UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO -- CALCIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00-242-4066
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-242-4066
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address:101 S WACKER DR
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-4302
Country:US
Info Phone Num:312-606-4000
Emergency Phone Num:312-606-4000
CAGE:61357
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM CO
Address:101 S WACKER DR
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606-4302
Country:US
Phone:312-606-4000 (EMERG /4542)
CAGE:61357

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM SULFATE
CAS:7778-18-9
RTECS #:WS6920000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. EXPECT EYE,
    SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE
    DOCTOR. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEE DOCTOR. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE CPR /OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION:DRINK LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER,INDUCE VOMIT.SEE DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE.CLEAN UP USING METHODS THAT AVOID
    DUST GENERATION SUCH AS VACUUM,WET DUST MOP OR WET CLEAN UP AND
    PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.IF DUST IS
    GENERATED USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVE D RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST
    CARTRIDGE IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:DUST GOGGLES IF DUST IS ANNOYING.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.DO NOT SHAKE
    CLOTHING.REMOVE DUST BY WASHING OR VACUUMING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.96 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. KEEP IN
    COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL.DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL. STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER SUGGEST TO
    LANDFILL.

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