Material Safety Data Sheet
Para-Chem庐, PO Box 127, Simpsonville, SC 29681
24-Hour Emergency Telephone: (864) 967-7691
SECTION 1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: PARABOND庐 M-605 CHEMICAL FAMILY: Gypsum Patching Compound.
SECTION 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS AND EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical name CAS Number % by Weight ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Calcium
1317-65-3 10-20 15 mg/M3 15 mg/M3
Carbonate
Calcium Sulfate 7778-18-9 70-90 15 mg/M3 15 mg/M3
Polymer
Proprietary
Additives
SECTION 3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, skin, and inhalation
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Respiratory problems.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
EYE CONTACT: Dust may cause irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Product may dry or burn skin during hydration.
INGESTION: Not likely to occur. If swallowed, no side effects known.
INHALATION: Prolonged or repeated overexposure may cause lung damage.
CHRONIC: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: This product contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP,
or OSHA.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Contact a physician if irritation occurs.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Contact a physician if irritation occurs.
INGESTION: Product may harden on contact with water and result in obstruction. Contact a
physician if irritation occurs.
INHALATION: If exposed to excessive levels of dust, remove to fresh air. Contact a physician if
irritation occurs.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (o) F: None.
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None.
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: None.
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Not applicable.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not applicable.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None. Product will harden if wet.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Sweep or vacuum spilled
material into a waste container for disposal. Avoid creating excessive dust.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Use good hygienic practices. (Wash hands before eating, using washroom, or
smoking.)
Keep out of the reach of children.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses if contact with material is likely.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear gloves if contact with material is likely.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not normally required with good ventilation.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Normal room ventilation.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
BOILING POINT (oF): Not applicable.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 2.68-3.2
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY(air=1): Not applicable.
% VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 0
pH: 8-12
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: White powder with little or no odor.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
For domestic transportation purpose, this product is not designated as a hazardous material
by the U.S. Department Of Transportation.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: All ingredients are listed.
SARA TITLE III:
Section 311 and 312 Health and Physical Hazards:
Immediate Delayed Fire Pressure Reactivity
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS RATINGS: Health = 1 Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 0 Personal Protective Equipment = B
Hazard rating scale: 0=Minimal, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=Serious, 4=Severe
SECTION 17. WARRANTY STATEMENT
Para-Chem believes the statements, technical information and recommendations contained
herein are reliable. They are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind, expressed or
implied.
DATE ISSUED:
PREPARED BY:
2002-12-18
R. West
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