MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CGC Brand COVER COAT™ Levelling Compound
MSDS #48-335-001
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CGC Brand COVER COAT Levelling Compound 48335001v3
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: 3
PRODUCT(S)
CGC Brand COVER COAT™ Levelling Compound
CHEMICAL FAMILY /
GENERAL CATEGORY Texture/Finishing
SYNONYMS
Levelling Compound
SECTION 2
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
ΔWARNING!
This product is not expected to produce any unusual hazards during normal use. Exposure to high dust or mist levels
may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, throat, or upper respiratory tract. Prolonged and repeated breathing of respirable talc
dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for more information)
ACUTE :
Inhalation
Exposure to dust or mist generated during the handling, spray application or use of the product may
irritate eyes, skin, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Persons subjected to large amounts of this
dust/mist 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/mist 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 breathing of respirable talc dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).
The extent and severity of lung injury correlates with the length of exposure and dust concentration.
Prolonged and repeated exposure to airborne free respirable crystalline silica can result in lung disease
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