Product ID:GYPSUM
MSDS Date:11/07/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N049098
MSDS Number: BVCNF

NATIONAL GYPSUM

2001 REXFORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211
US

Emergency Phone: 704-365-0950

Info Phone: 704-365-0950

Cage: 85074

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO

CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-3415 US

Telephone: 704-365-7300

Cage: 85074

CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (QUARTZ) (MFR INVALID CAS

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (MFR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRIMARY EXPOSURE ROUTE - INHALATION,
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS MAY IMPAIR LUNG
FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GRP 2A. NTP 6TH ANNUAL RPT ON
CARCINS, (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER. CALL MD . EYES:WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MI
NUTES. SEEK MEDICAL AID IF REQUIRED.

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP SHOVEL UP. AVOID CREATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY TO PRESERVE USEFULNESS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FOR
DUST IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO MAINTAIN DUST CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES. GOGGLES IF DUSTY.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN:1991:ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

Spec Gravity:2.3 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GREY POWDER/ROCK; NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION RELEASES
SO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . LANDFILL I/A/W REGULATIONS.

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