FG0213          - BOTTOM LINE 40   #213                  
                         Material Safety Data Sheet
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  SECTION I - IDENTITY  
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                                       BOTTOM LINE 40 #213                  
                                                           Hazardous -  YES 
PERMA Incorporated                     ------------------------------------
605 Springs Road                       |  Health                   |   1   |
Bedford, MA. 01730                     |  Flammability             |   2   |
                                       |  Reactivity               |   0   |
                                       |  Personal Protection      |   B   |
 Telephone Number for Information      ------------------------------------
   (617)667-5161                                4 = Most Hazardous
 Date Prepared                         Emergency Phone Number
  06/04/98                           1-800-255-3924 or Poison Center
 Prepared ByA.Vadasz            
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  SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
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          Hazardous Components    PEL    TWA   STEL   Other Limits    %
             CAS Reg#            ppm    ppm    ppm                  (opt)
 Stoddard Solvent                500    100                         < 60 
            CAS# 8052 - 41 - 3                                           
                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
*LISTED CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF SCT.313 OF TITLE III. 
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  SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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  Boiling point          - 320F    Specific Gravity(Water=1)         - 0.85
  Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) - 2.0     Melting Point                     - N.A.
  Vapor Density (air=1)  - 4.5     Evaporation Rate(Butyl Acetate=1) -0.08
  Viscosity (CPS)        - NA      Decomposition Temperature        -NA. 
  Auto Ignition Temp.    - NA      Solubility in Water    -NEGLIGIBLE          
  pH - N.A.  +/-                                                               
  Appearance and Odor  -Clear amber liquid, solvent odor                     
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  SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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  Flash Point  - TCC 140 F                 Flammable Limits 
                                            LEL - 0.7       UEL - 6.0  
  Extinguishing media  - CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL                              
                                                                              
  Fire Fighting Procedure - COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER, USE SELF-CONTAINED   
     BREATHING APPARATUS, BURNING PRODUCT IS TOXIC                            
  Fire and Explosion Hazards - CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO  
     EXTREME HEAT. ISOLATE FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME.                     
                                                                              
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  SECTION  V - REACTIVITY DATA
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  Stability - STABLE         
  Conditions to Avoid - HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME                                
                                                                               
  Incompatibility - STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.                                 
  Hazardous Decomposition or Byproduct - THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY YIELD     
                                           CARBON MONOXIDE                     
  Hazardous Polymerization - WILL NOT OCCUR 
  Conditions to Avoid - N.A.                                                  
                                                                               
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 The information herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
 warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or 
 results to be obtained from use thereof.
  Essentially similar to OSHA form # 174
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   SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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  Routes of entry:
  Inhalation  - YES         Skin  - NO             Ingestion  - YES
  Health Hazards-Acute: CAUSES EYE IRRITATION, DRYING OF SKIN, DIZZINESS      
     CHRONIC: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, DERMATITIS                         
     TARGET ORGANS: SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM                             
  Carcinogenicity: NO                                                         
    NTP - N.A.       IARC Monographs - N.A.       OSHA Regulated - YES  
  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure  - IRRITATION AND REDNESS OF SKIN,           
                                     DIZZINESS                                 
                                                                               
  Medical Conditions Aggravated  - DERMATITIS                                
                                     BRONCHO-PULMONARY PROBLEMS                
                                                                               
  Emergency and First Aid Procedures - EYE&SKIN CONTACT: BLOT WITH TOWEL, FLUSH
     WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.          
     INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION               
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  SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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 Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled - DIKE AND       
     COLLECT MATERIAL INTO METAL CONTAINER. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS. USE WATER  
     OR FOAM SPRAY TO LESSEN FIRE HAZARD.  USE ABSORBENT FOR SMALL SPILL.      
 Waste Disposal Method  - RECYCLE, INCINERATE, OR USE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGE- 
     MENT FACILITY FOR DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.    
     EPA WASTE NO. D001                                                        
 Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage - COMBUSTIBLE, KEEP    
     AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID    
     PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.                                            
 Other Precautions  - STORE IN SECURE AREA. DISPOSE OF EMPTY CONTAINERS SAFELY
                       KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN                           
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   SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
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  Respiratory Protection - USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR         
     CONCENTRATIONS ABOVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.                               
  Ventilation    Local Exhaust - RECOMMENDED                                   
                 Mechanical    - REQUIRED; EXCHANGE EVERY 10 -15 MIN.          
                 Special       - BLOW AIR INTO PITS AND DEPRESSIONS            
                 Other         - ASSURE FRESH AIR CIRCULATION                  
 Protective Gloves  - REQUIRED: RUBBER, PLASTIC                              
 Eye Protection     - REQUIRED: SAFETY GLASSES                               
 Other Protection   - APRON OR SHOP COAT RECOMMENDED                         
                                                                             
 Work/Hygienic Practices - DO NOT EAT/DRINK OR SMOKE NEXT TO MATERIAL.       
                             WASH HANDS/FACE AFTER WORK.                       
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   SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION                49 CFR
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 Unit Cont. -  55,30,5,1 GAL. METAL  CONT.       Report Qty. (Lbs) -  NA.  
 OSHA -  CLASS II. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID              Labels  - NONE           
 DOT  -  COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID-EXEMPT PER 49 CFR 173.150(f)            
 UN   -  COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID-EXEMPT PER 49 CFR 173.150(f)            
                                                                           
                                                                           
                                                                           
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Vendor assumes no responsiblity for injury to vendee or third person proxim-
ately caused if reasonable safety procedures are not adhered to as stipulated
in the data sheet. Additionally, vendor assumes no responsibility for injury
to vendee or third persons proximately caused by abnormal use of the material
even if reasonable safety procedures are followed. Further more, vendee
assumes the risk in use of the material.

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