Specification

Product Data Shelf Life Up to 12 months under protected storage conditions. Rotate stock.
Availability USG accelerators are distributed throughout the United States. Contact a United States Gypsum
Company sales office or sales person for additional information.
Packaging USG accelerators are available in 1.5 lb. containers.
Submittal Job Name
Approvals:
Contractor Date
WARNING!
Dust may cause irritation to
eyes, skin, nose, throat and
upper respiratory tract. Avoid
irritation by reducing exposure
to dust. Use in a well-ventilated
area or provide sufficient local
ventilation. Wash with soap and
water after use. Do not ingest.
If dusty, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-
approved dust respirator. Wear
eye protection. If eye contact
occurs, flush thoroughly with
water for 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, call physician. If
ingested, call physician. Product
information and MSDS: (800)
507-8899 or usg.com.
KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
Trademarks
The following trademarks used
herein are owned by United
States Gypsum or a related
company: DIamonD, easy sanD,
DurabonD, ImperIal, usG, uSG in
stylized letters.
Note
Products described here may
not be available in all geographic
markets. Consult your U.S.
Gypsum Company sales office
or representative for information.
Notice
We shall not be liable for
incidental and consequential
damages, directly or indirectly
sustained, nor for any loss
caused by application of these
goods not in accordance with
current printed instructions or
for other than the intended use.
Our liability is expressly limited
to replacement of defective
goods. Any claim shall be
deemed waived unless made in
writing to us within thirty (30)
days from date it was or
reasonably should have been
discovered.
Safety First!
Follow good safety and
industrial hygiene practices
during handling and installation
of products and systems. Take
necessary precautions and
wear the appropriate personal
protective equipment as needed.
Read material safety data sheets
and related literature on products
before specification and/or
installation.
Manufactured by
United States Gypsum Company
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
800 USG.4YOU (874-4968)
usg.com
P779/rev. 10-10
© 2010, United States Gypsum Company
Printed in U.S.A.
Set Time Chart for the Addition of USG™ Standard Strength Gypsum Accellerator to Setting-Type Joint Compounds
Accelerator Amounts Approximate Set Time (minutes)
Tbls. per
Bag
Tbls. per
Bread Pan
Easy sand
™
/durabond
®
90
Joint Compound
Easy sand
™
/durabond
®
45
Joint Compound
Easy sand
™
/durabond
®
20
Joint Compound
1.0 tbsp. 0.22 tbsp. 40 min. 20 min. 10 min.
2.0 tbsp. 0.44 tbsp. 30 min. 10 min. —
6.0 tbsp. 1.33 tbsp. 20 min. — —