UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND  -- 5640-00F012523
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SHEETROCK LIGHTWEIGHT ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:04/20/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F012523
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
Address:125 S FRANKLIN ST DEPT 147-4
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-4678
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:POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER
CAS:9003-20-7
RTECS #:AK0920000

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL  *96-3*
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
Other REC Limits:10 MG/CUM
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 127 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:GYPSUM
CAS:13397-24-5
RTECS #:MG2360000
Other REC Limits:5 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:VOLATILE ORGANIC CONTENT: <20 G/L, <0.17 LB/GAL
RTECS #:9999999VO

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING  *96-3*
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

Ingred Name:SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM
    SILICATE   *96-3*
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)

Ingred Name:PERLITE
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
Other REC Limits:30 MPPCF MSHA STD
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:ATTAPULGITE CLAY, HYDROUS MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS:12174-11-7
RTECS #:RT6400000

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY IRRITATION.
    RESPIRABLE MICA/TALC DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY
    FIBROSIS.) DUST CREATED FROM DRY SANDING MAY CAUSE EYE, NOSE,
    THROAT/UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
    LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA &
    ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS TO REMOVE
    PARTICLES. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP. WASH DOWN AREA BEFORE MATERIAL
    DRIES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHEN FINISHING, JOINTS USING THESE
    PRODUCTS, WET-SANDING IS RECOMMENDED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
    AVOID FREEZING. USE WET-SANDING TECHNIQUE.
Other Precautions:DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    USE WET SANDING TECHNIQUE TO AVOID CREATING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. IF DRY SANDING,
    WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL)/LOCAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:8-9.5
Percent Volatiles by Volume:35

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSITE IN SANITARY LANDFILL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE
    & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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