MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product identifier: Surface Architectural Wall Coatings
Chemical name: Water based acrylic emulsion
Product use: Special finish coatings

Hazard Rating       HMIS Rating Information

4 - EXTREME      HEALTH - 0
3 - HIGH               FLAMMABILITY - 0
2 - MODERATE   REACTIVITY - 0
1 - SLIGHT           SPECIAL - 0
0 - MINIMUM

Emergency Telephone #: (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC)

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

Physical state, odour and appearance: Odourless liquid emulsion containing solid particles; can be coloured
Odour threshold: N/Av
Specific gravity (at 25oC): 1.875
Coefficient or water/oil distribution: N/Av
Vapour pressure (mm Hg @ 20oC): N/Av
Boiling point: N/Av
Freezing point: N/Av
pH: N/Av
Vapour density (Air=1.0): N/Av

Evaporation rate (ether=1.0): N/Av
Volatiles, %: 9.5%
Solubility in water (w/w): Incompletely soluble; forms an emulsion

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Conditions of flammability: Product is not flammable, and will not burn under normal conditions.
Means of extinction: If a fire occurs around this product, use whatever means of extinction are appropriate to the type of fire.
Sensitivity to mechanical impact/static discharge: Not susceptible to static discharge or static discharge.
Flash point (Method): None
Lower/upper flammable limits (% by volume): N/Ap
Auto-ignition temperature: N/Av
Hazardous combustion products: None

Stability: Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Incompatible materials: None known.
Conditions of reactivity: Dry film will decompose at temperature
above 300C
Hazardous decomposition products: Decomposition will release gases such as carbon dioxide.

SECTION VI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

***Routes of exposure and acute/chronic effects***

Primary routes of entry: Skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Exposure limits: ACGIH-TLV-TWA: 10 mg/m3 (total dust) for nuisance particulates such as calcium carbonat; 0.1 mg/m3 for silica (quartz)(respirable dust).
Inhalation: Inhalation of mists or spray may cause coughing or sneezing, mild repiratory irritation.
Skin and eyes: Abrasiveness of filler material may cause eye and skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation, with nausea and possible vomiting.
Chronic effects: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying or cracking of the skin.
Carcinogenicity: IARC found limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in animals that inhalation of silica dust could contribute to lung cancer. These effects seem to associated in humans with silicosis. Avoid grinding or sanding dry product without respiratory protection.
Teratogenicity, mutagenicity, other reproductive effects: None known.
Sensitization to material: Product is not known to cause allergies.
Synergistic materials: None known.

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing difficulty does not improve rapidly, get patient to a doctor.
Skin: Wash skin with mild soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. See a doctor if irritation persists.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never give anything by mouth if patient is unconscious

SECTION VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Spill, leak or release: Scoop up material or absorb with rags, sand or veermiculite. Place in containers for disposal.
Waste disposal: Consult federal, provincial and local for allowed means of disposal.

***PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT***

Respiratory protection: Not required under normal handling procedures.
Engineering controls: Local ventilation should be used.
Protective gloves: Gloves or protective clothing are usually not necessary but may be desirable in specific work situations.
Eye protection: Eve protection such as dust-tight goggles should be worn. worn if desired.
Other protective equipment: Not normally needed.

***STORAGE AND HANDLING***

Handling procedures and equipment: No special precautions are needed. The material is chemically inert. The product should not be allowed to freeze or dehydrate prior to application.
Storage requirements: Store in a cool, dry area.
Special shipping instructions: Not regulated according to TDG.

SECTION IX - PREPARATION INFORMATION

Prepared by: Durabond Products Limited
Telephone #: (416) 759-4474
Preparation date: January 2004

Abbreviations:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
HMIS: Hazardous Material Identification System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
N/Ap: Not applicable
N/Av: Not available
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
TWA: Time Weighted Average
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

References:
1. Van Nostrand Reinhold, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Seventh Edition, N. Irving Sax.
2. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects) and CHEMINFO databases.
3. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1989-90.
4. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs, Supplement 7, 1988.