Product ID:USG NO. 1 POTTERY PLASTER
MSDS Date:12/20/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:01-131-9228
MSDS Number: BHGSH

UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY

101 S WACKER DR
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4678
US

Emergency Phone: 312-321-4383/312-606-4542

Info Phone: 312-321-4383

Cage: 61357

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO

CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

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

Cage: 61357

CALCIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-18-9

RTECS: WS6920000

Fraction By Weight: 80-100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 0-5%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

TRICALCIUM SILICATE, DICALCIUM

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

Fraction By Weight: 0-5%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, LIME, CALCIUM HYDRATE

CAS: 1305-62-0

RTECS: EW2800000

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER CELLULOSE,

CAS: 9004-62-0

RTECS: FJ5958000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 9002-89-5

RTECS: TR8100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

STARCH

CAS: 9005-25-8

RTECS: GM5090000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

WOOD FIBER FROM U.S. SOFTWOOD TREES

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

NAPTHALENESULFONIC ACID, POLYMER W/FORMALDEHYDE, POTASSIUM

CAS: 9069-79-8

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.8%

ALUMINUM SULFATE

CAS: 10043-01-3

RTECS: BD1700000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM CITRATE

CAS: 144-33-2

RTECS: GE7580000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

TARTARIC ACID

CAS: 87-69-4

RTECS: WW7875000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.3%

HYDROLYZED PROTEIN

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.3%

SODIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7558-80-7

RTECS: WA1900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.2%

SODIUM SALT OF SULFONATED NAPHTHALENEFORMALDEHYDE

CAS: 9084-06-4

RTECS: EC4850000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.2%

POTASSIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-80-5

RTECS: TT5900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

HYDROXYPROPYL METHYCELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-65-3

RTECS: NF9125000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.07%

CALCIUM LIGNOSULFONATE *93-4*

CAS: 8061-52-7

Fraction By Weight: 0%-TRACE

POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE *93-4*

CAS: 304-59-6

Fraction By Weight: 0%-TRACE

TRIBUTYL PHOSPHATE

CAS: 126-73-8

RTECS: TC7700000

Fraction By Weight: 0%-TRACE

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 2.2 MG/CUM

POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL),

CAS: 68890-88-0

Fraction By Weight: 0%-TRACE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY REQUIRE
SURGICAL REMOVAL OF AFFECTED TISSUE. MAY DRY SKIN. EYES:
IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE EYES/NOSE THROAT/UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER TO REMOVE PARTICLES. SKIN: WASH W/ WATER
. INGESTION: SEE PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM MATERIAL FROM SPILLAGE INTO A
WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS. SLURRY MAY
PLUG DRAINS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DEW POINT CONDITIONS, OR OTHER
CONDITIONS CAUSING THE PRESENCE OF LIQUID WATER WILL HARDEN PLASTER
DURING STORAGE.

Respiratory Protection:APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:DESIRABLE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1450C
Spec Gravity:2.68-3.2
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, LOW ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >1450C - DECOMPOSES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE, CALCIUM OXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS MATERIAL CAN BE DISPOSED OF AS INERT SOLID
IN A LANDFILL OR BY OTHER PROCEDURES WHICH ARE ACCEPTED UNDER
FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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