Product ID:DURABOND USG275 JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:04/20/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F052812
MSDS Number: CDFNN

UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY

125 S FRANKLIN ST DEPT 147-4
CHICAGO, IL 60606-4678
US

Emergency Phone: 312-606-4542

Info Phone: 312-606-4542

Cage: 61357

UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO

CHICAGO, IL 60606-4302 US

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

Cage: 61357

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 9002-89-5

RTECS: TR8100000

Fraction By Weight: 0-3%

POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER

CAS: 9003-20-7

RTECS: AK0920000

Fraction By Weight: 0-2%

DOUBLE HYDRATED DOLOMITIC LIME

CAS: 39445-23-3

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

POTASSIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7778-80-5

RTECS: TT5900000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1.5%

KERATINS, HYDROLYZATES

CAS: 69430-36-0

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

BIS(DIMETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATO)ZINC, ZIRAM

CAS: 137-30-4

RTECS: ZH0525000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.09%

STARCH; VANCIDE MZ-96

CAS: 9005-25-8

RTECS: GM5090000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.2%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

HYDROXYPROPYL METHYCELLULOSE

CAS: 9004-65-3

RTECS: NF9125000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

SORBITOL

CAS: 50-70-4

RTECS: LZ4290000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.5%

HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER CELLULOSE,

CAS: 9004-62-0

RTECS: FJ5958000

Fraction By Weight: 0-0.2%

CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID * 96-4 *

CAS: 77-92-9

RTECS: GE7350000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

SODIUM CITRATE, TRISODIUM SALT, CITRIC ACID

CAS: 68-04-2

RTECS: GE8300000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

PLASTER OF PARIS; GYPSUM HEMIHYDRATE

CAS: 26499-65-0

RTECS: TP0700000

Fraction By Weight: 55-90%

CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING *96-4*

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

Fraction By Weight: 0-25%

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)

SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE

CAS: 12001-26-2

RTECS: VV8760000

Fraction By Weight: 0-18%

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/CUM

PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

Fraction By Weight: 0-12%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

ATTAPULGITE CLAY, HYDROUS MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

CAS: 12174-11-7

RTECS: RT6400000

Fraction By Weight: 0-9%

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 IRRITATION. SKIN: MY
CAUSE SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF AFFECTED
TISSUE. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE, THROAT/UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LONG TERM EXPOS URE MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE
(PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: MAY RESULT IN
OBSTRUCTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. IF
WASHED DOWN, MAY PLUG DRAINS. IF ALREADY MIXED W/WATER, SCRAPE UP &
WASH DOWN RESIDUE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY. DEW POINT CONDITIONS/OTHER
CONDITIONS CAUSING PRESENCE OF LIQUID WILL HARDEN THIS MATERIAL
DURING STORAGE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:2.5-2.6
Solubility in Water:0.15%
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE TO GRAY POWDER; LOW ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

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