SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 PRODUCT NAME         : AMERCOAT 68HS CURE
 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 68HSC00000
 PRODUCT CLASS        : ZINC-RICH EPOXY PRIMER
 HEALTH               : WARNING                       HMIS/NFPA   : H2F2R0

 Ameron International
 Protective Coatings Group
 201 North Berry St.
 Brea, CA  92821

 EMERGENCY:800-424-9300 (ChemTrec)
 24 Hours Emergency Hotline

 INFORMATION: William B. Dances, PHONE: 714-529-1951  PREPARE DATE: 02/08/01
                                            PREVIOUS REVISION DATE: 01/09/01

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
                                                                     WT/WT %
 ITEM  -------------- CHEMICAL NAME ---------------  CAS NUMBER    LESS THAN

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  01   POLYAMIDE RESIN                               68410-23-1       50.0 %
        (Also CAS#s 68910-91-8 & 68082-29-1. TETA @ 6%)




  02   HIGH FLASH NAPHTHA                            64742-95-6      22.40 %
        (Mfg TLV 50ppm; trace contaminant benzene**#<30ppm SARA)


        (CERCLA)
  03   1,2,4-Trimethyl benzene                          95-63-6      16.60 %


        (SARA, CERCLA)
  04   XYLENE                                         1330-20-7       8.30 %
        (STEL 150ppm; Ceiling 300ppm; trace contaminant benzene**# @<10ppm,
        toluene#<1%)

        (HAPS, SARA, CERCLA)
  05   TRIETHYLENE TETRAMINE                           112-24-3        5.0 %
        (Trace ethyleneamines <1.6%)



SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

                                                                     WT/WT %
 ITEM  -------------- CHEMICAL NAME ---------------  CAS NUMBER    LESS THAN

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  06   ETHYL BENZENE                                   100-41-4       2.00 %
        (STEL 125ppm)


        (HAPS, SARA, CERCLA)

                 EXPOSURE LIMITS
       ----- ACGIH ----   ----- OSHA -----       VP             TOXICITY
       TLV-TWA  TLV-TWA   PEL-TWA  PEL-TWA      mmHg        LD50        LC50
 ITEM    ppm     Mg/M3      ppm     Mg/M3       @68F        g/kg         ppm
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  01       dna      dna       dna      dna      N.A.       8.000         dna
  02       dna      dna       100      dna       2.7       3.100    3670.000
  03   25.0000   125.00    25.000  125.000       1.0         dna         dna
  04  100           434       100      435       6.6       3.900    6700.000
  05       dna      dna       dna      dna      N.A.       0.800         dna
  06  100           434       100      435       7.1         dna         dna

 REGULATORY:  **CALIF.TITLE 26:22-12000 (PROP 65). WARNING: This product
 contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
 #CALIF.TITLE 26:22-12000 (PROP 65). WARNING: This product contains a
 chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
 reproductive harm.  All ingredients are on TSCA inventory or are exempt.
 Toxic chemicals marked (SARA, CERCLA, HAPs) are subject to reporting
 requirements of SARA (40CFR 355 and 372), CERCLA (40CFR 302), or
 HAPs (40CFR 63).

 (S)=Skin; LD50=Dermal.rabbit; LC50=Inhalation,rat; dna=data not available;
 na=not applicable

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 EXPOSURE EFFECTS:  Vapor or spray mist or spattered material can be
 harmful. Irritating to eyes, skin, and if inhaled; to nose and throat.
 Excessive or prolonged inhalation can cause headache, nausea or dizziness.
 Repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents is associated
 with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional abuse, misuse
 or other massive exposure to solvents may cause multiple organ damage
 and/or death.

 OVER-EXPOSURE (prolonged or repeated use):  CAN AGGRAVATE OR ACCENTUATE ANY
 OF THESE EFFECTS.

 SKIN:  Irritant.  Severe burns.  Sensitization or allergic reaction, such
 as rash or hives.  Can be absorbed through skin.  Can cause defatting and

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 drying of skin.

 INHALATION:  Irritant.  Lung injury.  Respiratory sensitization and
 allergic reaction such as asthma.  Central nervous system damage.  Chemical
 pneumonia.  Xylene or toluene may cause irregular heart beat.

 EYES:  Severe irritant.  Corneal injury.  Irreversible burns and damage.

 INGESTION:  Can be fatal if swallowed.  Aspiration into lungs can damage
 lungs and cause chemical pneumonia.

 TARGET ORGANS:  Kidneys.  Liver.  Lungs.  Heart.  Skin.  Eyes.  Stomach.
 Central nervous system.  Fetal defects.

 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:  Kidneys.  Liver.  Skin.  Eyes.
 Respiratory.  Allergies.  Lungs.

