BTNVX - POWDER JOINT COMPOUND, DRYING TYPE

  • MSDS: BTNVX
  • Manufacturer: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
  • Product Name: POWDER JOINT COMPOUND, DRYING TYPE
  • National Stock Number: 6850-00F034554
Product Identification

Product ID:POWDER JOINT COMPOUND, DRYING TYPE
MSDS Date:05/15/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F034554
MSDS Number: BTNVX

Responsible Party
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

Contractor
UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

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

Cage: 61357

Ingredients

SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: 0-20%

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/CUM


ATTAPULGITE CLAY, HYDROUS MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 12174-11-7

RTECS: RT6400000

Fraction By Weight: 0-7%


TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

Fraction By Weight: 0-10%

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)


PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST


STARCH; VANCIDE MZ-96

CAS: 9005-25-8

RTECS: GM5090000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.10%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IF DRY SANDED, INHALATION OF DUST MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LONG TERM
EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO MICA CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. AVOID CREATING DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS
PRODUCING DUSTS IF >TLVS DURING SANDING.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL); LOCAL EXHAUST DURING SANDING.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:2.6-2.7
Solubility in Water:0.2-0.25%
Appearance and Odor:GRAY/BUFF COLORED POWDER W/LOW ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:LANDFILL IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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