Product ID:GYPSOLITE PLASTER
MSDS Date:10/01/1993
FSC:5610
NIIN:01-026-0152
MSDS Number: BVXBT

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV

2001 REXFORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-3415
US

Emergency Phone: 704-365-7543

Info Phone: 704-365-7543

Preparer: NORBERT W. KALETA

Cage: 85074

NATIONAL GYPSUM CO

CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-3415 US

Telephone: 704-365-7300

Cage: 85074

PLASTER OF PARIS (GYPSUM HEMIHYDRATE) [MFR GAVE FOLLOWING

CAS: 26499-65-0

RTECS: TP0700000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 RDUST; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9394

THE FOLLOWING TWO INGREDIENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

PORTLAND CEMENT

CAS: 65997-15-1

RTECS: VV8770000

OSHA PEL 50 MPPCF; Z-3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: DIRECT CONTACT MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF THE EYES. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR IMPAIRED PULMONARY
FUNCTION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE DRY SKIN.
TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:IARC (2A) AND NTP (AC) LIST CRYSTALLINE
QUARTZ AS PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC BASES ON ANIMAL STUDIES & LIMITED
HUMAN EVIDENCE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING, IMPAIRED
PULMONARY FUNCTION. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, DISCOMFORT. SKIN:
DRYNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY DISFUNCTIONS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES & GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH & WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
NOT BREATH ING INITIATE PULMONARY RESUSCITATION. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL OR SCOOP UP BACK INTO CONTAINER FOR USE
IF POSSIBLE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY TO PRESERVE USEFULNESS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
CARTRIDGE. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN DUST BELOW
TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:
EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS ENTERED BY DLA-HMIS UNDER PROJECT FOR GSA.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:A WHITE TO GREY POWDER WITH NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION OXIDES OF
SULFUR WILL BE RELEASED.

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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