 PRIMARY ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:  SKIN CONTACT  INHALATION  INGESTION  EYE
 CONTACT

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

 FIRST AID PROCEDURES:  INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Restore normal
 breathing. Treat symptomatically. See physician. SKIN: Wash thoroughly with
 soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.Consult physician if
 irritation persists. EYES: Flush immediately with plenty of water for at
 least 15 minutes and get medical attention. INGESTION: Drink 1 or 2 glasses
 of water to dilute. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
 Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician or poison control center
 IMMEDIATELY. Treat symptomatically.  After flushing eyes for 15 minutes,
 get IMMEDIATE medical attention from an ophthalmologist.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 FLASH POINT: 110 F (SETA)                   LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:   1.0 %
                                             UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT:   7.0 %

 FLAMMABILITY - OSHA: COMBUSTIBLE - CLASS II
                 DOT: FLAMMABLE

 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  FOAM  CO2  DRY CHEMICAL

 LOWEST FLASHING SOLVENT: 100-41-4

 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Closed containers may explode when
 exposed to extreme heat and pressure buildup.  May produce a floating fire
 hazard.  Isolate from electrical equipment, sparks, heat and open flame.


SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 Vapors may spread long distances, cause flash fire or ignite explosively.

 FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Wear full protective equipment, self-contained
 breathing apparatus. Water may be used to cool closed containers to prevent
 pressure build-up or explosion when exposed to extreme heat.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 SPILL, LEAKS:  Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid breathing vapors.
 Ventilate area. Use absorbent, inert cleanup materials. (DO NOT use
 sawdust.) Remove absorbent material with non-sparking tools. Place in
 separate container.  Keep out of sewers and waterways. If entry is
 threatened or occurs, notify local authorities.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

 HANDLING AND STORAGE:  Keep container closed, upright when not in use.
 Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid prolonged storage
 temperatures above 100F.  Use caution when pouring. Avoid breathing sanding
 dust.  Do not weld or flame cut on empty container.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 VENTILATION:  Implement administrative and engineering controls to reduce
 exposure. Provide sufficient ventilation in volume and pattern to keep air
 contaminant concentrations below the TLV limits. Remove welding or flame
 cutting decomposition products; follow current,ANSI Z49.1,"Safety in
 Welding and Cutting". Refer to 29 CFR parts 1910 and 1915, for coating
 operations; part 1910.146, Confined Spaces.

 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Wear NIOSH/MSHA certified respirator designed to
 remove a combination of particulates (dust or spray mist) and vapor. When
 brushing, rolling or spreading; select the appropriate respiratory
 protection for the conditions. For specific conditions, refer to current
 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards". In confined or restricted
 ventilation areas use air-line respirators or hoods. Refer to 29 CFR, OSHA
 parts 1910.134 and 1915 for coating operations;part 1910.146 Confined
 Spaces;ANSI Z88.2,Practices for Respiratory Protection; 42 CFR, part 84
 Particulate Respirators.

 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:  Dependent upon application method, wear
 resistant coveralls, gloves and shoe coverings to prevent skin contact.
 Wear solvent resistant glasses with splash guards or face shield to protect
 eyes from splash, spatter and/or spray mist.Consult 29 CFR 1910.132, 133,
 136, 138; ANSI Z87.1, Z41.  Use explosion and spark-proof equipment.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating,
 smoking or using toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before use.  Destroy
 contaminated leather and absorbent shoes, which cannot be decontaminated,
 to prevent reuse.

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 BOILING RANGE     : 276 - 336 F      VAPOR DENSITY   : Is heavier than air
 ODOR              : SOLVENT          WEIGHT PER GAL  :  7.6497
 APPEARANCE        : LIQUID           EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
 SOLUBILITY IN H2O : NO                                 Acetate
 MIXED VOC, G/L    : 288              MIXED THINNED VOC, G/L  : 336
 THINNER           : 65 @ 0.50PINTS   PHOTOCHEMICALLY REACTIVE: Yes
 VOLATILE VOLUME % : 52.98

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Heat, open flame, arc or sparks.  Epoxies under
 uncontrolled conditions.

 INCOMPATIBILITY:  Strong oxidizers, acids and alkalies.

 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  (BY FIRE, BURNING OR WELDING); CO, CO2.
 NOx.  Nitrosamines.  Toxic gases or fumes.  ammonia

 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur under normal conditions.

 STABILITY: This product is stable under normal storage conditions.


SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

 TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:  See Section 2.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:  No Information.

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 EPA Waste No.: D001


SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 DISPOSAL METHOD:  Place in separate, appropriate, closed container in
 accordance with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations. This
 material has NOT been tested by Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
 (TCLP).

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Paint

 DOT HAZARD CLASS: 3                        HAZARD SUBCLASS: NA

 DOT UN/NA NUMBER: 1263             IMO: NA           PACKING GROUP  : III

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

 U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -

 OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
 1910.1200)

 NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
 The following materials are non-hazardous, but are among the top five
 components in this product:

 ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER
 No non-hazardous materials are among the top five ingredients.

 PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
 The following non-hazardous ingredients are present in the product at
 greater than 3%:

 ----------- CHEMICAL NAME -----------    CAS NUMBER
 No non-hazardous ingredients are present at greater than 3%.

 INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: AS FOLLOWS -

 CANADIAN WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared in compliance with Controlled
 Product Regulations except for use of the 16 headings.

 CANADIAN WHMIS CLASS: No information available.

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION


SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION