Product ID:DENS-COTE PLASTERS (ALL TYPES)
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F007726
MSDS Number: BBYRB

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

2861 MILLER ROAD
DECATUR, GA 30035

Emergency Phone: (404) 987-5190

Info Phone: (800) 424-9300

Preparer: NANCY E. WAGNER

Cage: 00284

GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP

DECATUR, GA 30035

Telephone: (404) 987-5190

Cage: 00284

PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE)

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

Fraction By Weight: 49-94%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0-49%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: VV7720000

Fraction By Weight: 0-26%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: 0-21%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

SILICA-AMORPHOUS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH (UNCALCINED)

CAS: 68855-54-9

RTECS: VV7309000

Fraction By Weight: 0-13.6%

OSHA PEL 80 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

CALCIUM OXIDE

CAS: 1305-78-8

RTECS: EW3100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-6.2%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

STARCH

CAS: 9005-25-8

RTECS: GM5090000

Fraction By Weight: 0-4.4%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9192

PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED (NUISANCE DUST)

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 8990

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG
INJURIES, SILICOSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, PULMONARY FIBROSIS, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH & HEART FAILURE, COUGHING, SNEEZING & NASAL IRRITATION.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE BURNS IF LARGE M ASS IS IN CONTACT W/SKIN DURING
HARDENING (HYDRATION); MAY DRY SKIN. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: MAY CUASE DELAYED LUNG INJURIES,
SILICOSIS, PNEUMOCONIOSIS, PULMONARY FIBROSIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH
& HEART FAILURE, COUGHING, SNEEZING & NASAL IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY
CAUSE BURNS & DRY. EYE S: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

First Aid:INGESTION: PRODUCT MAY HARDEN ON CONTACT WITH WATER. MAY
RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION IF INGESTED. SEE PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. RINSE EYES WITH
PLENTY OF RUNNIN G WATER FOR 10-15 MINUTES, INCLUDING UNDER
EYELIDS. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH
PROMPTLY WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACCUM SPILLED MATERIAL INTO A WASTE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. WEAR
APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF NECESSARY. DON'T WASH DOWN DRAINS - MAY
PLUG DRAINS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:BE SURE PROPER VENTILATION &
RESPIRATORY & EYE PROTECTION ARE USED UNDER DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:EXCESSIVE PARTICULATE IN WORKPLACE AIR MUST BE
AVOIDED. WHERE APPLICABLE, USE WET SPONGING IN LIEU OF DRY SANDING
WHENEVER POSSIBLE. DEW POINT CONDITIONS/OTHER CONDITIONS CAUSING
PRESENCE OF MOISTURE WILL HARDEN GYPSUM CEMENT DURING STORAGE

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS APPROPRIATE
FOR NUISANCE & LUNG DAMAGING DUSTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN SANDING, DRY
GRINDING, CRUSHING & MILLING.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:DESIRABLE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WHEN WET SPONGING IN LIEU OF DRY SANDING WHEN
POSSIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:2.5
pH:8.5-10
Solubility in Water:<0.2%
Appearance and Odor:WHITISH, GREY OR BUFF POWDER; LOW ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
(CRYSTALLINE SILICA): ENDOTHERMIC - DISSOLVED BY HYDROFLUORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HYDROFLUORIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE DISPOSED OF AS INERT SOLID IN SANITARY
LANDFILL OR BY OTHER PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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