MSDS No: JT-1060
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Date: May 22, 2006
ProForm庐 Brand Surfacer/Primer
Supersedes Date: January 15, 2003
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Manufacturer Information: For Emergency Product Information Call:
National Gypsum Company Director Quality Services
2001 Rexford Road (704) 551-5820 - 24 Hour Emergency Response
Website: www.nationalgypsum.com
Charlotte, NC 28211
Product Name: ProForm庐 Brand Surfacer/Primer
High-build interior coating designed for use with airless sprayers. Used to replace
Use:
skim coat and primer coat on interior walls and ceilings made of gypsum wallboard.
Generic
Latex Flat Paint
Descriptions:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance and Odor: White paint. Mild Odor.
Contains no asbestos. HMIS Hazard Class No. 1, 0, 0.
Emergency Overview
ProForm庐 Brand Surfacer/Primer does not present an inhalation, ingestion, or contact health hazard
under normal use. This product contains quartz (crystalline silica) as a naturally occurring contaminant. It
is recommended that a NIOSH approved particulate respirator be worn whenever working with this
product results in airborne dust exposure exceeding the prescribed limits.
(See Section 11 - Toxicological Information)
OSHA Regulatory Status
While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR
1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the safe handling and proper use of the
product. This MSDS should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product.
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (CONTINUED)
Potential Health Effects
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Dermal contact
Target Organs: Respiratory system, skin, eyes.
Inhalation: Acute exposure may result in dizziness, dyspnea, fatigue, nausea and/or headache, or
general irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Mists or vapors from hot operations can
cause mental sluggishness, pulmonary edema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs- signs and symptoms
can be delayed for several hours) and bronchial pneumonia. Chronic exposures may result in lung
disease (silicosis and/or lung cancer). (See Section 11 - Toxicological Information)
Skin Contact: Continued and prolonged contact may result in irritation to the skin. Continued chronic
exposure may result in dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Trace amounts of amine and residual monomer vapors may be irritating to the eyes,
especially in poorly ventilated areas. Irritation may be in the form of redness, tearing and/or blurred vision.
Ingestion: Can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into
lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS Number Weight Percent
Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) 1317-65-3 < 44
< 1.4
Ethylene Glycol 107-21-1
< 17.5
Pyrophyllite 12269-78-2
< 0.2
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) 14808-60-7
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 < 2.3
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? Inhalation: Individual may experience dizziness or lightheadedness when working in areas of high
vapor concentrations. Remove exposed individual to fresh air immediately. If breathing difficulty
persists, seek medical attention.
鈥? Skin: Flush and wash skin with soap and water. Utilize lotions to alleviate irritation if present. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
鈥? Eye: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses (if applicable). Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
鈥? Ingestion: This product is not expected to be hazardous and no harmful effects are expected upon
ingestion of small amounts. Larger amounts may cause abdominal discomfort or possible obstruction
of the digestive tract. Seek medical attention if problems persist.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
鈥? Not flammable or combustible
鈥? NFPA Hazard Class No: 1/0/0
Extinguishing media
鈥? Class B extinguisher. Use foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire fighting apparatus. Water may be
unsuitable as an extinguishing media, but helpful in keeping adjacent containers cool. Avoid
spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling.
Protection of firefighters
鈥? Standard protective equipment and precautions
Fire and Explosion Hazards
鈥? Never use a welding or cutting torch on or near containers (even empty) because residue may ignite.
Hazardous Combustion Products
鈥? None known
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
No special precautions required.
General recommendations:
鈥? Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (See Section 8)
鈥? Recover free product. Add sand, earth or other suitable absorbent to spill area.
鈥? Avoid washing material down drains.
鈥? Waste material is not a hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state,
and local regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
鈥? Wear recommended personal protective equipment when handling. (See Section 8)
鈥? Store material in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Do not store outside or in direct sunlight.
鈥? Keep from freezing to preserve usefulness.
鈥? Keep containers closed when not in use.
