UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO -- SHEETROCK TOPPING JOINT COMPOUND  -- 5640-00-983-2004
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SHEETROCK TOPPING JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:09/08/1989
FSC:5640
NIIN:00-983-2004
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address:101 S WACKER DR
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-4385
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-606-4542
Emergency Phone Num:312-606-4542
CAGE:61357
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name: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  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE; (MARBLE) (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 50-85%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:SILICATE, MICA; (MICA-SILICATES (< 1% CRYSTALLINE SILICA))
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
Fraction by Wt: 0-20%
Other REC Limits:20 MPPCF
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS; (TALC
    (NON-FIBEROUS))
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
Fraction by Wt: 0-10%
Other REC Limits:20 MPPCF
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 RESP
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 RESP

Ingred Name:KAOLIN
CAS:1332-58-7
RTECS #:GF1670500
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
Other REC Limits:15 MG/M3 TDUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
CAS:9002-89-5
RTECS #:TR8100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, VINYL ESTER, POLYMER; (POLYVINYL ACETATE)
CAS:9003-20-7
RTECS #:AK0920000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%

Ingred Name:HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE; (M-HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE)
CAS:9004-65-3
RTECS #:NF9125000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%

Ingred Name:CORN STARCH; (STARCH)
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.3%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST;5RESP
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER; (HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE)
CAS:9004-62-0
RTECS #:FJ5958000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.3%

Ingred Name:ZINC, BIS(DIMETHYL DI THIOCARBAMATO)-; (ZIRAM)
CAS:137-30-4
RTECS #:ZH0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.09%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES: PARTICLES MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT. SKIN: MAY DRY SKIN. INHAL: BRTHG OF MIXING DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT TO EYES, NOSE, THROAT/UPPER RESP SYSTEM. INGEST: NONE KNOWN.
    CHRONIC: EYES/SKIN/INGEST: NONE KNO WN. INHAL: LONG TERM INHAL OF
    LG AMTS OF RESPIRABLE MICA/TALC DUST CAN CAUSE LUNG DAM (PULMONARY
    FIBROSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
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  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO REMOVE
    PARTICLES. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE MD. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP
    AND WATER. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: NONE KNOWN. CALL MD
    IF DISCOMFO RT OCCURS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. AVOID CREATING DUST.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spec Gravity:2.6-2.7
Solubility in Water:0.2-0.25%
Appearance and Odor:GRAY OR BUFF COLORED POWDER; LOW 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:LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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