UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND -- 5640-00F012523
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND MSDS Date:04/20/1993 FSC:5640 NIIN:00F012523 === Responsible Party === Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY Address:125 S FRANKLIN ST DEPT 147-4 City:CHICAGO State:IL ZIP:60606-4678 Country:US Info Phone Num:312-606-4542 Emergency Phone Num:312-606-4542 CAGE:61357 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO Address:101 S WACKER DR Box:City:CHICAGO State:IL ZIP:60606-4302 Country:US Phone:312-606-4000 (EMERG /4542) CAGE:61357 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER CAS:9003-20-7 RTECS #:AK0920000 Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL *96-3* CAS:107-21-1 RTECS #:KW2975000 Fraction by Wt: 0-1% Other REC Limits:10 MG/CUM OSHA PEL:50 PPM ACGIH TLV:C 127 MG/CUM EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB Ingred Name:GYPSUM CAS:13397-24-5 RTECS #:MG2360000 Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM RESP DUST ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM Ingred Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: <20 G/L, <0.17 LB/GAL RTECS #:9999999VO Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING *96-3* CAS:1317-65-3 RTECS #:EV9580000 ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST) Ingred Name:WATER CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Ingred Name:SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE CAS:12001-26-2 RTECS #:VV8760000 ACGIH TLV:3 MG/CUM Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM SILICATE *96-3* CAS:14807-96-6 RTECS #:WW2710000 OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST) ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST) Ingred Name:PERLITE CAS:93763-70-3 RTECS #:SD5254000 Other REC Limits:30 MPPCF MSHA STD OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST Ingred Name:ATTAPULGITE CLAY, HYDROUS MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE CAS:12174-11-7 RTECS #:RT6400000 ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== 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 Measures ======================= 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 Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL DRIES. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== 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/Personal Protection ============= 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 ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Spec Gravity:1.6 pH:8-9.5 Percent Volatiles by Volume:35 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSITE IN SANITARY LANDFILL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.