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Brand Information
Product Name: Duron Genesis Odor Free Interior Latex Low Lustre, White Base
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Paint, Low VOC » interior, acrylic/latex
Customer Service: 800-723-8766
Date Entered: 2001-06-30
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Duron, Inc.
Address: 10406 Tucker Street
City: Beltsville
State: MD
Zip Code: 20705
Telephone Number: 800-723-8766
Fax Number: 301-595-3919
Toll Free Number: 800-476-2367
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Hazards Identification
Eye Hazards: Trace amounts of amine and residual monomer vapors may be irritating to the eyes especially in poorly ventilated areas. Not a primary irritant.
Skin Hazards: Due to individual sensitization, this product can cause skin irritation upon prolonged or repeated contact. Not a primary skin irritant.
Ingestion Hazards: Small ingested amounts are not expected to produce adverse health affects. Larger quantities (> 1 oz.) should be
recovered from the stomach by aspiration. Call a physician.
Inhalation Hazards: Mild respiratory tract irritation.

Conditions Aggravated By Exposure
Effects of repeated overexposure. No evidence of adverse effects from available information. Asthma.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
This product contains Crystalline Silica (CS) which is considered a hazard by inhalation. CS can cause silicosis, a non-cancerous lung disease. Pigment dust would not normally be encountered when handling a packaged paint product containing pre-wetted pigment. Proper respiratory protection should be worn when sanding a dried paint film due to the presence of CS.

The supplier's MSDS for the resin contained in this product mentions that small amounts of vinyl acetate may be found as residual parts of the resin (<0.3%). Formaldehyde may be found in very small residual amounts in this resin
(<0.0 5%).
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
This product contains Crystalline Silica (CS) which is considered a hazard by inhalation. The International Association for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified CS as carcinogenic for humans (Class 1).

Pigment dust would not normally be encountered when handling a packaged paint product containing pre-wetted pigment. Proper respiratory protection should be worn when sanding a dried paint film due to the presence of CS.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye: If this product comes in contact with the eyes, flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally. Call a physician.
Skin: Thoroughly wash exposed area with soap and large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute. Consult a physician or poison control center immediately. Treat symptomatically.
Inhalation: Victim should seek air free of vapors. If breathing stops, begin artificial respiration and seek immediate medical attention.
Health Rating: N
Flammability Rating: N
Reactivity Rating: N
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-06-27
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
KEEP FROM FREEZING.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Work/Hygienic Practices
DO NOT eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Thoroughly wash hands before eating or smoking.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of product in accordance with applicable local, county, state and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Calcium carbonate (Limestone)001317-65-3<6
Kaolin clay001332-58-7<3.5
Water007732-18-5<50
Titanium dioxide013463-67-72.9 - 16
Ethylene/Vinyl acetate co-polymer024937-78-8<14.2
Diatomite068855-54-9<0.6
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