MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
General Finishes Corporation
SECTION 1: Material Identification
Material Name: Milk Paint
Colors: Basil, Millstone, Snow White, Antique White, Lamp Black, Sage Green, White
Primer, Red Pepper, Baby Blue, Brick Red, Autumn Haze, Federal Blue, Buttermilk
Yellow, Linen, Little Pink, Red Primer
Revision Date: June 1, 2005
Material Description: Water-based coating
HMIS Ratings
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Manufacturer:
General Finishes Corp., P.O Box 510567, New Berlin, WI 53151
(800) 783-6050
Emergency Phone Numbers:
(262) 786-6050
SECTION 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients
CAS # Chemical Name Percent TLV PEL
7732-18-5 Water 45-55% Not applicable Not applicable
Proprietary Acrylic polymer 19 -23% Not established Not established
471-34-1 Calcium carbonate 0-16% 10 mg/m3 total 15 mg/m3 total,
5 mg/m3 resp
13463-67-7 Titanium dioxide 0-14% 10 mg/m3 total 15 mg/m3 total,
5 mg/m3 resp
66402-68-4 Aluminum silicate, 0-5% 2 mg/m3 TWA resp 15 mg/m3 total,
anhydrous 5 mg/m3 resp
57-55-6 Propylene glycol 1.75-2.75% Not established Not established
Proprietary Glycol ethers 1.50-2.70% Not established Not established
Proprietary Proprietary solvents 0.1-0.4% Not established Not established
1333-86-4 Carbon black 0-2.5% 3.5 mg/m3 TWA 3.5 mg/m3 TWA
14808-60-7 Quartz 0-2.6% 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 0.1 mg/m3 TWA
Proprietary Proprietary ingredients 1-22% Not established Not established
including organic
colorants
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SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
* Emergency Overview *
White liquid. Combustible. May cause eye, skin or respiratory irritation, dizziness,
headache, nausea.
Effects of Short-Term Overexposure:
Eyes: Irritation
Skin: Irritation
Inhalation: Irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea
Ingestion: Irritation, nausea
Effects of Chronic Overexposure: ND
Material Exposure Limits: See Section 2 for information on ingredients.
Routes of Entry: Contact, inhalation, ingestion
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, nervous system
Cancer Rating: This material does not contain more than 0.1% of any chemical listed
by NTP, IARC or OSHA as being carcinogenic.
Additional Information: Not applicable
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical
attention if necessary.
Inhalation: If exposed to excessive levels, remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if
necessary.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth if conscious. Seek medical attention if necessary.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: > 210 oF
Method Used: CC (ASTM D3828)
Flammable Limits (Percentage in air):
UEL: ND
LEL: ND
Extinguishing Media: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, water spray
Control Measures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full turn-out gear. Use
water spray to cool containers.
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Unusual Hazards: Closed containers may rupture or explode when exposed to extreme
heat.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spills: Use personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Contain spilled material and
soak up with inert absorbant. Collect for disposal.
Releases to the air: Not applicable
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid personal contact. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash after handling.
Storage requirements: Keep container closed and upright. Do not store above 120 oF.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Protective equipment: *
Eyes: Safety glasses or chemical goggles
Skin: Impervious gloves should be worn to prevent prolonged or repeated skin
contact
Respiratory: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator if exposure
limits exceeded
Ventilation: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Additional information: None
*
Protective equipment should be determined by conditions of exposure.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Odor: Tinted liquid, solvent odor
Specific gravity (water = 1): 1.18-1.30
Boiling point: > 212.0 oF
Melting/freezing point: ND
Percent volatile: 50%-59% /wt
VOC: See chart
Vapor pressure: ND
Vapor density (air = 1): ND
Evaporation rate (n-Butyl acetate = 1): ND
pH: ND
Solubility in water: Miscible
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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Not applicable
Hazardous polymerization: Not applicable
Conditions to avoid: Not applicable
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition products: CO, CO2
Unusual hazards: Not applicable
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No information available at this time.
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
No information required at this time.
SECTION 13: Disposal Procedures
Material and containers should be disposed in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations.
Empty Container Warning: Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and
can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose
such containers to heat, flame, sparks, or other sources of ignition; THEY MAY
EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to clean since residue
is difficult to remove. Empty containers should be completely drained and properly
disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental
regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation Information
DOT Hazard Classification: Not regulated
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances above de minimis
level: None
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CERCLA Hazardous Substances above de minimis level: None
SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic Chemicals above de minimis level:
Glycol ethers
California Proposition 65: WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to
the State of California to cause cancer.
123-91-1 1,4-Dioxane
71-43-2 Benzene
14808-60-7 Quartz
1333-86-4 Carbon Black
California Proposition 65: WARNING: This product contains chemical(s) known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
108-88-3 Toluene
71-43-2 Benzene
VOC Data*:
Color VOC VOC % Color VOC VOC %
lb/gal g/l Solvent lb/gal g/l Solvent
Antique White 1.20 145 4.62 Little Pink 1.20 144 4.63
Autumn Haze 1.20 144 4.51 Millstone 1.21 146 4.63
Baby Blue 1.20 144 4.62 Red Pepper 1.25 149 4.45
Basil 1.25 150 4.61 Red Primer 1.22 146 4.42
Brick Red 1.21 145 4.54 Sage Green 1.24 148 4.72
Buttermilk Yellow 1.21 146 4.67 Snow White 1.20 145 4.62
Federal Blue 1.20 144 4.54 White Primer 1.25 149 4.71
Lampblack 1.20 144 4.56
Linen 1.22 146 4.67
*Grams (pounds) of VOC per Liter (gallon) of coating, less water and less exempt compounds
SECTION 16: Other Information
Abbreviations:
NA - Not applicable
ND - Not determined
General Finishes believes that the information contained in this MSDS is correct as of this date. However,
because the material may be used under conditions over which General Finishes has no control or in ways we
cannot anticipate, we give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. General
Finishes assumes no responsibility for any damage to person, property or user of this material or to insure that
it is properly and safely used.
End of MSDS
Revised 06/01/2005
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