UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- DURABOND 45 JOINT COMPOUND  -- 6850-00F052807
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DURABOND 45 JOINT COMPOUND
MSDS Date:04/20/1993
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F052807
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
Address:125 S FRANKLIN ST DEPT 147-4
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:POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
CAS:9002-89-5
RTECS #:TR8100000
Fraction by Wt: 0-3%

Ingred Name:POLYVINYL ACETATE, VINYL ACETATE POLYMER
CAS:9003-20-7
RTECS #:AK0920000
Fraction by Wt: 0-2%

Ingred Name:DOUBLE HYDRATED DOLOMITIC LIME
CAS:39445-23-3
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-80-5
RTECS #:TT5900000
Fraction by Wt: 0-1%

Ingred Name:KERATINS, HYDROLYZATES
CAS:69430-36-0
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%

Ingred Name:BIS(DIMETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATO)ZINC, ZIRAM
CAS:137-30-4
RTECS #:ZH0525000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.09%

Ingred Name:STARCH; VANCIDE MZ-96
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.2%
Other REC Limits:NUISANCE PARTICULATE
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:HYDROXYPROPYL METHYCELLULOSE
CAS:9004-65-3
RTECS #:NF9125000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%

Ingred Name:SORBITOL
CAS:50-70-4
RTECS #:LZ4290000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.5%

Ingred Name:HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ETHER CELLULOSE,
    NATROSOL
CAS:9004-62-0
RTECS #:FJ5958000
Fraction by Wt: 0-0.2%

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	* 96-4 *
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: <0.2%

Ingred Name:SODIUM CITRATE, TRISODIUM SALT, CITRIC ACID
CAS:68-04-2
RTECS #:GE8300000
Fraction by Wt: <0.2%

Ingred Name:PLASTER OF PARIS; GYPSUM HEMIHYDRATE
CAS:26499-65-0
RTECS #:TP0700000
Fraction by Wt: 55-90%

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE, DOMOLITE, LIMESTONE, WHITING  *96-4*
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 0-25%
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (DUST)

Ingred Name:SILICA, MICA, MUSCOVITE
CAS:12001-26-2
RTECS #:VV8760000
Fraction by Wt: 0-18%
ACGIH TLV:3 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:PERLITE
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
Fraction by Wt: 0-12%
Other REC Limits:30 MPPCF MSHA STD
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM TOTAL DUST

Ingred Name:ATTAPULGITE CLAY, HYDROUS MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
CAS:12174-11-7
RTECS #:RT6400000
Fraction by Wt: 0-9%

=====================  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:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MY
    CAUSE SEVERE BURNS THAT MAY REQUIRE SURGICAL REMOVAL OF AFFECTED
    TISSUE. INHALATION: IRRITATION TO THE EYES, NOSE, THROAT/UPPER
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LONG TERM EXPOS URE MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE
    (PULMONARY FIBROSIS).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING UPPER RESPIRATORY &
    LUNG DISEASE SUCH AS BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA & ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: MAY RESULT IN
    OBSTRUCTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. IF
    WASHED DOWN, MAY PLUG DRAINS. IF ALREADY MIXED W/WATER, SCRAPE UP &
    WASH DOWN RESIDUE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP DRY. DEW POINT CONDITIONS/OTHER
    CONDITIONS CAUSING PRESENCE OF LIQUID WILL HARDEN THIS MATERIAL
    DURING STORAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:2.5-2.6
Solubility in Water:0.15%
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE TO GRAY POWDER; LOW ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF TO SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE
    W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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