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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification

Product identifier

BEADEX® Silver Set™ Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound

Other means of identification

SDS number

61000030001

Synonyms

Joint Compound, Finishing Compound, Taping Compound, Mud

Recommended use

Interior use.

Recommended restrictions

Use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Manufacturer / Importer / Supplier / Distributor information

Company name

United States Gypsum Company

Address

550 West Adams Street

Chicago, Illinois 60661-3637

Telephone

1-800-874-4968

Website

www.usg.com

Emergency phone number

1-800-507-8899

2. Hazard(s) identification

Not classified.

Physical hazards

Category 1ACarcinogenicity

Health hazards

Not classified.

OSHA defined hazards

Label elements

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement

May cause cancer by inhalation.

Precautionary statement

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read

and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Not classified.

Hazard(s) not otherwise

classified (HNOC)

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Mixtures

26499-65-0 > 80Plaster of Paris (Calcium

sulfate hemihydrate CAS

10034-76-1)

CAS number %Chemical name

12174-11-7 < 5Attapulgite

13397-24-5 < 5Calcium sulfate dihydrate

(Alternative CAS 10101-41-4)

93763-70-3 < 5Perlite

Impurities

CAS number %Chemical name

Crystalline silica (Quartz)

14808-60-7

< 1

BEADEX® Silver Set™ Lightweight Setting Type Joint Co

mpound SDS US

918178 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 31-December-2013

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Summary of content (7 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier BEADEX® Silver Set™ Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound Other means of identification SDS number 61000030001 Synonyms Joint Compound, Finishing Compound, Taping Compound, Mud Recommended use Interior use. Recommended restrictions Use in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
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Composition comments All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Raw materials in this product contain respirable crystalline silica as an impurity. The weight percent of respirable crystalline silica found in this product is <1.0%. Exposures to respirable crystalline silica during the normal use of this product must be determined by workplace hygiene testing. 4.
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US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) Components Type Value Form Plaster of Paris (Calcium sulfate hemihydrate CAS 10034-76-1) (CAS 26499-65-0) PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction. 15 mg/m3 Total dust. US. OSHA Table Z-3 (29 CFR 1910.1000) Impurities Type Value Form Crystalline silica (Quartz) (CAS 14808-60-7) TWA 0.3 mg/m3 Total dust. 0.1 mg/m3 2.4 mppcf Respirable. Respirable. US.
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Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations None. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment separately from regular wash. Observe any medical surveillance requirements. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Physical state Solid. Form Powder. Color White to off-white. Odor Low to no odor. Odor threshold Not applicable. pH 7.5 - 9.
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11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Ingestion may cause irritation and stomach discomfort. Ingestion Inhalation Inhalation of dusts may cause respiratory irritation. Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis and/or lung cancer. Skin contact Under normal conditions of intended use, this product does not pose a skin hazard. Eye contact Direct contact with airborne particulates may cause temporary irritation.
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Hazardous waste code Not regulated. Waste from residues / unused products Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Contaminated packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as a hazardous material by DOT. IATA Not regulated as a dangerous good. IMDG Not regulated as a dangerous good. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable. 15.
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US. California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.