MINWAX CO -- 2718 MINWAX WOOD FINISH EBONY  -- 8010-00F013535
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:2718 MINWAX WOOD FINISH EBONY
MSDS Date:03/02/1995
FSC:8010
NIIN:00F013535
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MINWAX CO
Address:15 MERCEDES DRIVE
Box:438
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-573-5700/201-391-0253
Emergency Phone Num:201-391-0253/201-573-5700
CAGE:EO256
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MINWAX CO
Address:15 MERCEDES DR
Box:438
City:MONTVALE
State:NJ
ZIP:07645
Country:US
Phone:800-523-9299/201-391-0253
CAGE:EO256
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:KEROSENE (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED (C10-C15 SATURATED
    HYDROCARBONS 97%, C10 AROMATICS 3%) (SUSP CARC IARC) * 96-4 *
CAS:64742-47-8
RTECS #:OA5504000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM EXXON

Ingred Name:SOLVENT NAPHTHA, PETROLEUM, LIGHT AROMATIC, HIGH FLASH
    AROMATIC NAPHTHA, C8&10 AROMATIC HYDROCARBON	    *96-4*
CAS:64742-95-6
RTECS #:WF3400000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%

Ingred Name:MEDIUM ALIPHATIC NAPHTHA (AROMATIC 100), PARAFFIN-NAPTHANES
    MINERAL SPIRITS		   *96-4*
CAS:64742-88-7
Fraction by Wt: 72-87%
Other REC Limits:100 PPM
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM

Ingred Name:STODDARD SOLVENT (PETROLEUM DISTILLATE), MINERAL SPIRITS   
      *96-4*
CAS:8052-41-3
RTECS #:WJ8925000
Fraction by Wt: 0-12%
Other REC Limits:525 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM

Ingred Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: 720 GM/L
RTECS #:9999999VO

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITANT. INGESTION:
    HARMFUL/FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH
    THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY
    W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN  ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:106F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL/CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T USE A DIRECT STREAM OF WATER. PRODUCT
    MAY BE REIGNITED ON SURFACE OF WATER. WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. USE WATERSPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO INTENSE HEAT FROM
    FIRES SHOULD BE COOLED W/WATER TO PREVENT VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP
    WHICH COULD RESULT IN CONTAINER RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/SAND/OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL & PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. LARGE: AREA MAY BE
    SLIPPERY. DIKE AROUND W/ABSORBENT. TRANSFER LIQUIDS & CONTAMINATED
    DIKING MATERIAL TO SUITABLE C ONTAINERS FOR RECOVERY/DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T USE/STORE NEAR HEAT/SPARKS/OTHER
    IGNITION SOURCES. CLOSE CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE. USE ONLY
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP OUT CHILDREN'S REACH.
Other Precautions:DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
    AVOID INHALATION. IF USING INDOORS, OPEN ALL WINDOWS & DOORS TO
    MAKE SURE THERE IS FRESH AIR MOVEMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:0.805-0.878
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AMBER TO OPAQUE EARTH-TONE, SLIGHTLY VISCOUS
    LIQUID W/HYDROCARBON ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:USING/STORING NEAR HEAT, SPARKS,
    FLAME/OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROCARBON FUMES, SMOKE, CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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