MSDS
pH
6 - 8
Melting point/freezing point
Not applicable.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
Not applicable.
Flash point
Not applicable.
Evaporation rate
Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
Not applicable.
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not applicable.
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Not applicable.
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Not applicable.
Vapor pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor density
Not applicable.
Relative density
2.32 (Gypsum) (H2O=1)
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water)
0.26 g/100 g (H2O)
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not applicable.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable.
Decomposition temperature
2642 °F (1450 °C)
Viscosity
Not applicable.
Other information
Bulk density
41 - 58 lb/ft³
Particle size
Varies.
VOC (Weight %)
0 %
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Not available.
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Calcium oxides, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Ingestion
Not likely, due to the form of the product.
Inhalation
Mechanical processing may generate dust. Gypsum dust has an irritant action on mucous
membranes of the upper respiratory tract and eyes (1).
Skin contact
Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a skin hazard. Gypsum was
not found to be a skin irritant (2).
Eye contact
Mechanical processing may generate dust. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary
irritation (1).
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Under normal conditions of intended use, this material does not pose a risk to health.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicit
y
Low hazard.
SHEETROCK® Brand Gypsum Panels SDS US
915745 Version #: 02 Revision date: 30-July-2014 Issue date: 18-November-2013
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