UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- USG PLUS III TOTAL JOINT COMPOUND  -- 5640-00F012517
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:USG PLUS III TOTAL JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:09/03/1992
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F012517
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
Address:125 S FRANKLIN ST
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:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM (DUST)
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
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/M3 RDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM
    SILICATE
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:20 MPPCF
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM (RESP DUST)

Ingred Name:PERLITE
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
Other REC Limits:30 MPPCF
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM (DUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER
CAS:9003-20-7
RTECS #:AK0920000

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL
CAS:107-21-1
RTECS #:KW2975000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
Other REC Limits:10 MG/CUM
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
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:VOL ORGANIC CMPD: <20 G/L
RTECS #:9999999VO

=====================  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:INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT & UPPER
    RESPIRATOR SYSTEM IRRITATION. EYES: TRANSITORY IRRITATION. SKIN:
    DRYNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: LUNG DAMAGE (PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE,
    BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, & ASTHMA

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

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

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
    FREEZING.
Other Precautions:WHEN FINISHING JOINTS USING THESE PRODUCTS, WET
    SANDING IS RECOMMENDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF DRY
    SANDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH EFFECTS ARE DERIVED FROM SPRAY MIST OR DUST FROM DRY SANDING.
    PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN INGREDIENTS 1317-65-3 OR 13397-24-5.

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

Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:8-9.5
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE PASTE W/LOW ODOR
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:SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE
    & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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