NATIONAL GYPSUM CO -- GOLD BOND EASY FINISH READY MIX JOINT COMPOUND  -- 5640-00N080258
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GOLD BOND EASY FINISH READY MIX JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:05/06/1994
FSC:5640
NIIN:00N080258
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NATIONAL GYPSUM CO
Address:2001 REXFORD RD
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28211
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-365-7543
Emergency Phone Num:704-365-7543
Preparer's Name:NORBERT W. KALETA
CAGE:85074
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NATIONAL GYPSUM CO
CAGE:85074
Company Name:NATIONAL GYPSUM CO
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:87074

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

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

Ingred Name:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE - QUARTZ
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3 RDUST

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

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), CONTAINING NO ASBESTOS FIBERS
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:MW2700000
OSHA PEL:0.2 FIBERS/CC
ACGIH TLV:0.2 FIBER/CC

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

Ingred 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: CONTINUED AND PROLONGED CONTACT
    MAY CAUSE TRANSIENT IRRITATION TO SKIN. EYE: DIRECT CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION: EXPOSURE OCCURS WHEN SANDING DRIED
    PRODUCT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SILICA, CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ: IARC
    MONOGRAPHS, SUPP. VOL 68, 1997: GRP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
    CARCINOGENS, (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:CONTINUE AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE
    DUST CONCENTRATIONS IN EXCESS OF PEL/TLV MAY RESULT IN COUGH,
    DYSPNEA, WHEEZING AND IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OVEREXPOSURE WOULD GENERALLY
    AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DYSFUNCTIONS.

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

First Aid:EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: MOVE
    EXPOSED PE RSON TO FRESH AIR AT ONCE. IF NOT BREATHING INITIATE
    PULMONARY RESUSCITATION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND 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 TO PRESERVE
    USEFULNESS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC DUSTS IS
    RECOMMENDED IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN DUST LEVEL BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CREATING DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLANATION OF CARCINOGEN: 1994: ANTICIPATED TO BE CARCINOGEN.

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

Appearance and Odor:WHITE PASTE WITH NO 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:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION OXIDES OF
    CARBON WILL BE RELEASED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT A HAZARDOUS WASTE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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