SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 PRODUCT NAME         : AMERCOAT 68HS POWDER
 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 68HSP00048
 PRODUCT CLASS        : ZINC-RICH EPOXY PRIMER
 HEALTH               : WARNING                       HMIS/NFPA   : H2F0R1

 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

 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  01   ZINC DUST                                      7440-66-6      100.0 %
        (As fume STEL 10mg/m3, trace contaminants lead**#<0.2%,
        cadmium**#<0.03%)

        (SARA, CERCLA)
  02   ZINC OXIDE                                     1314-13-2        5.0 %
        (As fume)
        (SARA)

                 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
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  01       dna      5.0       dna      5.0      N.A.         dna         dna
  02       dna      5.0       dna      5.0      N.A.         dna    6000.000

 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

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 HAPs (40CFR 63).

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

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 EXPOSURE EFFECTS:  Dust or powder can be harmful due to mechanical
 irritation. Irritating to eyes, skin and if inhaled; to nose and throat.
 Excessive or prolonged inhalation can cause headache, nausea or dizziness.

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

 SKIN:  Irritant.

 INHALATION:  Irritant.  Lung injury.  Welding fumes can cause welding fume
 fever.  May cause metal fume fever

 EYES:  Irritant.

 INGESTION:  Harmful if swallowed.

 TARGET ORGANS:  Lungs.  Skin.  Eyes.  Stomach.

 MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:  No Information.

 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.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 FLASH POINT: N.A.                           LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.
                                             UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT: N.A.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 FLAMMABILITY - OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE
                 DOT: NOT APPLICABLE

 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  FOAM  CO2  DRY CHEMICAL

 LOWEST FLASHING SOLVENT:

 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Water or foam may cause frothing due
 to generation of carbon dioxide.  Finely divided dry powders and dust at
 sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air.  Prevent
 static discharge.  Moisture may cause hydrogen to evolve.

 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:  Do not place unreacted, mixed material containing aluminum
 or zinc in a sealed scrap receptacle containing water or other mixed
 material as gassing may cause container to burst.  Avoid breathing dust.
 Sweep or collect with vacuum equipment approved for use in hazardous
 locations. Place in separate container.

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

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 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.

 HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating,
 smoking or using toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before use.


SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 BOILING RANGE     : N.A.             VAPOR DENSITY   : Is heavier than air
 ODOR              : NA               WEIGHT PER GAL  : 58.8000
 APPEARANCE        : POWDER           EVAPORATION RATE: Is slower than Butyl
 SOLUBILITY IN H2O : NO                                 Acetate
 MIXED VOC, G/L    : 288              MIXED THINNED VOC, G/L  : 335
 THINNER           : 65 @ 0.5 pint    PHOTOCHEMICALLY REACTIVE: No
 VOLATILE VOLUME % : 0.00

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Heat, open flame, arc or sparks.  Water or moisture.

 INCOMPATIBILITY:  Strong oxidizers, acids and alkalies.  Water.

 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  (BY FIRE, BURNING OR WELDING); CO, CO2.
 Zinc oxide fumes.

 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.: D003

 DISPOSAL METHOD:  Place in separate, closed metal container in accordance
 with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations. This material has
 passed the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP).  Do not place
 unreacted, mixed material containing aluminum or zinc in a sealed scrap
 receptacle containing water or other mixed material as gassing may cause
 container to burst.

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Paint

 DOT HAZARD CLASS: NA                       HAZARD SUBCLASS: NA

 DOT UN/NA NUMBER: Not Regulated    IMO: NA           PACKING GROUP  : NA

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 -




SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

 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