BJWZC - DURABOND WALLBOARD COMPOUND

Product Identification

Product ID:DURABOND WALLBOARD COMPOUND
MSDS Date:09/03/1992
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F012518
MSDS Number: BJWZC

Responsible Party
UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
125 S FRANKLIN ST
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4678
US

Emergency Phone: 312-606-4542

Info Phone: 312-606-4542

Cage: 61357

Contractor
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

Telephone: 312-606-4000 (EMERG /4542)

Cage: 61357

Ingredients

TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)


PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST


POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER

CAS: 9003-20-7

RTECS: AK0920000


ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

ACGIH TLV: C 127 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


GYPSUM

CAS: 13397-24-5

RTECS: MG2360000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM


<20 G/L

RTECS: 9999999VO


CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000


SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT & UPPER
RESPIRATOR SYSTEM IRRITATION. EYES: TRANSITORY IRRITATION. SKIN:
DRYNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE,
BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, & ASTHMA

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP
& WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL
DRIES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
FREEZING.
Other Precautions:WHEN FINISHING JOINTS USING THESE PRODUCTS, WET
SANDING IS RECOMMENDED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF DRY SANDED
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN INGREDIENTS 1317-65-3 OR 13397-24-5. HEALTH EFFECTS
ARE DERIVED FROM SPRAY MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING.

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:8-9.5
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE PASTE W/LOW ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 35

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE
& LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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