ELMER'S PAINTERS - WATER BASED

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Elmer's Products, Inc.	Emergency Phone Number:
1 Easton Oval	Poison Control Center
Columbus, OH 43219	1-888-516-2502

For additional product information, access our website at www.elmers.com or call 1-888-435-6377. To place an order, call 1-800-848-9400.

SUBSTANCE: ELMER'S PAINTERS - WATER BASED

PRODUCT USE: paint related products

CREATION DATE: Jun 24 2005
REVISION DATE: Sep 15 2005

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
CAS NUMBER: 34590-94-8
PERCENTAGE: <=2.3

COMPONENT: WATER
CAS NUMBER: 7732-18-5
PERCENTAGE: >=97.7

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=1 REACTIVITY=0

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
PHYSICAL FORM: liquid
ODOR: aromatic odor
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: respiratory tract irritation, central nervous system depression

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: absorption may occur, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of coordination
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, kidney damage
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.

INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Slight fire hazard.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, regular foam, water

FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.

FLASH POINT: Not applicable

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition products or combustion: oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Protect from freezing. See original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated from incompatible substances.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

EXPOSURE LIMITS:
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER:
100 ppm (600 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (skin)
150 ppm (900 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
100 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin)
150 ppm ACGIH STEL (skin)
100 ppm (600 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s) (skin)
150 ppm (900 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL (skin)

VENTILATION: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

CLOTHING: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: protective skin cream

RESPIRATOR: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use.
Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape supply.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
ODOR: aromatic odor
BOILING POINT: 212-473 F (100-245 C)
FREEZING POINT:
<32 F (><0 C)>DECOMPOSITION POINT: 351 F (177 C)
VAPOR PRESSURE: 17 mmHg
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): <1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 1.06-1.38
WATER SOLUBILITY: dilutable
PH: Not available
VOLATILITY: Not available
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE:
<1 (butyl acetate=1)>COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.

INCOMPATIBILITIES: oxidizing materials

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products or combustion: oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen

POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER:
IRRITATION DATA: 8 mg eyes-human mild; 500 mg open skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild
TOXICITY DATA: 10 ml/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 5.5 ml/kg oral-rat LD50
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: inhalation
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption, ingestion
TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: liver disorders, respiratory disorders

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: No classification assigned.

CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: No classification assigned.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.

SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No

SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.

OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.

STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined.

NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:
U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): All the components of this substance are listed on or are exempt from the inventory.

TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION:
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL METHYL ETHER
CAS NUMBER: 34590-94-8
SECTION 4

CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): Not determined.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS THEREOF FOR ANY PURPOSE, except that the product shall conform to contracted specifications, and that the product does not infringe any valid United States or Canadian patent. No claim of any kind shall be greater in amount than the purchase price of the quantity of product in respect of which damages are claimed. In no event shall Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages, whether Buyer's claim is based on contract, breach of warranty, negligence or otherwise.