鈥? Keep out of the reach of children.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(mg/m3) (mg/m3)
Component
15 (T)
10 (T)
Calcium Carbonate (Limestone)
5 (R)
Ethylene Glycol 50 ppm (Ceiling) 50 ppm (Ceiling)
3.0 (R)
Pyrophyllite 20 mppcf
0.1 (R) 0.025 (R)
Quartz
15 (T)
10 (T)
Titanium Dioxide
5 (R)
T- Total Dust
R- Respirable Dust
ppm 鈥? parts per million
mppcf 鈥? million particles per cubic foot
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
鈥? Work/Hygiene Practices: DO NOT eat, drink or smoke while using this product. Thoroughly wash
hands before eating or smoking.
鈥? Ventilation: Provide local and general exhaust ventilation sufficient to maintain an exposure level
below the PEL/TLV.
Personal Protective Equipment
鈥? Respiratory Protection: A NIOSH approved particulate respirator is recommended in poorly ventilated
areas or if the PEL/TLV is exceeded. The use of additional respiratory protection depends on vapor
concentration above the time weighted TLV. OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection
Standard) must be followed whenever work conditions require respirator use.
鈥? Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
鈥? Skin: Chemical resistant plastic or rubber gloves, protective clothing and/or barrier creams may be
utilized if conditions warrant.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Viscous liquid Flammability: Not Applicable
Odor: Mild latex Flash Point: Not Applicable
Physical State: Liquid Upper/Lower explosive limits: Not applicable
Ph: 7.5 Auto-ignition temperature: Not Applicable
Solubility (H2O): Infinitely Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not applicable
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Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: 100 C, 0 C Evaporation rate: Slower than ether
o
Decomposition Temperature: 825 C Molecular weight: Not Applicable
Percent Volatiles: 50.64 Molecular formula: Mixture
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content: 66 grams/liter Specific Gravity: 1.70
0.55 lbs/gal Bulk Density: Not Applicable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable in dry environments.
Conditions to avoid: Contact with strong acids may result in generation of carbon dioxide.
Incompatibility: Strong acids
Hazardous decomposition: Above 825oC, (CaCO3) decomposes to calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Human Data
There is no information on toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution.
This product contains quartz (crystalline silica) as a naturally occurring contaminant. Chronic exposure to
crystalline silica in the respirable size has been shown to cause silicosis, a debilitating lung disease. In
addition, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies crystalline silica inhaled in
the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources as carcinogenic to humans, Group 1. The
National Toxicology Program (NTP) classifies respirable crystalline silica as a substance, which may be
reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. OSHA does not regulate crystalline silica as a human
carcinogen.
Animal Data
Ethylene glycol: Oral rat LD50: 4700 mg/kg; Skin rabbit LD50: 9530 mg/kg
Irritation: Skin rabbit, 555 mg(open), mild; eye rabbit: 500 mg/24H, mild.
Has shown teratogenic effects in laboratory animals.
LD50, LC50: Not available for product.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product does not present an ecological hazard to the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This material is not considered a hazardous waste. Dispose of according to Local, State, Federal, and
Provincial Environmental Regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
鈥? This product is not a DOT hazardous material
鈥? Shipping Name: Same as product name
鈥? ICAO/IATA/IMO: Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All ingredients are included on the TSCA inventory.
Federal Regulations
SARA HAZARD CLASS: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes SARA 313: Listed (Ethylene Glycol)
CERCLA: 5,000 lbs. (Ethylene Glycol)
RCRA: Not listed
OSHA: Dust and potential respirable crystalline silica generated during product use may be hazardous.
State Regulations
California Prop 65: Respirable crystalline silica is known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Industrial hygiene monitoring during recommended use of this product failed to identify any respirable
crystalline silica.
Canada WHMIS
All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
Crystalline silica: WHMIS Classification D2A
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Revision Summary
Effective Date Change: 5/22/06 Supersedes: 1/15/03
Format Changes: ANSI Z400.1
Key/Legend
ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Chemical Abstract Services Number
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air
HMIS Hazardous Material Identification System
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IMO International Maritime Organization
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NTP National Toxicology Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA Time Weighted Average
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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16. OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct.
However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind expressed or implied is made with respect to the
information contained herein. This material safety data sheet was prepared to comply with the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and with the Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS).
Disclaimer of Liability:
As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and
expressly disclaim any liability for any use of the material. Information contained herein is believed to be
true and accurate, but all statements or suggestions are made without any warranty, express or implied,
regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material, or the results
to be obtained for the use thereof.
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