Product ID:USG PLUS III TOTAL JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:09/08/1989
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F012517
MSDS Number: BJDHG

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: 30-85%

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

POLYVINYL ACETATE

CAS: 9003-20-7

RTECS: AK0920000

Fraction By Weight: 0-7%

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

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

STARCH

CAS: 9005-25-8

RTECS: GM5090000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3; 9192

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA III)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

HYDROXYPROPYL METHYCELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-65-3

RTECS: NF9125000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER CELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-62-0

RTECS: FJ5958000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.1%

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

CAS: 1309-42-8

RTECS: OM3570000

Fraction By Weight: 0.-01%

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.-0.1%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

A-(HYDROXYMETHYLAMINO)ETHANOL

CAS: 34375-28-5

Fraction By Weight: 0.09%

DODECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 929-73-7

RTECS: JR6750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

TRIBUTYLTIN BENZOATE

CAS: 4342-36-3

RTECS: WH6710000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

OSHA PEL 100 UG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 100 UG/CUM

2-BUTOXYETHANOL

CAS: 111-76-2

RTECS: KJ8575000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

OSHA PEL S, 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25 PPM; 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

WATER, H2O

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 25-50%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION.
SKIN: DRY. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LONG TERM OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF
RESPIRABLE MICA OR TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY
FIBROSIS), BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINTUES. SEE PHYSICIAN.
SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

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

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

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

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