MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CGC All Purpose Ready To Use Drywall Compound
MSDS #61-360-035
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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 All Purpose Ready To Use Drywall Compound
CHEMICAL FAMILY /
GENERAL CATEGORY
Joint Treatment
SYNONYMS
Joint Compound (Ready Mixed), Taping Compound, Mud
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. Prolonged and repeated breathing of respirable mica
dust may cause lung disease (pneumoconiosis).
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 breathing of respirable mica 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