Date Prepared: March 1998

            HURST CHEMICAL COMPANY                                                                       Revised: April 2002





                                        MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I. PRODUCT INFORMATION

Trade Name: SmartPlate Fountain Solution 390

Chemical names, common names: Complex Water Base Solution

Manufacturer's Name: HURST CHEMICAL COMPANY

Address: 2500 San Fernando Road Los Angeles, CA 90065

DOT CLASSIFICATION: (Not regulated)

For Product Information, call : (323) 223-4121

FOR EMERGENCY, CALL CHEMTREC, 24 HOUR: 1800 424-9300



II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

                                             Exposure Limits in Air

Chemical Names            CAS Number         ACGIH (TWA)            OSHA (PEL)

2-Butoxyethanol           111-76-2           25 ppm                 25 ppm

Ethylene glycol           107-21-1           50 ppm Ceil.           50 ppm Ceil

Water                     7732-18-5          None                   None

Propylene glycol          57-55-6            Not Established        Not Established

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Section IIA - This product contains the following chemicals subject to reporting requirements of SARA 313 and

40 CFR 372.

Listed Ingredients               CAS Number              Weight % Range

2-Butoxyethanol                  111-76-2                8.0 - 10.00

Ethylene glycol                  107-21-1                3.0 - 5.0



III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Vapor density (air = 1): <1                   Specific Gravity: 1.04       Density lb/gal: 8.73

Solubility in water: 100%                     VOC Composite Partial Pressure, mm Hg at 20°C: < 0.5

Evaporation rate (Bu Ac = 1): <1              Boiling Range °F: 180-388

Appearance and odor: Clear yellowish liquid.

Volatile Organic Content (VOC,EPA Method 24): 103gm/l or 0.85 lb/gal



IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION

                 HAZARD RANKING

HMIS          Health Hazard=1                            0=Least        4=Extreme

HAZARD        Flammability=1                             1=Slight

CLASS         Reactivity= 0                              2=Moderate

              Other = B                                  3 = High

                                                         B=Safety glasses, nitrile gloves.



Flash Point °F: > 200                  Flammable class: IIIB

Flammable limits in air,volume%:       lower: n/a     upper: n/a

Fire extinguishing materials:    N water spray          N carbon dioxide              N foam

                                 N dry chemical         Y other



Special firefighting procedures: The product is not flammable. However vapors exposed to heat or open flame may sep-

arate and become flammable. Then use Dry chemical or foam to extinguish.

Unusual fire and explosion hazard: : Not known.



V. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE FOR EACH POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE -

Inhaled: This product has low degree of toxicity. Breathing high concentrations of vapors or mists may cause irritation of

nose, throat and signs of nervous system depression.

Contact with skin or eyes: This material may cause skin and eye irritation.

Absorbed through skin: No data available of harmful effects through skin absorption.

Swallowed: Ingestion of excessive amount may cause irritation of digestive tract, signs of nervous system depression,

Kidney damage, convulsions, coma.

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HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE -

Acute: May cause eye, skin & digestive track irritation.

Chronic: Kidney damage & visual disturbances.



FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES -

Eye Contact: For direct contact, hold eyelids apart and flush the affected eye (s) with clean water for 15 minutes, If irrita-

tion or redness develops, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, cleanse affected area (s) thoroughly by washing with mild soap & water. If

irritation or redness develops, seek medical attention.

Inhaled: Move victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms appear seek medical attention.

Swallowed: Seek immediate medical attention, do notinduce vomitting.

COMMENTS: This substance has not been identified as a carcinogen or probable carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA.

Ethylene glycol in this product is a probable hazard to the fetus based on tests with laboratory animals. 2-Butoxyethanol

has caused blood disorders resulting in liver, kidney and spleen disorders in long term studies in laboratory animals.

Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational over exposure to solvents with permanent brain & nerv-

ous system damage, (Sometimes referred to as solvent or painter's syndrome). Intentional misuse by deliberately con-

centrating & inhaling this product may be harmful or fatal.



VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable under ordinary use & storage.

Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, anhydride, isocyanate, acetaldehyde, chlo-

rine, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide, aluminum and organometallic contaminates.

Hazardous Decomposition products (including combustion products): Carbon monoxide/ or carbon dioxide, oxides of

nitrogen.

Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.



VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spill response procedures: For small spills, do not flush with water, use absorbant pads. Keep out of drains, sewers or

waterways. Use sand or other inert material to dam and contain spill.

Preparing wastes for disposal: Dispose of product in accordance with local ordinance.



VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

Ventilation and engineering controls: Normal shop ventilation is adequate.

Respiratory Protection:In working atmosphere where TLV or PEL levels are exceeded, use NIOSH approved chemical

cartridge respirator.

Eye Protection: Approved eye protection to safeguard against potential eye contact, irritation or injury is recommended.

Gloves: The use of nitrile gloves impermeable to the specific material handled is advised.

Other clothing and equipment: It is suggested that a source of clean water be available in work area for flushing eyes &

skin. Impervious clothing should be worn as needed.



OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Keep containers tightly closed. Keep containers cool, dry and away from sources of ignition. Use and store this product

with adequate ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapors and personal contact with the product. Use good personal hygiene

practice. All containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental

regulations.



HURST CHEMICAL COMPANY furnishes Material Safety Data Sheets based upon information from raw material suppli-

ers. This information is provided in compliance with Federal Regulation 29CFR 1910.

HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER

WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IS TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS

INFORMATION, THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT,

THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE.



This information and product are furnished on the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determi-

nation as to the suitability of the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assume the risk of his

use thereof.