Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Calcium sulfate dihydrate
(Alternati ve CAS
10101-41-4 ) (CAS
13397-24-5)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Limestone (CAS 1317-65-3)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Plaster of Paris (Calcium
sulfate hemihydrat e CAS
10034-76-1 ) (CAS
26499-65-0)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
US. OSHA Table Z-3 (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
TypeComponents
TWA 20 mppcfMica (CAS 12001-26-2)
Value
Type
Form
Impurities
TWA 0.3 mg/m3 Total dust.Crystallin e silica (Quartz)
(CAS 14808-60-7)
0.1 mg/m3 Respirable.
2.4 mppcf Respirable.
US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
Value
Type
Form
Components
TWA 10 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction.Calcium sulfate dihydrate
(Alternati ve CAS
10101-41-4 ) (CAS
13397-24-5)
TWA 3 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Mica (CAS 12001-26-2)
TWA 10 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction.Plaster of Paris (Calcium
sulfate hemihydrat e CAS
10034-76-1 ) (CAS
26499-65-0)
Value
Type
Form
Impurities
TWA 0.025 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Crystallin e silica (Quartz)
(CAS 14808-60-7)
US NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Recommended exposure limit (REL)
Value
Type
Form
Components
TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable.Calcium sulfate dihydrate
(Alternati ve CAS
10101-41-4 ) (CAS
13397-24-5)
10 mg/m3 Total
TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable.Limestone (CAS 1317-65-3)
10 mg/m3 Total
TWA 3 mg/m3 Respirable.Mica (CAS 12001-26-2)
TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable.Perlite (CAS 93763-70-3)
10 mg/m3 Total
TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable.Plaster of Paris (Calcium
sulfate hemihydrat e CAS
10034-76-1 ) (CAS
26499-65-0)
10 mg/m3 Total
Value
Type
Form
Impurities
TWA 0.05 mg/m3 Respirable dust.Crystallin e silica (Quartz)
(CAS 14808-60-7)
Biological limit values
No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Appropriate engineering
controls
Provide sufficient ventilation for operations causing dust formation. Observe occupational
exposure limits and minimize the risk of exposure.
SHEETROCK® Brand EASY SAND™ Lightweight Setting-Type Joint Compound, 5, 20, 45, 90, 210 SDS US
916564 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 31-December-2013
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