MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sheetrock™ Paper Faced Plastic Tape-On Bead
MSDS #42-705-001
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SECTION 1
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION
United States Gypsum Company
550 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60661-3637
A Subsidiary of USG Corporation
Product Safety: 1 (800) 507-8899
www.usg.com
Version Date: January 1, 2011
Version: 2
PRODUCT(S)
Sheetrock™ Paper Faced Plastic Tape-On Bead
CHEMICAL FAMILY /
GENERAL CATEGORY
SYNONYMS
SECTION 2
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
ΔCAUTION!
This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Direct contact may irritate the skin,
or eyes. This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Due to the product’s
physical nature, no significant hazards are associated with this product. Toxic fumes may be released in fire
situations.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for more information)
ACUTE :
Inhalation
Due to the physical nature of this product, inhalation is unlikely. There are no known health effects
due to inhalation.
Eyes
Direct contact can cause irritation of eyes. If burning, redness, itching, pain or other symptoms persist
or develop, consult physician. As with any foreign material, direct contact may cause mechanical
irritation.
Skin
Direct contact with the skin may cause no more than slight irritation or possible abrasion. Contact
along a length of the edge of the paper may result in a paper cut of the skin.
Ingestion
There are no known health effects due to ingestion. Due to the physical nature of this product,
ingestion is unlikely.
CHRONIC:
Inhalation
None known.None known.
Eyes
None known.
Skin
Direct, repeated rubbing contact with the skin may cause slight irritation.
Ingestion
None known. This product is not intended to be eaten. Wash hands before eating.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, eyes and skin contact.
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

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