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Brand Information
Product Name: Behr Premium Plus Drywall Primer-03/11/2002
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Drywall-Wallboard » primer
Home Maintenance » Primer » drywall
Customer Service: 800-854-0133
Date Entered: 2003-01-01
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Behr Process Corp.
Address: 3400 W. Segerstrom Avenue
City: Santa Ana
State: CA
Zip Code: 92704
Telephone Number: 714-545-7101
Fax Number: 714-241-1002
Toll Free Number: 800-854-0133
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: WARNING! IRRITANT! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS PROPYLENE GLYCOL. MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRIATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES AND AVOID BREATHING VAPORS AND SPRAY MIST. WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. To avoid breathing vapors or spray mist open windows and doors or use other means to insure fresh air entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, increase fresh air. If properly used, a respirator (NIOSH/MSHA TC23C or equivalent) may offer additional protection; obtain professional advice before using. A dust mask does not provide protection against vapors. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Close container after each use. FIRST AID: If you experience difficulty breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical attention immediately. In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention; for skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water, get medical attention immediately. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (#73, white, gallon metal paint can) Bar code: 0 82474 07301 8.

MSDS: EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Expose to fresh air. Call Physician immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Call physician if experiencing any difficulty breathing.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. Activated charcoal may be administered. If conscious, feed two glasses of water.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Inhalation: Product is a mild irritant. Effects are temporary and reversible. Vapor odors may cause irritation in the upper and lower respiratory tracts, nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Eye Contact: Product is a mild irritant. May cause irritation, redness, and tearing. Skin Contact: Product is a mild irritant. May cause irritation and redness. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Repeated skin contact may result in the development of an allergic skin reaction in a small number of individuals.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
The components in this mixture are not listed as carcinogens by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 0
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: 1995-09-08
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Keep container closed when not in use. Do not store or handle near heat, flames, or strong oxidants. Store in cool, well ventilated areas, rotate stock to use older material first. Inspect for leaks or cracks in all containers.

Do not store in freezing areas. Keep in temperatures above 32 degrees F. Empty containers may still contain residues (vapors, liquid or solid). Therefore all empties should be subjected to the same hazard precautions given in this MSDS. Keep away from children!
Disposal: From MSDS
Product does not meet the definition of hazardous waste under the U.S. EPA regulations. However state or local hazardous waste regulations may apply if they are different from the federal regulations. Triple rinse container, then dispose of in a sanitary landfill, if allowed by local regulation.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Ethylene glycol000107-21-14.3
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