MSDS # 61-360-035_E
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 8
CGC All Purpose Ready To Use Drywall Compound
CGC Inc.
Product Safety: 1 (800) 507-8899
350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., 5th Floor
www.cgcinc.com
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3J1
Version Date: March 30, 2007
(905) 803-5600 Fax (905) 803-5688
Version: 6
A Subsidiary of USG Corporation
SECTION 1
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT: CGC All Purpose Ready To Use Drywall Compound
CHEMICAL FAMILY: An aqueous mixture of minerals and vinyl acetate polymer
SECTION 2
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
TLV (mg/m3) PEL( mg/m3)
MATERIAL WT% CAS NUMBER
Limestone 40-70 10 15(T)/5(R) 1317-65-3
Water 30-60 (NE) (NE) 7732-18-5
Expanded Perlite 5-10 10 15(T)/5(R) 93763-70-3
Attapulgite 1-5 (NE) (NE) 12174-11-7
Vinyl Acetate Polymer <5 (NE) (NE) 9003-20-7
Or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer (NE) (NE) 24937-78-8
Crystalline Silica <2 0.025(R) 0.1(R) 14808-60-7
(T) 鈥? Total (R) 鈥? Respirable (NE) 鈥? Not Established mmpfc - million particles per cubic foot of air
Respirable crystalline silica: IARC: Group 1 carcinogen, NTP: Known human carcinogen. The weight percent for silica
represents total quartz and not the respirable fraction. Industrial hygiene atmospheric respirable crystalline silica testing
during the use and application of USG joint compounds did not detect any concentration of respirable crystalline silica
exposure.
Food and Drug Administration [CFR Title 21, v.3, sec 184.1409] 鈥? Ground limestone is Generally
Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 Toxic Substances Control Act
Chemical Substance Inventory. All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List
(DSL).
SECTION 3
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
INFORMATION FOR HANDLING AND IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS
0 = Minimal Hazard
HEALTH *0
0
NFPA Ratings: HIMS Ratings: 1 = Slight Hazard
FLAMMABILITY 0
0
0
Health: 0 Health: *0 2 = Moderate Hazard
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
Fire: 0 Fire: 0 3 = Serious Hazard
PERSONAL PROTECTION E
Reactivity: 0 Reactivity: 0 4 = Severe Hazard
Personal Protection: Use eye and skin protection. Use NIOSH/MSHA-approved respiratory protection when necessary.
*Respirable crystalline silica can cause lung disease and/or cancer. E- Safety glasses, gloves and dust respirator
Prolonged and repeated breathing of respirable mica dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Exposure
to high dust levels may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract.
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SECTION 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (continued)
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE:
Eyes: Airborne dust during sanding or direct contact can cause mechanical irritation of eyes. If burning, redness,
itching, pain or other symptoms persist or develop, consult physician.
Skin: Direct, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust during sanding can irritate the nose, throat, and the upper respiratory tract. Persons
subjected to large amounts of this dust will be forced to leave area because of nuisance conditions such as coughing,
sneezing and nasal irritation. Labored breathing may occur after excessive inhalation. If respiratory symptoms persist,
consult physician.
Ingestion: If ingested may cause temporary irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, especially the stomach. No known
effects.
CHRONIC:
Eyes: None known.
Skin: None known.
Ingestion: No known effects.
Inhalation: Industrial hygiene atmospheric respirable crystalline silica testing during the use and application of USG joint
compounds did not detect any concentration of respirable crystalline silica exposure. Exposures to respirable crystalline
silica are not expected during the normal use of this product; however, actual levels must be determined by workplace
hygiene testing.
Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne free respirable crystalline silica can result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis)
and/or lung cancer. The development of silicosis may increase the risks of additional health effects. The risk of
developing silicosis is dependent upon the exposure intensity and duration.
Prolonged and repeated breathing of respirable mica dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).The extent and
severity of lung injury correlates with the length of exposure and dust concentration.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, eyes and skin contact.
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: In case of contact, do not rub or scratch your eyes. Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes to remove
particles. If irritation persists, consult physician.
Skin: Wash with mild soap and water. A commercially available hand lotion may be used to treat dry skin areas. If skin
has become cracked, take appropriate action to prevent infection and promote healing. If irritation persists, consult
physician.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Leave the area of dust exposure and remain away until coughing and other symptoms
subside. Other measures are usually not necessary, however if conditions warrant, contact physician.
Ingestion: This product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. No harmful effects expected. No specific
recommendations. If gastric disturbance occurs, call physician.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE AGGRAVATED: Pre-existing upper respiratory and lung diseases such as,
but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Pre-existing skin diseases such as, but not limited to, rashes and
dermatitis.
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SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Not expected to burn.
General Fire Hazards:
Water or use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (See section 8).
