SDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BEADEX® All Purpose Drywall Joint Compound
MSDS #61-360-023
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STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and incompatibilities (see
Section 10). Do not use if material has spoiled, i.e., there is a moldy appearance or an unpleasant odor. Close
container and discard properly. Keep tightly sealed following use.
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
MATERIAL WT%
TLV (mg/m
3
)
PEL( mg/m
3
)
Limestone >60
Water <30
Attapulgite <5
Vinyl Acetate Polymer <5
Or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer
Crystalline Silica <5
10 15(T)/5(R)
(NE) (NE)
(NE) (NE)
(NE) (NE)
(NE) (NE)
0.025(R) 0.1(R)
(T)–Total; (R)–Respirable; (NE)-Not Established; (C)-Ceiling; (STEL)-Short-term exposure limit
(F)-Fume; (Du)-Dust; (M)-Mist
ppm-part per million; f/cc-fiber per cubic centimeter; mppcf- million particles per cubic foot
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Provide ventilation sufficient to control airborne dust levels. If user operations generate
airborne dust, use ventilation to keep dust concentrations below permissible exposure limits. Where general
ventilation is inadequate, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
dust levels below permissible exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator equipped with particulate cartridges when
dusty in poorly ventilated areas, and if TLV is exceeded. A respiratory program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134
and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. If
engineering controls are not possible, wear a properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA-approved particulate respirator.
OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eye/Face
Wear eye protection, safety glasses or goggles, to avoid possible eye contact.
Skin
Wear gloves and protective clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.
General
Selection of Personal Protective Equipment will depend on environmental working conditions and
operations.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Off white
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
< 1(same as water)
Odor
Low to no odor
Specific Gravity (H
2
O = 1)
1.5 - 1.7
Odor Threshold
Not Determined
Solubility in water (g/100g)
Unlimited dispersibility
Physical State
Paste
Partition Coefficient
Not Determined
pH @ 25 º C
~ 7.5-11
Auto-ignition Temp
Not Determined
Melting Point
Not Applicable
Decomposition Temp
Not Determined