UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO -- SHEETROCK GYPSUM PANELS  -- 5640-00N017538
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SHEETROCK GYPSUM PANELS
MSDS Date:09/08/1989
FSC:5640
NIIN:00N017538
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address:101 S WACKER DR
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-4385
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:PARAFFIN (WAX)-COMPONENTS OF WATER RESISTANT PANELS ONLY.
CAS:8002-74-2
RTECS #:RV0350000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3 (FUME)

Ingred Name:CORN STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 0.3-1%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 (RDUST) OSHA
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:FIBROUS GLASS
CAS:65997-17-3
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/ME (RDUST) MFR
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (DUST)

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM FOIL (COMPONENT OF FOIL BACKED PANELS ONLY)
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%

Ingred Name:SUCROSE
CAS:57-50-1
RTECS #:WN6500000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 (RDUST) OSHA
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

Ingred Name:LIGNIN SULFONATES
CAS:8061-52-7
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%

Ingred Name:BLANCOL (SULFONATED NAPTHALENE)
CAS:9084-06-4
RTECS #:EC4850000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%

Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
CAS:9002-89-5
RTECS #:TR8100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.10%

Ingred Name:BLANCOL (CALCIUM STERATE)
CAS:9084-06-4
RTECS #:EC4850000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.01%

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM SALT
CAS:68990-88-0
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.01%

Ingred Name:PENIETIC ACID, PENTA SODIUM SALT
CAS:140-01-2
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.01%

Ingred Name:BORIC ACID
CAS:10043-35-3
RTECS #:ED4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.01%

Ingred Name:GLYCEROL (GLYCERIN)
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 0%-TR
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 (RDUST) OSHA
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST) 9293

Ingred Name:CALCIUM (II) SULFATE DIHYDRATE (1:1:2);(GYPSUM)
CAS:10101-41-4
RTECS #:EW4150000
Fraction by Wt: 85-95%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 (RDUST) OSHA
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:CELLULOSE (PAPER FIBER)
CAS:9004-34-6
RTECS #:FJ5691460
Fraction by Wt: 3-9%
Other REC Limits:5 MG/M3 (RDUST) OSHA
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (TDUST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

Ingred Name:ETHYLENE, CHLORO-, POLYMER (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
    RESIN)-COMPONENT OF VINYL COVERED PANELS ONLY.
CAS:9002-86-2
Fraction by Wt: 0-10%

Ingred Name:VERMICULITE (COMPONENT OF TYPE X FIRE CODE C&B PANELS ONLY)
CAS:1318-00-9
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (TDUST)MFR
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (RDUST)MFR

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYE:WHEN CUT WITH POWER SAW THE
    DUST CREATED MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. INHAL:WHEN CUT WITH POWER
    SAW THE DUST CREATED MAY CAUSE TRANSITORY UPPER RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION. SKIN/INGEST:NONE KNOWN. C HRONIC:NONE KNOWN. TARGET
    ORGAN:LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY AND
    LUNG DISEASES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA
    AND ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER TO REMOVE PARTICLES. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE MD. SKIN:WASH WITH WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. INGEST:NONE KNOWN TO BE NECESSARY. CALL MD IF DISCOMFORT
    OCCURS.

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

Flash Point:NON COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. PRODUCT NORMALLY FIRE RESISTANT.
    SURFACE BURNING CHAR:FLAME SPREAD-15 TO 30; SMOKE DEVELOPED-0 TO
    65.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UNDER DRY AND LEVEL CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. WHEN CUT WITH POWER SAW,
    USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR MINERAL DUSTS IF TLV IS
    EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Solubility in Water:APPROXIMATELY 0.2%
Appearance and Odor:PAPER, PAPER & FOIL OR PAPER & VINYL COVERED BOARD
    W/WHITE OR TAN CORE. LOW ODO

=================  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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO SANITARY LANDFILL. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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