SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date: 19-Oct-2022 Revision Number: 9

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name FRESH START HIGH-HIDING ALL PURPOSE PRIMER WHITE

Product Code 04600
Alternate Product Code 04600
Product Class Water thinned paint
Color White
Recommended use Primers
Restrictions on use No information available

Manufacturer Emergency Telephone

Benjamin Moore & Co. CHEMTREC: +1 703-741-5970 / 1-800-424-9300
101 Paragon Drive +1 703-527-3887 (outside US & Canada)
Montvale, NJ 07645
Phone: 1-866-708-9180
www.benjaminmoore.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification

This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Label elements

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Appearance liquid
Odor little or no odor

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

Not applicable

Other information
No information available

May cause allergic skin reaction

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WARNING: This product contains isothiazolinone compounds at levels of <0.1%. These substances are biocides
commonly found in most paints and a variety of personal care products as a preservative. Certain individuals may be
sensitive or allergic to these substances, even at low levels.

3. COMPOSITION INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Chemical name CAS No Weight-%

Titanium dioxide 13463-67-7 10 - 15
Kaolin, calcined 92704-41-1 5 - 10
Nepheline syenite 37244-96-5 1-5
Diatomaceous earth 61790-53-2 1-5
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, monoester with 25265-77-4 1-5
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol
Zinc oxide 1314-13-2 0.5 - 1
Hexanedioic acid, dihydrazide 1071-93-8 0.1 - 0.5
Sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate 68439-57-6 0.1 - 0.5

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice No hazards which require special first aid measures.

Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a
physician.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all
contaminated clothes and shoes.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water. Consult a physician if
necessary.

Most Important May cause allergic skin reaction.

Symptoms/Effects

Notes To Physician Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.

Specific Hazards Arising From The Chemical Closed containers may rupture if exposed to fire or
extreme heat.

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Sensitivity to mechanical impact No

Sensitivity to static discharge No

Flash Point Data

Flash point (°F) Not applicable
Flash Point (°C) Not applicable
Method Not applicable

Flammability Limits In Air

Lower flammability limit: Not applicable

Upper flammability limit: Not applicable

NFPA
Health hazards 1
Flammability 0
Stability 0
Special: Not Applicable

NFPA Legend
0 - Not Hazardous
1 - Slightly
2 - Moderate
3 - High
4 - Severe

The ratings assigned are only suggested ratings, the contractor/employer has ultimate responsibilities for NFPA ratings where this system is used.

Additional information regarding the NFPA rating system is available from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) at www.nfpa.org.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Other Information Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Methods for Cleaning Up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel into suitable
containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors, spray mists or
sanding dust. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.

Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children.

Incompatible Materials No information available

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

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Exposure Limits

Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL

Titanium dioxide TWA: 10 mg/m3 15 mg/m3 - TWA
Diatomaceous earth - -
20 mppcf - TWA
Zinc oxide STEL: 10 mg/m3 respirable particulate 5 mg/m3 - TWA
matter 15 mg/m3 - TWA
TWA: 2 mg/m3 respirable particulate
matter

Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Exposure Limits
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration Exposure Limits
N/E - Not Established

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin Protection Protective gloves and impervious clothing.
Respiratory Protection In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Hygiene Measures Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before re-use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance liquid
Odor little or no odor
Odor Threshold No information available
Density (lbs/gal) 10.6 - 10.9
Specific Gravity 1.27 - 1.31
pH No information available
Viscosity (cps) No information available
Solubility(ies) No information available
Water solubility No information available
Evaporation Rate No information available
Vapor pressure @20 °C (kPa) No information available
Relative vapor density No information available
Wt. % Solids 50 - 60
Vol. % Solids 35 - 45
Wt. % Volatiles 40 - 50
Vol. % Volatiles 55 - 65
VOC Regulatory Limit (g/L) < 100
Boiling Point (°F) 212
Boiling Point (°C) 100
Freezing point (°F) 32
Freezing Point (°C) 0
Flash point (°F) Not applicable
Flash Point (°C) Not applicable
Method Not applicable

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Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable

Upper flammability limit: Not applicable
Lower flammability limit: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature (°F) No information available
Autoignition Temperature (°C) No information available
Decomposition Temperature (°F) No information available
Decomposition Temperature (°C) No information available
Partition coefficient No information available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Not Applicable

Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to avoid Prevent from freezing.

