UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY -- CERAMI-CAL GYPSUM CEMENT  -- 5610-00F009511
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CERAMI-CAL GYPSUM CEMENT
MSDS Date:05/20/1986
FSC:5610
NIIN:00F009511
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
Address:101 S. WACKER DRIVE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60606
Info Phone Num:(312) 606-4383
Emergency Phone Num:(312) 606-4383
CAGE:61357
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Fraction by Wt: 1.8-55%
Other REC Limits:50 MPPCF (MSHA)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY
    DEVELOP SUFFICIENT HEAT TO CAUSE BURNS IF A LARGE MASS, SUCH AS A
    CAST OF A HAND OR ARM, IS KEPT IN CONTACT WHILE HARDENING.
    INHALATION: DUST IS CONSIDERED A NUIS ANCE DUST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: CAUSE BURNS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLOOD W/WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN: REMOVE BY WASHING.
    IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, SEE PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: GYPSUM CEMENT
    HARDENS WHEN WETTED AND MAY RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION. SEE PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP. AVOID CRETING EXCESSIVE DUST. SLURRY
    MAY PLUG DRAINS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DEW POINT CONDITIONS OR OTHER
    CONDITIONS CAUSING PRESENCE OF LIQUID WATER DURING STORAGE WILL
    HARDEN GYPSUM CEMENT.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED NUISANCE DUST RESPIRATOR IF >TLV.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL & LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP >TLV
Protective Gloves:IF DUST OR SLURRY IS IRRITATING
Eye Protection:DUST GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1450C
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:0.2%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, OFF-WHITE, GRAY OR PIGMENTED POWDER. LOW
    ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO2 & CAO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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