I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Products: Gypsum Ceiling Product.
II. INGREDIENTS
Exposure Limits in
Milligram/Cubic Meter
Common Name Material CAS # WT% PEL* ACGIH TLV**
Gypsum Board Gypsum 10101-41-4 <90 5 10
Cellulose 9004-34-6 <5 5 10
Vermiculite 1318-00-9 <4 5 5
Fibrous Glass
(Continuous Filament) 65997-17-3 <1 NE NE
Crystalline Silica 14808-60-7 <0.1 0.1 0.1
Clay 1332-58-7 <2 5 10
PVC Film Antimony 7440-36-0 <1 0.5 0.5
Ketones 78-98-3, 108-10-1 <1 200ppm 200ppm
Edge Sealant:
Adhesive 1 Chlorinated Paraffin 63449-39-8 <1 NE NE
2 Diacetone Alcohol 123-42-2 <1 50ppm 50ppm
Colorant Aluminum Silicate 1335-30-4 <1 NE NE
Magnesium Silicate 14807-96-6 <1 NE NE
Pigments NE <1 NE NE
Water 7732-18-5 <1 NE NE
Hexylene Glycol 107-41-5 <1 NE 25ppm
Diethylene Glycol 111-46-6 <1 NE NE
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1 <1 NE NE
Resins & Additives NE <1 NE NE
*PEL - OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit, 1910.1000, Nuisance Dust (Respirable)
**TLV - Threshold Limit Value, adopted by American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 1984-85
NA = Not Applicable, NE = Not Established
All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Chemical Substance Inventory and the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List
(NDSL).
As a manufactured article this product is exempt from the requirements of Canada's WHMIS.
III. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance and Odor: Paper covered board with white core having a low odor. Product has a vinyl facing and
backing and sealed edges.
Boiling Point (Degrees F): NA
Melting Point: NA
Vapor Pressure NA
Percent Volatile by Volume: NA
Specific Gravity (Water = 1): 0.7
Vapor Density (Air = 1): NA
Evaporation Rate (Ethyl Ether = 1): NE
Solubility in Water: Approximately 0.2
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: NA
Flammable Limits: LEL: NA UEL: NA
Extinguishing Media: Non-combustible
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None.
NFPA Ratings: 4 = Severe Hazard, 3 = Serious Hazard, 2 = Moderate Hazard, 1 = Slight Hazard, 0 =
Minimal Hazard
Flammability: 0
Health: 0
Reactivity: 0
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vinyl faced panels may give off hydrogen chloride (HCL).
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.
Health Hazards: (Acute and Chronic)
Inhalation:
Acute: This material is not known to be toxic. When cutting with a power saw, a nuisance dust is
created. Persons exposed to large amounts of dust may be forced to leave the area
because of nuisance conditions including coughing, sneezing and nasal irritation.
Chronic: In June 1997, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded there
is "sufficient evidence" in humans for the carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica in the
form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources. In making the overall evaluation,
the Working Group noted that carcinogenicity in humans was not detected in all industrial
circumstances studied. Carcinogenicity may be dependent on inherent characteristics of
the crystalline silica or on external factors affecting its biological activity or distribution of
its polymorphs. IARC states that crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or
cristobalite from occupational sources "is carcinogenic to humans" (Group 1).
In June 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) concluded there
is "inadequate evidence" for the carcinogenicity of glass filaments in humans. IARC states
that glass filaments are "not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans" (Group 3).
Skin Contact:
Acute: May dry skin.
Chronic: None Known
Eye Contact:
Acute: May cause irritation.
Chronic: None Known
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 5mg/M3 (respirable nuisance dust); 15 mg/M3 total dust.
ACGIH TLV: 10mg/M3 (dust).
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable Condition to Avoid: High humidity condition on back of panel may
cause warping.
Incompatibility: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Vinyl faced and backed products may emit hydrogen chloride (HCL) in a fire.
Hazardous Polymerization: None
VII. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
Procedures for Spills/Leaks: No special precautions, sweep or vacuum material into a waste container for disposal.
Avoid creating excessive dust.
Waste Disposal Method: May be disposed of as an inert solid in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures in
accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Special Handling/Storage: Store flat in a dry area.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.
Skin Contact: Wash promptly with water.
Eye Contact: Flush with water to remove particles. If irritation persists, see a physician.
IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Ventilation: Local exhaust if PEL/TLV is exceeded to minimize dust when power sawing.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles when power sawing or installing overhead.
Gloves: Not normally required, may be desirable to protect against drying of hands.
Respirator: Not normally required. If cut with a power saw, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator for
nuisance dust if PEL/TLV is exceeded.
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