Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Initial boiling point and boiling
range
212 °F (100 °C)
Flash point
Not applicable.
Evaporation rate
Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not applicable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
Not applicable.
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not applicable.
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Not applicable.
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Not applicable.
Vapor pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor density
Not applicable.
Relative density
1.4 - 1.8 (H2O=1)
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water)
Soluble in water.
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Not applicable.
Auto-ignition temperature
Not applicable.
Decomposition temperature
Not applicable.
Viscosity
Not applicable.
Other information
Bulk density
12 - 15 lb/gal
VOC (Weight %)
0.1 - 1.4 g/l (Calculated by EPA Method 24)
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Chemical stability
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
None known.
Incompatible materials
None known.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Above 1472°F (800°C) limestone (CaCO3) can decompose to lime (CaO) and release carbon
dioxide (CO2).
11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Ingestion
May cause discomfort if swallowed.
Inhalation
Airborne dust may irritate throat and upper respiratory system causing coughing.
Skin contact
May cause allergic skin reactions especially in individuals with pre-existing skin disease such as
eczema. (See Section 16).
Eye contac
t
Airborne dust may cause mechanical eye irritation.
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Dust may irritate eyes and mucous membranes of the nose, throat and upper respiratory system
causing sneezing and/or coughing.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicit
y
Not expected to be a hazard under normal conditions of intended use.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying, cracking, or irritation.
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization
Not a respiratory sensitizer.
SHEETROCK® Brand All Purpose Joint Compound, Ready-Mixed SDS US
918344 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 07-August-2014
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