Product ID:JOINT TREATMENT PRODUCTS-READY MIXED COMPOUNDS (SEE SUPP)
MSDS Date:04/20/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F029210
MSDS Number: BRVSZ

UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY

125 S FRANKLIN ST
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4678
US

Emergency Phone: 312-606-4542

Info Phone: 312-321-4000

Cage: 61357

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO

CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

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

Cage: 61357

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

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

ATTAPULGITE CLAY

CAS: 12174-11-7

RTECS: RT6400000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

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%

OSHA PEL C 125 MG/CUM

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

CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM (DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

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 TANSITORY IRRITATION.
INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITAITON TO NOSE/THROAT/UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. LONG TERM INHALATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF RESPIRABLE MICA OR
TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMA GE (PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: DRYNESS. INHALATION:
IRRITANT TO NOSE, THROAT OR UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: CALL PHYSICAIN. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE

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. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:IF DRY SANDED, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR WHEN DRY SANDING.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health
USG-ALL PURPOSE/USG-TOPPING I/USG-TOPPING II/USG-TAPING/USG-LIGHTWEIGHT
ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND/SHEETROCK-LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE REGAL.
HEALTH HAZARDS OCCUR WHEN SPRAY/MIST/DUST FROM SANDING.

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:LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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