A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY -- PAINT STRIPPER  -- 8010-00N006606
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PAINT STRIPPER
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:8010
NIIN:00N006606
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:617-438-7000 (DAY)
CAGE:71431
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHESTERTON A W CO
Address:225 FALLON RD
Box:City:STONEHAM
State:MA
ZIP:02180-9101
Country:US
Phone:781-438-7000/800-535-5053
CAGE:71431

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TOLUENE  (SARA III)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 1-4%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONT MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT,MAY DEFAT SKIN. DIRECT EYE CONT MAY RESULT IN EYE IRRIT

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:WASH SKIN W/SOAP & H*2O. FLUSH EYES W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:SEE OTHR PRECAUT
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION CAN FORM HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE,PHOSGENE & OTHER TOXIC FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:OPEN CONTAINERS CAREFULLY. THEY MAY BE
    UNDER SLIGHT PRESSURE.
Other Precautions:FLASH POINT: NONE TO BOILING PT WHEN TEST IAW STD
    ACCEPTED LAB METHODS. PROD CNTNS SUBSTANCES W/FLASH PTS <100F. WHEN
    PROD COMP CHANGES DUE TO EVAP,PROD FLASH PT COULD BE IN THE
    100-200F RANGE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED
Ventilation:RECOMMENDED WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED
Protective Gloves:CHEM RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DONT USE NEAR ARC WELDING,OPEN FLAMES,HOT
    SURFACES. HEAT &/OR UV RADIATION MAY CAUSE FORMATION OF HCL &/OR
    PHOSGENE. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE #: 617-438-7013 (NIGHT).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:40C,104F
Vapor Density:>1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:92

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS LIKE LIQUID CHLORINE & CONCENTRATED OXYGEN
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES & RED HOT SURFACES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,PHOSGENE & OTHER
    TOXIC FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE RECOVERED MATERIAL. WASTE DISPOSAL
    MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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