Material Safety Data Sheet revised 11/01/01 page 1 of 3
MSDS-Joint Compounds Powder
Section I- Manufacturer
Trade Name: Magnum Joint
Emergency
Magnum Products Compound
Telephone:
15740 West 108th Surebond setting compounds. Standard
Day: 913-888-0882
Lenexa, KS 66219 Weight & Light Weight. Chemical
Night: 913-894-2382
name N/A
PRODUCT GROUP: Powder Joint Compound, Setting Type
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
PEL TLV
mg/m^3 mg/m^3
Plaster of Paris CAS# 26499-65-0
15/5(R) 10
Limestone CAS# 1317-65-3
15/5(R) 10
Mica CAS# 12001-26-2
20mppcf 3(R)
Perlite CAS# 93763-70-3
15/5(R) 10
Attapulgite Clay CAS# 12174-11-7
15 10
Polyvinyl Alcohol CAS# 9002-89-5
NE NE
Polyvinyl Acetate CAS# 9003-20-7
NE NE
Hydrated Lime CAS# 39445-23-3
5(T) 5(T)
Potassium Sulfate CAS# 7778-80-5
NE NE
Hydrolyzed Keratins CAS# 69430-36-0
NE NE
Ziram CAS# 137-30-4
NE NE
Starch CAS# 9005-25-8
15/5(R) 10
Methyl- CAS# 9004-65-3
NE NE
Hydroxyethylcellulose CAS# 50-70-4
15 10
Sorbitol CAS# 9004-62-0
NE NE
Hydroxyethylcellulose CAS# 77-92-9 or
NE NE
Sodium Citrate CAS# 60-04-2
(R) Respirable Dust (NE) Not Established (T) Total
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics page 2 of 3
Solubility in water 0.15%
Specific gravity (H2O = 1): 2.5 - 2.6
Appearance & Odor Off white to gray powder; low odor
Check usage &/or product specification
Hardening Time
data.
Section IV - Fire & Explosion Hazard Data
Flash point N/A Dry powder, non combustible
Special Firefighting
None
procedures
Section V - Reactivity Data
Stable Hazardous
Will not occur
Polymerization
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
ACUTE CHRONIC
Eye
May cause irritation None known
contact
Skin None known
Water initiates setting process,
causing material to harden &
heat up. DO NOT USE AS A
CAST or enclose any part of the
body, doing so may cause
severe burns to skin. Damaged
skin may require surgical repair.
Inhalation Dust may cause irritation to the Long term inhalation of
eyes, nose, throat, or upper respirable mica dust can
respiratory system cause lung damage
(pulmonary fibrosis).
Ingestion May cause obstruction, if None known
hardening occurs.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES page 3 of 3
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult
Eyes
physician.
Skin Rinse thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion This product contains gypsum plaster. Plaster
hardens when wetted and, if ingested, may result
in obstruction. Call physician
TARGET ORGANS Lungs.
Medical conditions which Pre-existing upper respiratory and
may be aggravated: lung disease such as, but not limited
to, bronchitis, emphysema and
asthma.
Primary Route of entry: Inhalation.
Section VII - Safe Handling & Use
If dry, sweep slowly, minimizing dust. If wet
scrape. Bag for disposal. Wash area with water.
Spill procedure
Keep out of drains. Material hardening may cause
obstruction.
Landfill In accordance with regulations.
Section VIII - Control Measures
Special Precaution Use NIOSH approved respirator.
Eye Protection Wear safety glasses or goggles.
Keep dry, any moisture may cause material to
Handling & Storage
harden.
CAUTION
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use as a cast, do not enclose skin, may cause
severe burns. If ingested, call physician, may cause obstruction. Wear NIOSH approved
respirator. Wear safety glasses and goggles. Dust may cause eye, nose, throat, or upper
respiratory irritation. Long term breathing of large amounts of mica may cause lung
disease.
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