MSDS No: GB-1204
Material Safety Data Sheet
Page 1 of 5
Date: May 22, 2006
Wallboard Paper and Joint Tape
Supersedes Date: January 26, 2004
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: Wallboard Paper, 250鈥楯oint Tape, 500鈥? Joint Tape
Use: Wallboard paper used for face and back of gypsum wallboard to incase various
gypsum cores. Joint tape used to reinforce wallboard joints.
Chemical Family: Polysaccharide
Chemical Name: Cellulose (Paper Fibers)
Formula: [C6H10O5]n
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Appearance and Odor: White/gray paper with no odor.
Contains no asbestos. HMIS Hazard Class No. 1, 0, 0.
Emergency Overview
This product is not expected to produce any hazards during normal use. Dust generated during
mechanical manipulation (sanding, cutting) may cause eye, nose or upper respiratory irritation with
prolonged exposure.
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 to high airborne dust concentrations may result in coughing, dyspnea,
wheezing, or general irritation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract.
Skin Contact: Continued and prolonged contact may cause some skin irritation.
Eye Contact: Direct contact of fibers or dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Ingestion: No known adverse effects. May result in obstruction or temporary irritation of the digestive tract
if ingested.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-Number Weight Percent
Cellulose 9004-34-6 >95
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? Inhalation: 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.
鈥? Eye: Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses (if
applicable). Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
鈥? Ingestion: Not expected to occur. Seek medical attention if injested.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Fire Hazards
鈥? None known
Extinguishing media
鈥? Dry chemical, foam, water, fog or spray
Protection of firefighters
鈥? Standard protective equipment and precautions
Fire and Explosion Hazards
鈥? None
Hazardous Combustion Products
鈥? None
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
No special precautions.
General recommendations:
鈥? Pick up to avoid tripping hazard.
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? Minimize generation of dust.
鈥? Keep dry to preserve usefulness.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(mg/m3) (mg/m3)
Component
5 (R) 10 (T)
Cellulose
T- Total Dust
R- Respirable Dust
Engineering Controls
鈥? Work/Hygiene Practices: Avoid generating dust.
鈥? Ventilation: Provide local and general exhaust ventilation to maintain a dust 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. 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: Gloves, protective clothing and/or barrier creams may be utilized if conditions warrant.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: White/gray paper Flammability: Not Applicable
Odor: None Flash Point: Not Applicable
Physical State: Solid Upper/Lower explosive limits: Not applicable
Ph: Not Applicabale Auto-ignition temperature: Not Applicable
Solubility (H2O): Not Applicable Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not applicable
Boiling, Freezing, Melting Point: Not Applicable Evaporation rate: Not Applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Not Applicable Molecular weight: Not Applicable
Vapor pressure: Not Applicable Molecular formula: Not Applicable
Vapor density: Not Applicable Specific Gravity: Not Applicable
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content: None Bulk Density: Not Applicable
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable in dry environments.
Conditions to avoid: None
Incompatibility: None
Hazardous decomposition: None known.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Direct prolonged contact may cause eye or skin irritation.
LD50, LC50: Not available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This product does not present an ecological hazard to the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Dispose of according to Local, State, Federal, and Provincial Environmental Regulations.
鈥? Recycle if possible.
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
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All ingredients are included on the TSCA inventory.
Federal Regulations
SARA Title III: Not listed under Sections 302, 304, and 313
CERCLA: Not listed
RCRA: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Canada WHMIS
All components of this product are included in the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS Revision Summary
Effective Date Change: 5/22/06 Supersedes: 1/26/04
Format Changes: ANSI Z400.1-2004
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
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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