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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels

MSDS #54-100-002

Page 1 of 9

54100002

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® Brand UltraLight Panels

CHEMICAL FAMILY /

GENERAL CATEGORY

Wallboard

SYNONYMS

Gypsum Panels, Drywall

SECTION 2

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

ΔWARNING!

This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Exposure to high dust levels may

irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract. This product does not present an inhalation, ingestion, or

contact health hazard unless subjected to operations such as sawing, sanding or machining which result in the

generation of airborne particulate. This product contains quartz (crystalline silica) as a naturally occurring

contaminant.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for more information)

ACUTE :

Inhalation

Exposure to dust generated during the handling or use of the product may cause temporary irritation

to eyes, skin, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Persons subjected to large amounts of this

dust will be forced to leave area because of nuisance conditions such as coughing, sneezing and

nasal irritation. Labored breathing may occur after excessive inhalation. If respiratory symptoms

persist, consult physician.

Eyes

Dust can cause temporary mechanical irritation of eyes. If burning, redness, itching, pain or other

symptoms persist or develop, consult physician.

Skin

None known.

Ingestion

None known.

CHRONIC:

Inhalation

The concentration of respirable crystalline silica measured in bulk samples of USG gypsum was less

than 0.1 Wt.%. Panels do not release respirable dust in their installed state and therefore do not

present any known health hazards when installed and properly maintained. Exposures to respirable

crystalline silica are not expected during the normal use of this product; however, actual levels must be

determined by workplace hygiene testing. Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne free

respirable crystalline silica can result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis) and/or lung cancer. The

development of silicosis may increase the risks of additional health effects. The risk of developing

silicosis is dependent upon the exposure intensity and duration.

Eyes

None known.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels MSDS #54-100-002 Page 1 of 9 54100002 SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION United States Gypsum Company 550 West Adams Street Chicago, Illinois 60661-3637 A Subsidiary of USG Corporation PRODUCT(S) Product Safety: 1 (800) 507-8899 www.usg.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 2 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels Skin None known. Ingestion None known. 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 formulation.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 3 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels Eyes In case of contact, do not rub or scratch your eyes. To prevent mechanical irritation, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult physician. Skin Wash with mild soap and water. If irritation persists, consult physician. Ingestion This product is not intended to be ingested or eaten. If gastric disturbance occurs, call physician.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 4 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels HANDLING: Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin. Wear the appropriate eye and skin protection against dust (See Section 8). Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust. Wear the appropriate respiratory protection against dust in poorly ventilated areas and if TLV is exceeded (see Sections 2 and 8). Use good safety and industrial hygiene practices.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 5 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Paper with gray to off white core Vapor Density (Air = 1) Not Applicable Odor Low to no odor Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) 2.32 – 2.96 Odor Threshold Not Determined Solubility in water (g/100g) 0.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels MSDS #54-100-002 Page 6 of 9 however, actual levels must be determined by workplace hygiene testing. The weight percent of respirable crystalline silica may not have been measured in this product. Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne free respirable crystalline silica can result in lung disease (i.e., silicosis) and/or lung cancer. The development of silicosis may increase the risks of additional health effects.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 7 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION UNITED STATES REGULATIONS Gypsum or Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4•2H2O) Cellulose Starch Crystalline Silica Key : >85 <10 <5 <5 3 0 2 3 0 4 3 1 3 RCRA Code WT% CAA Sec. 112 MATERIAL CERCLA All ingredients of this product are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS #54-100-002 Page 8 of 9 SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels Label Information  WARNING! Dust can cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Wear eye, skin and respiratory protection as necessary per working conditions. If eye contact occurs flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not ingest. If ingested, call physician. If cutting board with a power tool, use a wet or vacuum saw to reduce the amount of dust generated.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels MSDS #54-100-002 Page 9 of 9 Prepared by: Product Safety USG Corporation 550 West Adams Street Chicago, IL 60661-3637 The information contained in this document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may not be valid for this material if it is used in combination with any other materials. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy oneself as to the suitability and completeness of this information for his/her own particular use.