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Brand Information
Product Name: Zinsser Cover Stain
Form: liquid
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Finish » stain
Home Maintenance » Primer » multipurpose
Customer Service: 732-469-8100
Date Entered: 2001-06-13
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Zinsser Co., Inc.
Address: 173 Belmont Drive
City: Somerset
State: NJ
Zip Code: 08875
Telephone Number: 732-469-8100
Fax Number: 732-563-9774
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: Product is flammable and is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Use with adequate ventilation. Vapor is harmful. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor or prolonged contact with skin. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Emergency Overview: This material is a solvent-based primer-sealer used to coat wood and other surfaces before painting. This material is a white flowable liquid with a flash point of 83 deg F.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact.

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: Frequent or prolonged contact may cause irritation or dermatitis.
Ingestion: Although not considered a significant route of exposure, ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Potential Chronic Health Effects: None known.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
This material is not considered a carcinogen by IARC or NTP and is not regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Inhalation: If exposed to excessive levels of vapor, remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 3
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: 2002-06-18
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from excessive heat, open flame, or sparks. Do not store near oxidizers.
Disposal: From MSDS
Recommended Waste Disposal Method:
This material is not considered hazardous waste under Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations (40CFR 261). However, state and local requirements for waste disposal may be more restrictive or otherwise differ from federal regulations. Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may render the waste management information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Calcium carbonate (Limestone)001317-65-3
Ligroin008032-32-4
Stoddard solvent008052-41-3
Attapulgite012174-11-7
Titanium dioxide013463-67-7
Quartz014808-60-7
Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aliphatic064742-89-8
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