===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:SHEETROCK TAPING JOINT COMPOUND
NIIN:00-055-2132
MSDS Number: CDPFM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address:125 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60806-4678
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-606-3762
Emergency Phone Num:312-606-4542
CAGE:61357
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company: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 =============
Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
Name:SILICA, MICA; (MICA - SILICATES <1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF; Z-3
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495
Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
OSHA PEL:SEE TABLE Z-3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST;9495
Name:TALC (POWER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF Z-3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST; 9495
Name:PERLITE; (EXPANDED PERLITE)
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9495
Name:PALYGORSKITE; (ATTAPULGITE)
CAS:12174-11-7
RTECS #:RT6400000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MFR)
Name:ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER, POLYMER; (VINYL ACETATE POLYMER)
CAS:9003-20-7
RTECS #:AK0920000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
OSHA PEL:125(C) MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB
Name:GYPSUM
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000
OSHA PEL:15/5(R) MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:10 (MG/M3) (MFR)
Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: LESS THAN 20 GRAMS PER LITER
RTECS #:9999999VO
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: SPRAY MIST OR DUST FROM
DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY DRY SKIN.
INHALATION: BREATHING OF SPRAYING MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE, THROAT OR UPPER RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. INGESTION: NONE KNOWN. CHRONIC: EYES AND SKIN: NONE KNOWN.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
MONOGRAPHS, SUPP. VOL 7, PG 341, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT
ON CARCIN, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: INHALATION: LONG TERM INHALATION OF
LARGE AMOUNTS OF RESPIRABLE MICA OR TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE
(PULMONARY FIBROSIS). INGESTION: NONE KNOWN. TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY AND
LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA AND
ASTHMA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO
REMOVE PARTICLES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
INGESTION: C ALL PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL
DRIES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN FINISHING JOINTS USING THESE
PRODUCTS, WET-SANDING IS RECOMMENDED. SEE "FINISHING AND DECORATING
GYPSUM PANELS - WET SANDING, J-610/12-87".
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID FREEZING. WHEN
APPLYING/SANDING, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES. USE WET SANDING
TECHNIQUE TO AVOID CREATING DUST. DUST CREATED FROM DRY SANDING MAY
CAUSE EYE, NOSE, THR OAT/UPPER RESP IRRIT. DO NOT (SUPDAT)
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF DRY SANDED, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: 8 TO 9.5. OTHER PREC: TAKE INTERNALLY. IF CHILD INGESTS, STAY CALM;
MATERIAL IS NONTOXIC. IF THERE IS ANY DISCOMFORT, CONSULT
PHYSICIAN. EMERGENCY PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION: (312) 606-4542.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. EXPLAN OF CARCIN: 1994: ANTICIPATED
TO BE CARCINOGEN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Spec Gravity:1.6 (H*2O = 1)
pH:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:35
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSIT IN SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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