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Brand Information
Product Name: Paint & Varnish Remover No. 2600, Aerosol
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Paint Spray » stripper
Home Maintenance » Stripper » varnish
Customer Service: 800-877-8246
Date Entered: 2001-06-28
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Samuel Cabot, Inc.
Div. Valspar
Address: 100 Hale Street
City: Newburyport
State: MA
Zip Code: 01950
Telephone Number: 978-465-1900
Fax Number: 800-998-3299
Toll Free Number: 800-877-8246
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
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: Cabot Paint & Varnish Remover should be used outdoors when possible. If used indoors, provide for adequate ventilation by opening all doors and windows. Turn off stoves, heaters, electrical motors, pilot lights and other ignition sources during use and until all vapors are gone. DO NOT use in a basement or unventilated area.
Dispose of empty containers or unused portions in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Do not store at temperatures above 120 deg F (49 deg C). Do not expose container to excessive heat. Contact with flame or hot surface may produce toxic gases. Do not puncture, place in trash compactor or burn the container.
If you work indoors, use only in well-ventilated area at room temperature. Protect eyes with goggles and wear solvent-resistant gloves. Protect the skin from overspray
Do not apply when air or surface temperature is below 40 deg F. Use with adequate ventilation. Wear eye and skin protection. Use outdoors when possible.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Routes of Entry: Inhalation? Yes Skin? Yes Ingestion? Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
May be irritating to eyes, skin, nose, throat; chronic dryness and dermatitis to skin. Acute and chronic inhalation may cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue. Ingestion may cause irritation and vomiting.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract. Headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Persons with breathing difficulties, skin sensitivities, eye sensitivities.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
NTP? Yes
IARC Monographs? Yes
OSHA Regulated? Yes
Methylene chloride is classified as a 2B animal carcinogen.
First Aid: From MSDS
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Call physician.
SKIN: Wash affected areas with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Restore normal breathing.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of milk or water. Call physician immediately.
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: 1997-09-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing:
Do not use or store near heat, possible ignition sources, or food products. Keep containers closed when not in use. Keep away from children and animals. Do not expose container to temperatures above 120F.

MSDS: Read label on can before using. Do not reuse empty containers. Not intended for interior surfaces. For exterior use only.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Methanol000067-56-1
Isopropanol000067-63-0
Acetone000067-64-1
Methylene chloride000075-09-2
Toluene000108-88-3
Stoddard solvent008052-41-3
Petroleum gases, liquefied, sweetened068476-86-8
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