BZGHY - FURNACE ROOM WALLBOARD

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Product Identification

Product ID:FURNACE ROOM WALLBOARD
MSDS Date:10/01/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F047024
MSDS Number: BZGHY

Responsible Party
GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM
2001 REXFORD RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-3415
US

Emergency Phone: 704-365-7300

Info Phone: 704-365-7300

Preparer: NORBERT W KALETA

Cage: 9N701

Contractor
GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211-3415 US

Telephone: 704-365-7300

Cage: 9N701

Ingredients

GYPSUM (CALCIUM SULFATE)

CAS: 10101-41-4

RTECS: EW4150000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM


SILICON DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (ANIMAL CARC,

CAS: 14808-60-7

RTECS: VV7330000

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST


CELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-34-6

RTECS: FJ5691460

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: DIRECT CONTACT MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL IRRITATION. INHALATION: CONTINUED & PROLONGED EXPOSURE
TO AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS IN EXCESS OF THE PEL/TLV MAY RESULT
IN IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION. MAY AFFECT THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:DRY SKIN, IRRITATION, COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONS.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH &
WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, INITIATE PULMONARY RESUSCITATION. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG/SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & AN APPROVED
PRESSURE DEMAND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:PICKUP TO AVOID TRIPPING HAZARD.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY TO PRESERVE USEFULNESS. NO
HAZARD UNLESS SUBJECTED TO SAWING, SANDING/MACHINING WHICH PRODUCES
GENERATION OF AIRBORNE PARTICULATE.
Other Precautions:THE SCORE & SNAP METHOD OF CUTTING IS RECOMMENDED.
SAWING, DRILLING, SANDING/MACHINING WILL RESULT IN THE GENERATION
OF AIRBORNE PARTICULATE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUSTS
IF THE PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN A DUST LEVEL Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Appearance and Odor:A GYPSUM CORE WRAPPED W/PAPER. SURFACE FINISH WILL
VARY W/PRODUCT. NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, CARBON

Disposal

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

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