Incompatible Materials No materials to be especially mentioned.

Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use.

Possibility of hazardous reactions None under normal conditions of use.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product Information

Information on likely routes of exposure

Principal Routes of Exposure Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation.

Acute Toxicity

Product Information No information available

Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics

Symptoms No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Eye contact May cause slight irritation.

Skin contact Substance may cause slight skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry
skin and cause irritation.
Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Sensitization May cause an allergic skin reaction
Neurological Effects No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Target organ effects No information available.

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STOT - single exposure No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure No information available.
Other adverse effects No information available.
Aspiration Hazard No information available

Numerical measures of toxicity

The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document

ATEmix (oral) 54811 mg/kg

ATEmix (dermal) 1216340 mg/kg

Component Information Caution - This mixture contains a substance not yet fully tested

Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50

Titanium dioxide > 10000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
13463-67-7
Kaolin, calcined > 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
92704-41-1
Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, = 3200 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 15200 mg/kg ( Rat ) -
monoester with
2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol
25265-77-4
Zinc oxide > 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) - -
1314-13-2
Sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate = 2220 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 740 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) -
68439-57-6

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogenicity
The information below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen:.

Chemical name IARC NTP OSHA

2B - Possible Human Listed
Titanium dioxide Carcinogen

• Although IARC has classified titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans (2B), their summary concludes:
"No significant exposure to titanium dioxide is thought to occur during the use of products in which titanium dioxide is
bound to other materials, such as paint."

Legend
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP - National Toxicity Program
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Effects
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.

Product Information
Acute Toxicity to Fish
No information available

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Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates

No information available

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants

No information available

Persistence / Degradability
No information available.

Bioaccumulation
There is no data for this product.

Mobility in Environmental Media

No information available.

Ozone
Not applicable

Component Information
Acute Toxicity to Fish

Titanium dioxide
LC50: > 1000 mg/L (Fathead Minnow - 96 hr.)

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Invertebrates

No information available

Acute Toxicity to Aquatic Plants

No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Method Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Local
requirements may vary, consult your sanitation department or state-designated
environmental protection agency for more disposal options.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Not regulated

ICAO / IATA Not regulated

IMDG / IMO Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories

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TSCA: United States Yes - All components are listed or exempt.

DSL: Canada Yes - All components are listed or exempt.

Federal Regulations
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive Hazard No

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains
a chemical or chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 372

None

Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product contains the following HAPs:

None

US State Regulations
California Proposition 65

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Titanium dioxide, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Ethylene glycol which are known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Chemical name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania

Titanium dioxide X X X
Diatomaceous earth X

Legend
X - Listed

16. OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS
Health hazards 1

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Flammability 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal protection -

HMIS Legend
0 - Minimal Hazard
1 - Slight Hazard
2 - Moderate Hazard
3 - Serious Hazard
4 - Severe Hazard
* - Chronic Hazard
X - Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for "Special" handling instructions.
Note: The PPE rating has intentionally been left blank. Choose appropriate PPE that will protect employees from the hazards the material will
present under the actual normal conditions of use.

Caution: HMISÒ ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4 representing significant hazards or
risks. Although HMISÒ ratings are not required on MSDSs under 29 CFR 1910.1200, the preparer, has chosen to provide them. HMISÒ ratings are
to be used only in conjunction with a fully implemented HMISÒ program by workers who have received appropriate HMISÒ training. HMISÒ is a
registered trade and service mark of the NPCA. HMISÒ materials may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.

WARNING! If you scrape, sand, or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO
LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator to control lead
exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to protect yourself
and your family by contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.

Prepared By Product Stewardship Department

Benjamin Moore & Co.
101 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645
800-225-5554

Revision Date: 19-Oct-2022

Revision Summary Not available

Disclaimer
The information contained herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown
above. This information is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a
supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determination of suitability and
completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of
employees. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the user to be in accordance with applicable
federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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