CGWGN - USG-TOPPING II

Product Identification

Product ID:USG-TOPPING II
MSDS Date:04/20/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F012513
MSDS Number: CGWGN

Responsible Party
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

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

ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/CUM


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

CAS: 14807-96-6

RTECS: WW2710000

OSHA PEL 2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)


PERLITE

CAS: 93763-70-3

RTECS: SD5254000

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


POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER

CAS: 9003-20-7

RTECS: AK0920000


ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL *96-3*

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 0-1%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 127 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


GYPSUM

CAS: 13397-24-5

RTECS: MG2360000

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM


<20 G/L, <0.17 LB/GAL

RTECS: 9999999VO


CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING *96-3*

CAS: 1317-65-3

RTECS: EV9580000

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST)


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Hazards

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 TRANSITORY IRRITATION.
RESPIRABLE MICA/TALC DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY
FIBROSIS.) DUST CREATED FROM DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE,
THROAT/UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
ASTHMA.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS TO REMOVE
PARTICLES. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES .

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL
DRIES.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN FINISHING, JOINTS USING THESE
PRODUCTS, WET-SANDING IS RECOMMENDED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
AVOID FREEZING. USE WET-SANDING TECHNIQUE.
Other Precautions:DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
USE WET SANDING TECHNIQUE TO AVOID CREATING DUST.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. IF DRY SANDING,
WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)/LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:8-9.5
Percent Volatiles by Volume:35

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING

Disposal

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

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