Product ID:COVER COAT DRYWALL COMPOUND USG-TAPING
MSDS Date:12/19/1988
FSC:5610
NIIN:00F009747
MSDS Number: BHNKT

UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY

101 S. WACKER DRIVE
CHICAGO, IL 60606

Emergency Phone: (312) 606-4000

Info Phone: (312) 606-4000

Cage: 61357

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO

CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

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

Cage: 61357

CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 50-85%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: 0-12%

OSHA PEL 20 MPPCF

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

TALC (CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS)

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

Fraction By Weight: 0-10%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 RDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9192

PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

Fraction By Weight: 0-10%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

KAOLIN

CAS: 1332-58-7

RTECS: GF1670500

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

OSHA PEL SEE TABLE Z3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9293

PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE)

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

Fraction By Weight: 50-85%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. INHALATION: NOSE,
THROAT & UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT, &
UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY FIBROSIS OR
SILICOSIS). TARGET ORGAN: LUNGS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER TO REMOVE PARTICLES.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INGESTION: CALL PHYSICAN.

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

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

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DRY SANDED, USE A NIOSH APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINS CALCIUM CARBONATE OR GYPSUM.

Spec Gravity:1.6
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE PASTE, LOW ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:35%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS MICA & TALC PLUS
A SMALL AMOUNTS OF NATURALLY OCCURING CRYSTALLINE SILICA.

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

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