UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO -- SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE-REGAL
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS Num: CDNGP
MSDS NAME: SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE-REGAL
Responsible Party
Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address: 125 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
City: CHICAGO IL 60606-4678
Info Phone: 312-606-4542
Emergency Phone Number: 312-606-4542
Published: Y
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Contractor Summary
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Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address: 101 S WACKER DR
City: CHICAGO IL 60606-4302
Phone: 312-606-4000 (EMERG /4542)
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Ingredients
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Cas: 1317-65-3
RTECS #: EV9580000
Name: CALCIUM CARBONATE; (LIMESTONE)
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
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Cas: 7732-18-5
RTECS #: ZC0110000
Name: WATER
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 12001-26-2
RTECS #: VV8760000
Name: MICA - SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
OSHA PEL: 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 3 MG/M3 RDUST
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Cas: 14807-96-6
RTECS #: WW2710000
Name: TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC (NON-FIBROUS))
OSHA PEL: 20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 RDUST
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Cas: 93763-70-3
RTECS #: SD5254000
Name: PERLITE; (EXPANDED PERLITE)
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
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Cas: 12174-11-7
RTECS #: RT6400000
Name: ATTAPULGITE TYPE CLAY; (ATTAPULGITE)
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 9003-20-7
RTECS #: AK0920000
Name: ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER, POLYMER; (VINYL ACETATE POLYMER)
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 107-21-1
RTECS #: KW2975000
Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
% Wt: 0-1
OSHA PEL: 125 PPM, C (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM, VAPOR, C
EPA Rpt Qty: 1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty: 1 LB
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Cas: 13397-24-5
RTECS #: MG2360000
Name: GYPSUM; (ALTERNATE MATERIAL FOR INGREDIENT 1)
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)
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RTECS #: 9999999VO
Name: VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: <0.17 LBS/GAL (<20 G/L).
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Health Hazards Data
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LD50 LC50 Mixture: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES
Skin: NO
Ingestion: NO
Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO
IARC: NO
OSHA: NO
Effects of Exposure: ACUTE:EYES:SPRAY MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE
TRANSITORY IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY DRY. INHALATION:BREATHING OF SPRAYING MIST OR
DUST FROM DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION:NONE KNOWN. CHRONIC:INHALATION:LONG TERM
INHALATION OF LARGE (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HLTH HAZ:AMOUNTS OF RESPIRABLE MICA OR
TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
EYES/SKIN/INGESTION:NONE KNOWN. TARGET ORGANS:LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG
DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA.
First Aid: EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO REMOVE
PARTICLES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, CONSULT MD. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST:CALL MD.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL DRIES.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: DEPOSIT IN SANITARY LANDFILL I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID FREEZING. USE
WET SANDING TECHNIQUE TO AVOID CREATING DUST. DUST CREATED FROM DRY SANDING
MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE,(SUPDAT)
Other Precautions: WHEN FINISHING JOINTS USING THESE PRODS, WET-SANDING IS REC.
SEE "FINISHING & DECORATING GYPSUM PANELS - WET SANDING, J-610/12-87".
LONG-TERM BRTHG OF LG AMTS OF MICA/TALC MAY CAUSE LUNG DISEASE. DO N OT TAKE
INTERNALLY. IF CHILD (SUPDAT)
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Text: NONE
Extinguishing Media: MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE (FP N). NOT
COMBUSTIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures: USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (FP N).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: NONE.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF DRY SANDED, WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation: GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (FP N).
Eye Protection: ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (FP N).
Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA (FP N).
Work Hygienic Practices: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health: HNDLG/STOR PROC:THROAT/UPPER RESP IRRIT. OTHER
PREC:INGEST, STAY CALM; MATL IS NONTOXIC. IF THERE IS ANY DISCOMFORT, CONSULT
MD. EMERGENCY PROD SAFETY INFO: (312)606-4542. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRE
N.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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Spec Gravity: 1.6 (H*2O=1)
PH: 8-9.5
Appearance and Odor: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 35
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Materials To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO
Conditions To Avoid Polymerization: NOT RELEVANT
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Toxicological Information
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Ecological Information
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MSDS Transport Information
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Regulatory Information
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Other Information
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HAZCOM Label
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MSDS NAME: SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE-REGAL
Company: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Street: 101 S WACKER DR
City: CHICAGO IL
Zipcode: 60606-4302
Health Emergency Phone: 312-606-4542
Label Required IND: Y
Date Of Label Review: 04/15/1997
Status Code: C
Label Date: 04/15/1997
Origination Code: G
Chronic Hazard IND: Y
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: CAUTION
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Slight
Contact Hazard: Slight
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE:EYES:SPRAY MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING MAY
CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION. SKIN:MAY DRY. INHALATION:BREATHING OF SPRAYING
MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR
UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CHRONIC: INHALATION:LONG TERM INHALATION OF LARGE
AMOUNTS OF RESPIRABLE MICA OR TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY
FIBROSIS).
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