UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- SHEETROCK BRAND GYPSUM PANELS ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 5640 NIIN: 00-235-0255 MSDS Date: 03/02/1998 MSDS Num: CGWFL Product ID: SHEETROCK BRAND GYPSUM PANELS MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 61357 Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY Address: 125 S FRANKLIN ST DEPT 147-4 City: CHICAGO IL 60606-4678 Info Phone Number: 312-606-4542 Emergency Phone Number: 312-606-4542 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 61357 Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO Address: 101 S WACKER DR City: CHICAGO IL 60606-4302 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 61357 Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO Address: 101 S WACKER DR City: CHICAGO IL 60606-4302 Phone: 312-606-4000 (EMERG /4542) ======================================================= Item Description Information ======================================================= Item Manager: GSA Item Name: WALLBOARD,GYPSUM Unit of Issue: BD Quantitative Expression: 00000000002EA UI Container Qty: 1 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 13397-24-5 RTECS #: MG2360000 Name: GYPSUM % Wt: >85 Other REC Limits: 5 MG/CUM RESP DUST ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM ------------------------------ Cas: 10101-41-4 RTECS #: EW4150000 Name: GYPSUM (CALCIUM SULFATE) ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM ------------------------------ Cas: 9004-34-6 RTECS #: FJ5691460 Name: CELLULOSE % Wt: <15 OSHA PEL: 5 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM (DUST) ------------------------------ Cas: 9005-25-8 RTECS #: GM5090000 Name: STARCH; VANCIDE MZ-96 % Wt: <3 Other REC Limits: NUISANCE PARTICULATE ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST ------------------------------ Cas: 14808-60-7 RTECS #: VV7330000 Name: CRYSTALLINE-QUARTZ SILICA, SILICA DUST (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC-GROUP 2A; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN NTP) *98-1* % Wt: <5 Other REC Limits: 0.05 MG/CUM (NIOSH) OSHA PEL: 10 MG/CUM %RESP SIO2 ACGIH TLV: 0.1 MG/CUM RESP DUST ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: NO Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: YES IARC: YES OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. ABSORPTION OF BORIC ACID INTO BLOOD STREAM MAY RESULT IN ERYTHEMA. INHALATION: IRRITATE THE NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. BORIC ACID MAY B E ABSORBED THROUGH MUCOUS MEMBRANE. INGESTION: GI TRACT IRRITATION & CNS EFFECT, OBSTRUCTION OF THE GUT. (SEE SUPP) Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: SEE INGREDIENTS. Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION, DRYNESS, ITCHING, MACULAR RASH, COUGHING, SNEEZING, NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, DIZZINESS. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY & LUNG DISEASE, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA. First Aid: EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COLLECT & PLACE IN A WASTE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL/IF NOT DAMAGED/CONTAMINATED BY FOREIGN MATERIAL, GYPSUM PANELS MAY BE RECLAIMED. Waste Disposal Methods: DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A DRY PLACE. STORE ALL SHEETROCK BRAND GYPSUM PANELS FLAT. PANELS ARE HEAVY & CAN FALL OVER, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY/DEATH. Other Precautions: DON'T MOVE UNLESS AUTHORIZED. TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS & WEAR THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Text: NONE Fire Fighting Procedures: NONE Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: NONCOMBUSTIBLE. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLV IS EXCEEDED. Ventilation: GENERAL IF NECESSARY. LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. Protective Gloves: RECOMMENDED Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Work Hygienic Practices: FOLLOW GOOD SAFETY & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES DURING HANDLING & INSTALLING OF ALL PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS. Supplemental Safety and Health: HLTH HZRDS CONT'D: LARGE DOSES OF BORIC ACID ABSORBED INTO BLOOD STREAM MAY RESULT IN ERYTHMEA & CNS EFFECTS AFTER 36-72 HOURS. CRYSTALLINE SILICA CAN RESULT IN LUNG DISEASE/LUNG CANCER. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Solubility in Water: 0.2% Appearance and Odor: PAPER COVERED PANEL W/OFF WHITE CORE; LOW ODOR ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: TEMPS >2642F, MOISTURE. Hazardous Decomposition Products: CALCIUM OXIDE, SULFUR OXIDE. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: SHEETROCK BRAND GYPSUM PANELS Cage: 61357 Company Name: UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO Street: 101 S WACKER DR City: CHICAGO IL Zipcode: 60606-4302 Health Emergency Phone: 312-606-4542 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION/DERMATITIS. ABSORPTION OF BORIC ACID INTO BLOOD STREAM MAY RESULT IN ERYTHEMA. INHALATION: IRRITATE THE NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. BORIC ACID MAY B E ABSORBED THROUGH MUCOUS MEMBRANE. INGESTION: GI TRACT IRRITATION & CNS EFFECT, OBSTRUCTION OF THE GUT. (SEE SUPP) ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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