MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



                          SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION



ALLSTATES COATINGS COMPANY                      INFORMATION PHONE: (903) 845-6436

P.O. BOX 1633                                   EMERGENCY PHONE: (800) 424-9300

100 LEE STREET                                  PREPARED BY: RAY PATEDER

GLADEWATER, TEXAS 75647                         DATE REVISED: 3/17/99



                              SECTION II - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



PRODUCT NAME: Firelane Red Latex

PRODUCT CODE: ALT-608



                SECTION III - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / SARA III INFORMATION



                                                OSHA PEL       ACGIH TLV

 HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS              CAS #         mg/M3           mg/M3

Water                            7732-18-5

Synthetic Polymer                108-05-4

Calcium Carbonate                1317-65-3         10.0           10.0

Crystalline Silicate Qtz.        7631-67-4          .01            .01

Moly Orange, Pb CrO4             1344-37-2       0.05(Pb)       0.05(Pb)

                                                0.50(Cr03)      0.50(Cr)



Health: 1           Flammability: 0            Reactivity: 0     Ratings based on NFPA



                     SECTION IV - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS



BOILING POINT: 212°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): 1.25

VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): NA

MELTING POINT: NA

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Heavier

EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate=1): NIL

SOLUBILITY in WATER: Soluble

APPEARANCE and ODOR: Red, No Odor



                        SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA



FLASH POINT (Method Used): NA

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: NA                UEL: NA

EXTINGUISHING METHOD: Water, all purpose (ABC) dry chemical, CO2 foam.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Although this material will not burn, if it is in the fire area, an

approved, self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn to prevent exposure to thermal

decomposition products and residual monomers.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NON FLAMMABLE in EMULSION STATE.

NOTE: In Asphalt State: Small fires-use dry chemical,CO2, Halon Water spray or standard foam.

Large fires-use water spray, fog or standard foam.







                                  SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA



CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, sparks or open flame.

INCOMPATABILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Any strong oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

STABILITY: Stable.



                               SECTION VII - HEALTH HAZARD DATA



CARCINOGENITY: NTP? No IARC MONOGRAPHS? No OSHA REGULATED? No

SIGNS and SYMPTONS of EXPOSURE:

EYES: May cause mild irritation.

SKIN: May cause slight to mild irritation.

INHALATION: May cause dizziness, headache, nausea.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Individuals with chronic

respiratory disorders may be adversely affected by any fume or airborne particle matter exposure.

EMERGENCY and FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INHALATION: Remove from contaminated area. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops,

give artificial respiration - Call Physician.

INGESTION: If conscious give 1 to 2 glasses of milk or walter, induce vomiting and call a physician.

NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Call a physician if

irritation developes.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Wash skin with soap and water.



                   SECTION VIII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE



STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Remove all ignition sources.

Avoid breathing vapors. Open all windows and doors. Keep out of sewers and water sources. Advise

proper authorities.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: As provided under Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),

and in accordance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Keep containers closed when not in use.

Do not handle or store near heat , sparks or open flame or strong oxidants.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.



                                SECTION IX - CONTROL MEASURES



RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use a NIOSH approved respirator.

VENTIALTION: Must be adequate, use local exhaust as needed.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use rubber gloves as needed.

EYE PROTECTION: Use goggles or face shield.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or EQUIPMENT: As needed to avoid skin contact.

WORK / HYGENIC PRACTICES: Wash skin and exposed clothing throughly with soap and water after

use.



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