SDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BEADEX® All Purpose Drywall Joint Compound
MSDS #61-360-023
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CARCINOGENICITY CLASSIFICATION OF INGREDIENT(S) All substances listed are associated with the nature of
the raw materials used in the manufacture of this product and are not independent components of the product
formulation. All substances, if present, are at levels well below regulatory limits. See Section 11: Toxicology
Information for detailed information.
MATERIAL
IARC
NTP
ACGIH
CAL- 65
Vinyl Acetate Monomer 2B Not Listed A3 Not Listed
Acetaldehyde 2B 2 A3 Listed
Formaldehyde 1 2 A2 Listed
Crystalline silica 1 1 A2 Listed
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer: 1- Carcinogenic to humans; 2A – Probably carcinogenic to
humans; 2B – Possibly carcinogenic to humans; 3 - Not classifiable as a carcinogen; 4 – Probably not a carcinogen
NTP – National Toxicology Program (Health and Human Services Dept., Public Health Service, NIH/NIEHS): 1-
Known to be carcinogen; 2- Anticipated to be carcinogens
ACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists: A1 – Confirmed human carcinogen; A2 –
Suspected human carcinogen; A3 – Animal carcinogen; A4 - Not classifiable as a carcinogen; A5 – Not suspected as
a human carcinogen
CAL-65 – California Proposition 65 “Chemicals known to the State of California to Cause Cancer”
Respirable crystalline silica: IARC: Group 1 carcinogen, NTP: Known human carcinogen. The weight percent of
crystalline silica given represents total quartz and not the respirable fraction. The weight percent of respirable silica
has not been measured in this product.
Food and Drug Administration [CFR Title 21, v.3, sec 184.1409] – Ground limestone is Generally Recognized as Safe
(GRAS).
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: This product has no known adverse effect on ecology. (See Section 12
for more information.)
SECTION 3
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL WT%
CAS #
Limestone >60
Water <30
Attapulgite <5
Vinyl Acetate Polymer <5
Or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer
Crystalline Silica <5
1317-65-3
7732-18-5
12174-11-7
9003-20-7
24937-78-8
14808-60-7^
All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control
Act Chemical Substance Inventory and the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
^The weight percent for silica represents total quartz and not the respirable fraction.
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Leave the area of exposure and remain away until coughing and other symptoms
subside. Other measures are usually not necessary, however if conditions warrant, contact physician.
Eyes
In case of contact, do not rub or scratch your eyes. To prevent mechanical irritation, flush thoroughly