MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET





Golden Artist Colors, Inc.                                                           Date Revised: 10/03/03

Bell Road                                                                            Emergency Phone: (607)847-6154

New Berlin, NY 13411





============================== SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ===============================



                                                          PVAc Conservation Paints



================== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION ==============



-                                                    OSHA PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS                           CAS NUMBER TWA           STEL        CEILING



Ethanol (45-50%)                               64-17-5            1000                -                  -

2-Propanol        (<5%)                        67-63-0            400                 500                -

Methanol (<3)                                  67-56-1             200                250                -

Vinyl Acetate (<.3%)                           108-05-4             10                 20                -

Pigment (See Golden MSDS #G1A)



TWA = Time Weighted Average (ave. airborne exposure in 8 hr work shift of a 40 hr work week)

STEL = Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minute time weighted average exposure)

CEILING = exposure not to be exceeded during any part of the work day



========================== SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ======================



BOILING POINT: Not determined      SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): .79 (of solvent)

VAPOR DENSITY: 1.6 (of solvent)    EVAPORATION RATE: Not determined

V.O.C.: 53%

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: partial

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: sweet alcohol smell, colored paste



========================= SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA =====================



FLASH POINT: 73oF 23oC                                            METHOD USED: Setaflash

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME - LOWER: N/A                    UPPER: N/A

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol foam

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear SCBA for large fires

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back explosively.



=================================== SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA ============================



STABILITY: Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: High heat, ignition sources

INCOMPATIBILITY: May react violently with strong oxidizing agents

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur



================================ SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA ==========================



INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. Vapor may cause

drowsiness and irritation of the respiratory tract. May cause nasal discomfort and discharge, coughing, possible chest pain. Inhalation

of high concentrations of vinyl acetate monomer for extended periods has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.



EYE CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Vapor may be irritating. Direct contact will cause

irritation.









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SKIN CONTACT HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying,

cracking, or irritation.



INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Harmful if swallowed. Swallowing large amounts of

methanol may be fatal or cause blindness.



MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Solvent sensitivity



EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

         EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. See doctor if any symptoms persist.

         SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. See doctor if skin irritation occurs and persists.

         INHALATION: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get

medical attention.

         INGESTION: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel.



======================= SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE ===============



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Eliminate all ignition sources. Absorb spill with

vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container for chemical waste.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose as per local, state or EPA regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Avoid inhalation, eye and skin contact.



=============================== SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES ===========================



RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure

limits, an approved respirator must by worn. Respiratory type: full-face positive-pressure air-supplied.



VENTILATION: Adequate ventilation may consist of local exhaust ventilation or good general ventilation, depending upon the

conditions.



PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves should be worn where skin contact is likely



OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Safety glasses (with side shields) or goggles.



=================== SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION ==================





                                                         DISCLAIMER



While Golden Artist Colors Inc. believes the data set fourth herein is accurate as of the date hereof, Golden Artist Colors Inc., makes

no warranty with respect to the accuracy of this data, and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. Such data is offered

solely for your consideration, investigation and verification.









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