=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:FRESCO HEAVY COAT TEXTURE READY MIX
NIIN:00N086710
MSDS Number: CHFRX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS
Address:2001 REXFORD RD
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28211
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-365-7300
Emergency Phone Num:704-365-7300
Preparer's Name:M.W. KALETA
CAGE:9N701
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM
Address:2001 REXFORD RD
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28211-3415
Country:US
Phone:704-365-7300
CAGE:9N701

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ; (QUARTZ)
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:SILICATE, MICA; (MICA)
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST

Name:TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC
    (NON-ASBESTIFORM))
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RDUST

Name:PERLITE
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Name:PALYGORSKITE; (ATTAPULGITE CLAY)
CAS:12174-11-7
RTECS #:RT6400000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN CONTACT:CONTINUED AND PROLONGED
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE TRANSIENT IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:DIRECT CONTACT
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION:EXPOSURE OCCURS WHEN SANDING DRIED
    PRODUCT. TARGET ORGAN:RESPIR ATORY SYSTEM. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE DUST: CONTINUED AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ:IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, VOL 68, 1997:GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS,
    1994:ANTIC TO BE CARCIN.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATION IN EXCESS
    OF PEL/TLV MAY RESULT IN COUGH, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING AND IMPAIRED
    PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE WOULD AGGRAVATE
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH & WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHAL
    :MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF NOT BREATHING
    INITIATE PULMONARY RESUSCITATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL OR SCOOP UP BACK INTO CONTAINER FOR USE
    IF POSSIBLE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM FREEZING. WET SAND OR SPONGE
    JOINTS, NAILS & BEAD.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPRVD RESP FOR TOX DUSTS IS REC IF
    PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED. IF DRY SANDING & PEL/TLV ARE EXCEEDED USE REC
    NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT. IT IS REC THAT NIOSH APPRVD RESP, FOR PROT
    AGAINST TOX DUSTS, BE WO RN WHENEVER WORKING W/THIS PROD (SUPDAT)
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN A DUST LEVEL BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH
    MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
RESP PROT:RESULTS IN AIRBORNE DUST EXPOSURE EXCEEDING PRESCRIBED
    LIMITS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:A WHITE PASTE W/MILD ODOR.

=================  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:NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF I/A/W
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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