME:  41.1 -  41.1         
                                                                                
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                   SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA                  
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FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION:  COMBUSTIBLE                FLASH PT.:  203 F PMCC 
                                                                                
LEL: 1.0%                                                                       
                                                                                
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  FOAM     CO2     DRY CHEMICAL    WATER FOG                
                                                                                
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:                                             
Closed containers may burst if exposed to extreme heat or fire.                 
Toxic gases may form when product burns.                                        
                                                                                
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:                                                
Cool exposed containers with water.  Use self-contained breathing apparatus.    
                                                                                
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                   SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA                               
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IMPORTANT: Designed to be mixed with other components.  The resulting material  
will have the hazards of all its components.                                    
                                                                                
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - ACUTE:                                                
Inhalation - Harmful if inhaled.  May affect the brain or nervous system        
causing dizziness, headache or nausea.                                          
Contact - Causes severe eye irritation.                                         
Skin Absorption - Hazardous ingredients contained in this product have the      
capacitity to be absorbed through the skin in sufficient quantities to cause    
systemic toxicity.  See Safe Handling and Use Information (Section (VIII).      
Ingestion - Irritation of the digestive tract and nervous system depression     
(drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination and fatigue).  Aspiration Hazard - 
This material can enter lungs during swallowing or vomiting and cause lung      
inflammation and damage. Ingestion - Harmful if swallowed.  Irritation of the   
digestive tract and nervous system depression (drowsiness, dizziness, loss of   
coordination and fatigue).                                                  
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE - CHRONIC:                                              
Skin Contact - Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermititis.             
Poison by ingestion.                                                            
Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper   
respiratory tract, eyes and skin.                                               
Inhalation - May be fatal as a result of spasm, inflamation and edema of the    
larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.                   
May cause allergic skin reaction.                                               
                                                                                
MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY EXPOSURE:                            
None expected when used in accordance with Safe Handling and Use Information    
(Section VIII).                                                                 
PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:   DERMAL      INHALATION      INGESTION              
                                                                                
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:                                             
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air.  Get medical help for any breathing           
difficulty. Eye Contact - Flush thoroughly with water.  Call physician.         
Skin Contact - Wash with soap and water.                                        
Ingestion - Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute.  Do NOT induce vomiting.   
Call physician.                                                                 
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                   SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA                                 
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STABILITY:  STABLE               HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION  WILL NOT OCCUR       
                                                                                
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Burning may produce carbon dioxide and carbon 
monoxide.                                                                       
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Elevated temperatures and build up of vapors              
                                                                                
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  Oxidizing agents, acids                  
                                                                                
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                   SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES                       
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:                      
Remove all sources of ignition.  Avoid breathing vapors.  Use non-sparking      
tools to return materials to container.  Absorb residue with Fullers earth.     
                                                                                
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:                                                          
Conventional procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Do not incinerate sealed containers.                                            
                                                                                
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                   SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION             
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:                                                         
Wear a properly fitted vapor/particulate approved by NIOSH/MSHS for use with    
paints (TC-23C) during application or sanding and until all vapors and spray    
mist are exhausted. In confined spaces or in situations where continuous spray  
operations are typical, or if proper respirator fit is not possible, wear a     
positive-pressure, supplied air respirator (NIOSH/MSHA TC-19C).                 
                                                                                
VENTILATION:                                                                    
Adequate to maintain working atmosphere below T.L.V. and L.E.L. (See Sect. II   
for ingredient data and concentrations).  Mechanical exhaust may be required in 
confined areas. Discharge exhause only in area away from ignition sources.      
                                                                                
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:  Solvent impermeable gloves are required.                    
                                                                                
EYE PROTECTION:  Splash goggles or safety glasses with side shields.            
                                                                                
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  Clothing adequate to protect skin.                 
                                                                                
HYGIENIC PRACTICES:                                                             
Remove and wash clothing before reuse.  Wash hands before eating,               
smoking or using the washroom.                                                  
                                                                                
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                   SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS                             
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE:                                
Combustible - Keep away from heat and flame                                     
                                                                                
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:                                                              
Corrosive                                                                       
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    
internally.                                                                     
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                   SECTION XX                                                   
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        HMIS (Hazardous Materials Identification System) (R) NPCA               
                                                                                
HMIS is a recognized workplace Hazard Communications System as requird by OSHA  
(40 CFR 1910. 1200).  Information on establishing a complaint hazardous         
communication program using HMIS is available from:                             
                                                                                
                American Labelmark Co., Inc., Labelmaster Division              
                5724 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60646                          
                        1-800-621-5808                                          
                                                                                
The ratings assigned by Benjamin Moore & Co. are only suggested ratings; the    
contractor/ employer has ultimate responsibility for HMIS rating where this     
system is used.                                                                 
                                                                                
Personal Protection:  This code is left 
on application technique and the workplace ventilation. Please read Sections II 
through IX of this MSDS before deciding on appropriate protective equipment and 
beginning work.  There are codes available for this section which can be        
obtained from Labelmaster.                                                      
Note:  There are no SARA reportable materials in this product.