MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CGC MACHINE MUD™ Drywall Compound
MSDS #61-360-038
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CGC MACHINE MUD Drywall Compound 61360038v6
SECTION 1
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND IDENTIFICATION
CGC Inc.
350 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., 5th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3J1
(905) 803-5600 Fax (905) 803-5688
A Subsidiary of USG Corporation
Product Safety: 1 (800) 507-8899
www.cgcinc.com
Version Date: January 1, 2008
Version: 6
PRODUCT(S)
CGC MACHINE MUD™ Drywall Compound
CHEMICAL FAMILY /
GENERAL CATEGORY
Joint Treatment
SYNONYMS
Joint Compound (Ready Mixed), Taping Compound, Mud
SECTION 2
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
ΔCAUTION!
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.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for more information)
ACUTE :
Inhalation
Exposure to dust generated during the sanding of the product may irritate 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 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
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.
Skin
None known.
Ingestion
None known.
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes, skin and respiratory system.
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EN