GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM -- ALL PURPOSE READY MIX JOINT COMPOUND  -- 5640-00F013668
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALL PURPOSE READY MIX JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:03/11/1993
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F013668
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM
Address:2001 REXFORD RD
City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28211-3415
Country:US
Info Phone Num:704-365-7300
Emergency Phone Num:704-365-7300
Preparer's Name:NORBERT W KALETA
CAGE:9N701
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GOLD BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS DIV NATIONAL GYPSUM
Address:2001 REXFORD RD
Box:City:CHARLOTTE
State:NC
ZIP:28211-3415
Country:US
Phone:704-365-7300
CAGE:9N701

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

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:SILICON DIOXIDE, CRYSTALLINE QUARTZ, SAND (ANIMAL
    SUFFICIENT/HUMAN LIMITED EVIDENCE BY IARC, NTP). GROUP 2A - *94-4*
CAS:14808-60-7
RTECS #:VV7330000
Other REC Limits:0.05 MG/CUM NIOSH
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST

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

Ingred Name:TALC (POWDER), (ASBESTOS FREE), TALCUM; HYDROUS MAGNESIUM
    SILICATE
CAS:14807-96-6
RTECS #:WW2710000
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
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
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: TRANSIENT IRRITATION. EYES:
    IRRITATION. INHALATION: REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE
    DUST CONCENTRATIONS IN EXCESS OF PEL/TLV MAY CAUSE IMPAIRED
    PULMONARY FUNCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, DYSPNEA, WHEEZING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    DYSFUNCTIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH &
    WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR AN APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL/SCOOP UP BACK INTO CONTAINER FOR USE IF
    POSSIBLE/DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM FREEZING TO PRESERVE
    USEFULNESS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR AN APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATOR FOR TOXIC
    DUSTS IF PEL/TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A DUST LEVEL BELOW PEL/TLV.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Appearance and Odor:WHITE PASTE W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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