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Brand Information
Product Name: Americas Finest Interior Latex Flat Wall Paint, Accent Tint Base
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Paint » interior, acrylic/latex
Customer Service: 800-454-3336
Date Entered: 2001-06-25
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Glidden Co., The
Div., ICI
Address: 925 Euclid Avenue
City: Cleveland
State: OH
Zip Code: 44115
Telephone Number: 216-344-8000
Fax Number: 216-344-8900
Toll Free Number: 800-454-3336
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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Warnings: Causes eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed. When tinted, contains ethylene glycol which can cause severe kidney damage when ingested and has been shown to cause birth defects in laboratory animals. Overexposure may cause liver, kidney damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep out of the reach of children. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. If sanding is done, wear a dust mask to avoid breathing of sanding dust. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, leave the area. If properly used, a respirator may offer additional protection. Obtain professional advice before using. Close container after each use.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Primary route(s) of exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion.

Effects of overexposure:
INHALATION: Irritation of respiratory tract. Prolonged inhalation may lead to chest pain, coughing, difficulty of breathing, severe lung irritation or damage, pneumoconiosis.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritation of skin.
EYE CONTACT: Irritation of eyes. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause tearing of eyes, redness of eyes.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause mouth and throat irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastro-intestinal disturbances, abdominal pain.

Medical conditions aggravated by exposure: Eye, skin, respiratory disorders, asthma-like conditions.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Prolonged inhalation of product may lead to chest pain, coughing, difficulty of breathing, severe lung irritation or damage and pneumoconiosis. Prolonged or repeated contact can cause tearing and redness of eyes.

Product contains crystalline silica which is considered a hazard by inhalation. Crystalline silica is a known cause of silicosis, a noncancerous lung disease.

No additional effects are anticipated.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Product contains crystalline silica which is considered a hazard by inhalation. IARC has classified crystalline silica as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). The National Toxicology program (NTP) has classified crystalline silica as a known human carcinogen.
First Aid: From MSDS
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Restore and support continued breathing. Get emergency medical attention. Have trained person give oxygen if necessary. Get medical help for any breathing difficulty. Remove to fresh air if inhalation causes eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or other discomfort.
SKIN: Flush from skin with water. Then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
EYE: Flush immediately with large amounts of water, especially under lids for at least 15 minutes. If irritation or other effects persist, obtain medical treatment.
INGESTION: If swallowed, obtain medical treatment immediately.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 1
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-01-30
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling and storage: Store below 100oF (38oC). Keep from freezing.

Other precautions: Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and breathing of vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling, especially before eating or smoking. Keep containers tightly closed and upright when not in use. Avoid conditions which result in formation of inhalable particles such as spraying or abrading (sanding) painted surfaces. If such conditions cannot be avoided, use appropriate respiratory protection.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Avoid discharge to natural waters.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Calcium carbonate (Limestone)001317-65-310-20
Water007732-18-550-60
Calcium sulfate007778-18-9<55
Quartz014808-60-70.1-1.0
2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol isobutyrate025265-77-41-5
Kieselguhr061790-53-21-5
Acrylic resin(s) (unspecified)999999-59-410-20
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