MSDS

Eye contact
Dust in the eyes: Do not rub eyes. Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, get medical
assistance.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a risk to health. Dust may
irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing.
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically.
General information
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Not applicable.
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Not a fire hazard.
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Selection of respiratory protection for firefighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in
the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in
case of fire.
Fire-fighting
equipment/instructions
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
Specific methods
Cool material exposed to heat with water spray and remove it if no risk is involved.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
No specific clean-up procedure noted. For waste disposal, see Section 13 of the SDS.
Environmental precautions
Avoid discharge to drains, sewers, and other water systems.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Use work methods which minimize dust production. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin
and eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands after handling. Observe
good industrial hygiene practices. When moving board with a forklift or similar equipment, it is
essential that the equipment be rated capable of handling the loads. The forks should always be
long enough to extend completely through the width of the load. Fork spacing between supports
should be one half the length of the panels or base being handled so that a maximum of 4’ extends
beyond the supports on either end.
Follow traditional building practices; such as management of water away from the interior of the
structure to avoid the growth of mold, mildew and fungus. Remove any building products
suspected of being exposed to sustained moisture and considered conducive to mold growth from
the job site. Gypsum panels are very heavy, awkward loads posing the risk of severe back injury.
Use proper lifting techniques.
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials. Protect product
from physical damage. Protect from weather and prevent exposure to sustained moisture. Gypsum
Association literature (GA-801-07) recommends storing board flat to avoid damaging edges,
warping the board and the potential safety hazards of the board falling over. However, in other
situations, storing the board flat may cause a tripping hazard or exceed floor limit loads. If stacking
board vertically, leave at least 4 inches from the wall to decrease the risk of falling board and no
more than 6 inches to avoid too much lateral weight against the wall.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Calcium sulfate dihydrate
(alternative CAS
10101-41-4) (CAS
13397-24-5)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels SDS US
916014 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 27-February-2014
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