How to Guide

SAFETY

Wood ﬁnishing can be fun and rewarding if you

follow simple safety guidelines. Always read and

follow all label directions and precautions for

the Minwax® products you are using.

WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old lead-based

paint, you may release lead dust. Lead is toxic. For more

information, contact the National Lead Information

Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to epa.gov/lead.

FIRST AID: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Contact

physician immediately. For skin contact, wash thoroughly

with soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical

aention. If aected by inhalation, immediately move to

fresh air. If symptoms persist, contact physician.

FOR EYE CONTACT: Immediately ﬂush eyes thoroughly

with water, then remove contact lenses. Continue to

ﬂush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation

persists, seek medical aention.

DANGER: Contains mineral spirits. Harmful or fatal if

swallowed. Do not take internally. Skin irritant. Avoid

contact with skin and eyes. Wear rubber gloves and

safety glasses when handling. Combustible. Do not use or

store near heat, sparks, ﬂame or other source of ignition.

Close container aer each use. Avoid inhalation. If using

indoors, open all windows and doors to make sure there is

fresh air movement. Keep out of reach of children.

DANGER: Rags, steel wool and other waste soaked with

oil-based ﬁnishes and sanding residue may spontaneously

catch ﬁre if improperly discarded. Immediately place

rags, steel wool and other waste soaked with oil-based

ﬁnishes and sanding residue in a sealed, water-ﬁlled

metal container. Dispose of in accordance with local

ﬁre regulations.

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