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
None
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Above 800潞 C 鈥? limestone may decompose to calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon
Hazardous Combustion Products: dioxide (CO2). Above 175潞 C 鈥? polyvinyl acetate may decompose to H2O, CO2,
CO, and acetic acid, could produce vinyl acetate monomers.
None Known Not Applicable
Flash Point: Auto Ignition:
Not Applicable
Method Used: Flammability
Not Applicable
Classification:
Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Rate of Burning:
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
CONTAINMENT:
No special precautions. Wear appropriate personal protection (See Section 8).
CLEAN-UP:
Use normal clean up procedures. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Ventilate area. Floor may be slippery; use
care to avoid falling. Shovel or scoop up material from spillage into a waste container for disposal.
DISPOSAL:
Follow all local, state, provincial and federal regulations. Never discharge large releases directly into sewers or surface
waters. Trace amounts of residue can be flushed to a drain, using plenty of water.
SECTION 7
HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
When sanding, minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust. Wear the appropriate respiratory
protection against dust in poorly ventilated areas and if TLV is exceeded (see Sections 2 and 8). Avoid dust contact with
eyes. Wear the appropriate eye protection against dust (See Section 8).
Use good safety and industrial hygiene practices.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature in a dry location.
Protect from freezing, extreme heat, and exposure to direct sunlight.
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.
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SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Provide ventilation sufficient to control airborne dust levels especially respirable crystalline silica.
If user operations generate airborne dust, use ventilation to keep dust concentrations below permissible exposure limits
(See Section 2).
Where general ventilation is inadequate, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to control dust levels below permissible exposure limits (see Section 2). If engineering controls are not possible, wear a
properly fitted NIOSH/MSHA-approved particulate respirator.
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.
OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eye/Face: Wear eye protection (safety glasses or goggles) to avoid particulate irritation of the eye.
Skin: Gloves or protective clothing are usually not necessary but may be desirable in specific work situations. For brief
contact, no precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should be needed. Wear gloves and protective clothing
to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Barrier creams or skin lotion may be applied to face, neck, wrist and
hands when skin is exposed to help prevent drying of skin.
General: Selection of Personal Protective Equipment will depend on environmental working conditions and operations.
SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Low to no odor
Gray to off white
Appearance Odor
Paste ~ 7-8.5
Physical State pH
17@20 潞F Same as water
Vapor Pressure Vapor Density
212 潞F 32 潞F
Boiling Point Freezing Point
Not Applicable Slight, unlimited dispersibility
Melting Point Solubility (H2O)
1.5-1.7 Not Determined
Specific Gravity Particle Size
Not Applicable Not Determined
Softening Point Evaporation Rate
Not Determined 1.5-1.7 Kg/Litre
Viscosity Bulk Density
20-45 Mixture
Percent Volatile Molecular Weight
<2 g/l
VOC Content
SECTION 10
CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable.
STABILITY:
Contact with incompatibles.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
None known.
INCOMPATIBILITY:
Will not occur.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Above 800潞 C 鈥? limestone may decompose to calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: dioxide (CO2). Above 175潞 C 鈥? polyvinyl acetate may decompose to H2O, CO2, CO,
and acetic acid, could produce vinyl acetate monomers.
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SECTION 11
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS:
Direct contact may cause eye, skin and/or respiratory irritation.
LD50: Not Available for product.
LC50: Not Available for product.
CHRONIC EFFECTS / CARCINOGENICITY:
Crystalline silica: Industrial hygiene atmospheric respirable crystalline silica testing during the use and application of
USG joint compounds did not detect any concentration of respirable crystalline silica exposure. Exposures to respirable
crystalline silica are not expected during the normal use of this product; however, actual levels must be determined by
workplace hygiene testing.
Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne free respirable crystalline silica can result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis)
and/or lung cancer. The development of silicosis may increase the risks of additional health effects. The risk of
developing silicosis is dependent upon the exposure intensity and duration.
In June, 1997, IARC classified crystalline silica (quartz and cristobalite) as a human carcinogen. In making the overall
evaluation, the IARC 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).
Vinyl acetate/acetaldehyde/formaldehyde: A component of this product is a common emulsion polymer most familiar
as the component of ordinary white glue which exhibits the 鈥渟ticky鈥? characteristic. The emulsion polymer is not classified
as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or ACGIH. However, trace amounts of residual vinyl acetate monomers, acetaldehyde
and formaldehyde may be associated with the production of the emulsion polymer.
Any exposure to vinyl acetate monomer, acetaldehyde, or formaldehyde is expected to remain well below OSHA
regulatory and ACGIH recommended limits during normal handling and use of this product.
Industrial hygiene atmospheric formaldehyde testing during the use and application of USG joint compounds did not
detect any concentration of formaldehyde exposure.
Prolonged and repeated breathing of respirable mica dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).The extent and
severity of lung injury correlates with the length of exposure and dust concentration.
