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Brand Information
Product Name: Decrolon Interior/Exterior Spray Enamel, Gloss White
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Inside the Home » Paint » interior/exterior
Inside the Home » Paint, Spray » interior/exterior
Customer Service: 800-832-2541
Date Entered: 2001-07-04
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sherwin-Williams Company
Address: 1100 Midland Bldg.
City: Cleveland
State: OH
Zip Code: 44115
Telephone Number: 216-566-2000
Fax Number: 216-566-3266
Toll Free Number: 800-832-2541
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: Extremely flammable - Vapors may cause flash fires. Contents under pressure. Vapor harmful. Irritates eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Extremely flammable. Do not spray near sparks, heat or open flame. Vapors will accumulate readily and may ignite explosively. Keep area ventilated during use and until all vapors are gone. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights and heaters. Turn off stoves, electric tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition. Contents under pressure. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat from radiators, stoves hot water and other heat sources that may cause bursting. Do not puncture, incinerate, burn or store above 120 degrees F. Do not discard empty can in home garbage compactor. Contains aliphatic hydrocarbons, ketones and toluene. This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid continuous breathing of vapor and spray mist. To avoid breathing vapors or spray mist, open windows and doors or use other means to ensure fresh air entry during application and drying or for cross ventilation. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, increase respiratory protection. (NIOSH TC23C or equivalent) or leave the area. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Exposure may be by INHALATION and/or SKIN or EYE contact, depending on
conditions of use. To minimize exposure, follow recommendations for proper
use, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.

ACUTE Health Hazards
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory system. May cause nervous system depression. Extreme overexposure may result in unconsciousness and
possibly death.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of coordination are indications of
excessive exposure to vapors or spray mists. Redness and itching or burning sensation may indicate eye or excessive skin exposure.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
None generally recognized.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
CHRONIC Health Hazards
No ingredient in this product is an IARC, NTP or OSHA listed carcinogen.

Prolonged overexposure to solvent ingredients may cause adverse effects to the liver, urinary, blood forming, cardiovascular and reproductive systems. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents
with permanent brain and nervous system damage.

Rats exposed to titanium dioxide dust at 250 mg./m3 developed lung
cancer, however, such exposure levels are not attainable in the workplace.

Toluene. 17%
Glycol Ethers 2%
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
No ingredient in this product is an IARC, NTP or OSHA listed carcinogen.

Rats exposed to titanium dioxide dust at 250 mg./m3 developed lung
cancer, however, such exposure levels are not attainable in the workplace.
First Aid: From MSDS
If INHALED: If affected, remove from exposure. Restore breathing. Keep warm and quiet.
If on SKIN: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
If in EYES: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
If SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 4
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: 2001-07-06
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Vapors will accumulate
readily and may ignite explosively. During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated - Do not smoke - Extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and heaters - Turn off stoves, electric tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition. Consult NFPA Code. Use approved Bonding and Grounding procedures.
Contents under pressure. Do not puncture, incinerate, or expose to
temperature above 120F. Heat from sunlight, radiators, stoves, hot water,
and other heat sources could cause container to burst. Do not take
internally. Keep out of the reach of children.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal.
Disposal: From MSDS
Do not incinerate. Depressurize container. Dispose of in accordance
with Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding pollution.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Acetone000067-64-123
Propane000074-98-618
Butane000106-97-817
Toluene000108-88-317
2-Butoxyethanol000111-76-22
Titanium dioxide013463-67-76
Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aliphatic064742-89-88
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