SDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SHEETROCK® Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compounds
Easy Sand™ 5
MSDS #61-205-003
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HEALTH
FLAMMABILITY
PHYSICAL HAZARD
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Risk and Safety Phrases defined by European Union Directive 67/548/EEC (Annex III and IV)
R-Phrase(s): R36/37/38
S-Phrase(s): S51 S38 S39
SECTION 16
OTHER INFORMATION
Label Information
 WARNING!
When mixed with water, this material hardens and becomes very hot sometimes quickly. DO NOT attempt to make a
cast enclosing any part of the body using this material. Failure to follow these instructions can cause severe burns
that may require surgical removal of affected tissue or amputation of limb. Dust can cause irritation to eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Use wet-sanding to reduce dust created. Wear eye, skin and respiratory protection as necessary
per working conditions. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not ingest. If ingested, call
physician. Frequent breathing of mica dust can cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis). Product safety information:
800-507-8899 or usg.com. Customer Service: 800 USG-4-YOU (800 874-4968). KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
INFORMATION FOR HANDLING AND IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS
0
1 0
*
1
0
1
E
0 = Minimal Hazard
NFPA Ratings:
HMIS Ratings:
1 = Slight Hazard
Health:
1
Health:
1
2 = Moderate Hazard
Fire:
0
Fire:
0
3 = Serious Hazard
Reactivity:
0
Reactivity:
1
4 = Severe Hazard
E – Safety glasses, gloves and dust respirator; * - Contains silica
Key/Legend
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
ACGIH
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAA
Clean Air Act
CAS
Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
CERCLA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
DOT
United States Department of Transportation
DSL
Canadian Domestic Substances List
EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA
Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-know Act
HMIS
Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC
International Agency for Research on Cancer
MSHA
Mine Safety and Health Administration
NDSL
Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health