SECTION 12
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY: This product has no known adverse effect on the ecology. A large discharge directly
into waterways would not be expected to kill aquatic life.
Ecotoxicity value: Not determined.
SECTION 13
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Dispose of material in accordance with Federal, State, Provincial, and Local regulations. Consult with environmental
regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Never discharge directly into sewers or surface
waters.
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SECTION 14
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT INFORMATION: Not a hazardous material per DOT shipping requirements. Not classified or regulated.
Same as product name.
Shipping Name
Not classified
Hazard Class:
None. Not classified.
UN/NA #:
None.
Packing Group:
Not applicable.
Label (s) Required:
Not classified.
GGVSec/MDG-Code:
Not applicable.
ICAO/IATA-DGR:
None
RID/ADR:
None
ADNR:
SECTION 15
REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES REGULATIONS
All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 Toxic Substances Control Act
Chemical Substance Inventory.
CAA Sec.
CERCLA
RCRA
Code
112
302 304 313
MATERIAL WT%
Limestone 40-70 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Water 30-60 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Expanded Perlite 5-10 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Attapulgite 1-5 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Vinyl Acetate Polymer <5 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer NL NL NL NL NL NL
Crystalline Silica <2 NL NL NL NL NL NL
Key : NL = Not Listed
SARA Title III Section 302 (EPCRA) Extremely Hazardous Substances: Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
SARA Title III Section 304 (EPCRA) Extremely Hazardous Substances: Reportable Quantity (RQ)
SARA Title III Section 313 (EPCRA) Toxic Chemicals: X= Subject to reporting under section 313
CERCLA Hazardous Substances: Reportable Quantity (RQ)
CAA Section 112 (r) Regulated Chemicals for Accidental Release Prevention: Threshold Quantities(TQ)
RCRA Hazardous Waste: RCRA hazardous waste code
Food and Drug Administration [CFR Title 21, v.3, sec 184.1409] 鈥? Ground limestone is Generally
Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
CANADIAN REGULATIONS
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations. All components of this product are
included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued)
CANADIAN REGULATION (continued)
MATERIAL WT% IDL Item # WHMIS Classification:
Limestone 40-70 Not Listed D2A
Water 30-60 Not Listed Not Listed
Expanded Perlite 5-10 Not Listed D2A
Attapulgite 1-5 Not Listed Not Listed
Vinyl Acetate Polymer <5 Not Listed Not Listed
Or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Polymer Not Listed Not Listed
Crystalline Silica <2 1406 D2A
IDL Item # : Canadian Hazardous Products Act 鈥? Ingredient Disclosure List Item #
WHMIS Classification: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
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
Respirable Crystalline Silica 1 1 A2 Listed
Vinyl Acetate Monomer 2B Not Listed A3 Not Listed
Acetaldehyde 2B 2 A3 Listed
Formaldehyde 1 2 A2 Listed
IARC 鈥? International Agency for Research on Cancer (World Health Organization)
1- Carcinogenic to humans
2A 鈥? Probably carcinogenic to humans
2B 鈥? Possibly carcinogenic to humans
3 - Not classifiable as a carcinogen
4 鈥? Probably not a carcinogen
NTP 鈥? National Toxicology Program (Health and Human Services Dept., Public Health Service, NIH/NIEHS)
1- Known to be carcinogen
2- Anticipated to be carcinogens
ACGIH 鈥? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
A1 鈥? Confirmed human carcinogen
A2 鈥? Suspected human carcinogen
A3 鈥? Animal carcinogen
A4 - Not classifiable as a carcinogen
A5 鈥? Not suspected as a human carcinogen
CAL-65 鈥? California Proposition 65 鈥淐hemicals known to the State of California to Cause Cancer鈥?
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SECTION 16
OTHER INFORMATION
Label Information
螖WARNING!
Dust generated from sanding product may cause irritation to eyes, skin, nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Avoid
irritation by reducing exposure to dust. Use wet-sanding to reduce dust created. Use in a well-ventilated area or provide
sufficient local ventilation. If dusty, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator. Prolonged and repeated breathing of
respirable mica dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis). Wear eye protection. If eye contact occurs, flush
thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call physician. Wash with soap and water after use. Do not
ingest. If ingested, call physician. Do not use if material has spoiled, i.e., there is a moldy appearance or an unpleasant
odor. Close container and discard properly.
Product safety information: (800) 507-8899 or www.cgcinc.com
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Key/Legend
TLV Threshold Limit Value
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration
OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
DOT United States Department of Transportation
EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
HMIS Hazardous Materials Identification System
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
DSL Canadian Domestic Substances List
NDSL Canadian Non-Domestic Substances List
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
UN/NA# United Nations/North America number
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
Prepared by:
Product Safety
USG Corporation
550 West Adams St.
Chicago, Illinois 60661
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