UNITED STATES GYPSEUM CO -- USG POTTARY REGULAR PLASTER, THERMOSHOCK
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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MSDS Num: CHFKL
MSDS NAME: USG POTTARY REGULAR PLASTER, THERMOSHOCK
Responsible Party
Name: UNITED STATES GYPSEUM CO
Address: 125 S 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: 26499-65-0
RTECS #: TP0700000
Name: PLASTER OF PARIS
% Wt: 80-100
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 1317-65-3
RTECS #: EV9580000
Name: CALCIUM CARBONATE
% Wt: 0-5
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
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Cas: 65997-15-1
RTECS #: VV8770000
Name: PORTLAND CEMENT
% Wt: 0-5
OSHA PEL: 50 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST
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Cas: 1305-78-8
RTECS #: EW3100000
Name: CALCIUM OXIDE; (LIME)
% Wt: 0-3
OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 9004-62-0
RTECS #: FJ5958000
Name: CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER; (HYDROXY ETHYL ETHER OF CELLULOSE)
% Wt: 0-2
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 9002-89-5
RTECS #: TR8100000
Name: POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
% Wt: 0-2
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 9005-25-8
RTECS #: GM5090000
Name: CORN STARCH; (STARCH)
% Wt: 0-2
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3
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Name: WOOD FIBER
% Wt: 0-2
OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 8069-79-8
RTECS #: 9999999ZZ
Name: POTASSIUM NAPHTHALENE SULFON
% Wt: 0-0.4
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 10043-01-3
RTECS #: BD1700000
Name: ALUMINUM SULFATE
% Wt: 0-0.5
OSHA PEL: 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
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Cas: 994-36-5
Name: SODIUM CITRATE
% Wt: 0-0.5
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 3164-29-2
RTECS #: WW8050000
Name: TARTARIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM TARTRATE)
% Wt: 0-0.3
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS
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Cas: 69430-36-0
Name: HYDROLYZED PROTEIN
% Wt: 0-0.3
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 7558-80-7
RTECS #: WA1900000
Name: SODIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE (1:2:1); (MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE)
% Wt: 0-0.2
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 532-02-5
RTECS #: QK3678000
Name: 2-NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM NAPHTHALENE SULFONATE)
% Wt: 0-0.2
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 7778-80-5
RTECS #: TT5900000
Name: POTASSIUM SULFATE
% Wt: 0-0.5
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 9004-85-3
RTECS #: NF9125000
Name: HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE; (METHYLHYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE)
% Wt: 0-0.07
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 8061-52-7
Name: CALCIUM LIGNOSULFONATE
% Wt: 0-TR
OSHA PEL: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 304-59-6
Name: POTASSIUM SODIUM TARTRATE
% Wt: 0-TR
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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Cas: 126-73-8
RTECS #: TC7700000
Name: PHOSPHORIC ACID, TRIBUTYL ESTER; (TRIBUTYL PHOSPHATE)
% Wt: 0-TR
OSHA PEL: 2.5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV: 2.2 MG/M3 (MFR)
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Cas: 68890-88-0
Name: ALKYL ETHER SULFATE
% Wt: 0-TR
OSHA PEL: N/K (FP N)
ACGIH TLV: N/K (FP N)
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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: PARTICLES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: WHEN
MIXED WITH WATER, THIS MATERIAL HARDENS AND THEN SLOWLY BECOMES HOT. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CAST ENCLOSING ANY PART OF THE BODY. FAILURE TO FO LLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL REMOVAL
OF AFFECTED TISSUE. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT.
Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: HLTH HAZ: MAY DRY SKIN. INHAL: BREATHING
OF MIXING DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR UPPER
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGEST: SEE EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID. TARGET ORGANS:
LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY AND LUNG
DISEASES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA AND ASTHMA.
First Aid: INGEST: PLASTER HARDENS WHEN WETTED, & IF INGESTED MAY RSLT IN
OBSTRUCTION. CALL PHYS. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY (FP N). EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER TO
REMOVE PARTICLES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE PHYSICIAN. S KIN: WASH WITH
WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
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Handling and Disposal
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Spill Release Procedures: SWEEP OR VACUUM MATERIAL FROM SPILLAGE INTO WASTE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS. SLURRY MAY PLUG DRAINS.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods: THIS MATERIAL CAN BE DISPOSED OF AS AN INERT SOLID IN A
LANDFILL OR BY OTHER PROCEDURES WHICH ARE ACCEPTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Handling And Storage Precautions: DEW POINT CONDITIONS, OR OTHER CONDITIONS
CAUSING THE PRESENCE OF LIQUID WATER, WILL HARDEN PLASTER DURING STORAGE.
Other Precautions: BE SURE PROPER VENTILATION, RESPIRATORY AND EYE PROTECTION
ARE USED UNDER DUSTING CONDITIONS.
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
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Flash Point Text: NONE
Extinguishing Media: NOT COMBUSTIBLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE (FP
N).
Fire Fighting Procedures: NONE. 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: WHEN DUSTY CONDITION EXISTS, WEAR AN NIOSH APPROVED
DUST MASK TO GUARD AGAINST NUISANCE PARTICLES.
Ventilation: PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION AND LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (FP N).
Eye Protection: ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES (FP N).
Other Protective Equipment: ANSI APRPVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER (FP N).
Work Hygienic Practices: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health: MP: 2642F,1450C DECOMPOSES.
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Physical/Chemical Properties
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M.P/F.P Text: SUPDAT
Spec Gravity: 2.6-3.1 (H*2O=1
Evaporation Rate & Reference: NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water: 0.2%
Appearance and Odor: WHITE POWDER; LOW ODOR.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Condition To Avoid: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Materials To Avoid: ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: ABOVE 1450C-SO*2 & CAO.
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: USG POTTARY REGULAR PLASTER, THERMOSHOCK
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: 05/15/1998
Status Code: C
Label Date: 05/15/1998
Origination
Eye Protection IND: YES
Skin Protection IND: YES
Signal Word: WARNING
Respiratory Protection IND: YES
Health Hazard: Moderate
Contact Hazard: Moderate
Fire Hazard: None
Reactivity Hazard: None
Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE: EYES: PARTICLES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: WHEN
MIXED WITH WATER, THIS MATERIAL HARDENS AND THEN SLOWLY BECOMES HOT. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO MAKE A CAST ENCLOSING ANY PART OF THE BODY. FAILURE TO FO LLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL REMOVAL
OF AFFECTED TISSUE. MAY DRY SKIN. INHAL: BREATHING OF MIXING DUST MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR UPPER R ESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION: MAY
RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION. CHRONIC: NONE LISTED BY MANUFACTURER.
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