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9151 Roseway P.O. Box 1166 3201 W. 67
TH
Street 6101 53 rd. Drive
Drive
El Paso, TX 79907 West Sacramento,
CA 95691 www.westernblended.com
Los Angeles CA
90043
Glendale, AZ
85311
(916)372-7442-372-ext20
Section 1: Product Identification
Trade Name: Gypsnow
Chemical Name: none
Chemical Family: Proprietary Blend
Section 2: Hazardous Chemical Information
Chemical
WhiteCement
CAS# PCT%
65997-15-1 1-7
Aluminum Sulfate 10043-01-03 20-40
Potassium Sulfate 7778-80-5 <2
OSHA PEL
10mg/m3
2mg/m3
N/A
ACGIH TLV
15mg/m3
5mg/m3
N/A
Plaster of Paris
Karaya gum
26499-65-0 45-70
9000-36-6 <5
15mg/m3 10mg/m3
N/A N/A
Calcium Stearate 1592-23-0 <1
Limestone 1317-65-3 10-20
Quartz 14808-60-7 <1
N/A N/A
15mg/m3 5mg/m3
*see note below 0.1 mg/m3
*SiO2 OSHA PEL: 10mg/m3 divided by (the percentage of silica in the dust plus 2)
Section 3: Physical/Chemical Data
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Specific Gravity: 2.4-3.2 g/cc
Vapor Pressure ( mm Hg ): N/A
Vapor Density: N/A
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Solubility in Water: Slightly
Percent Volatility: 0
Appearance: Gray or off white powder material with a slight odor.
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Flash Point : Non combustible
Lower Explosion Limit : N/A
Flammable Limits : N/A
Section 4: Fire and Explosive Data:
Extinguishing Media : Not Combustible- Use extinguishing agent for surrounding fire
Special Firefighting Procedures : Material will not burn
Section 5: Health Hazard Data
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, Skin and Eye Contact.
Inhalation : Inhalation of dust can cause headache, nausea, irritation and/or inflammation of the nose, throat or lungs.
Eye Contact : Direct contact with eyes can cause eye irritation and/ or alkali burns.
Skin Contact : Prolonged or repeated skin contact with wet material can cause skin irritation and/ or alkali burns.
First Aide Procedure :
Inhalation : Move subject to fresh air. Seek medical assistance
Eye Contact : Flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Contact a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact : Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Ingestion : If swallowed, give at least 2 glasses of water to drink, consult a physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Section 6: Reactivity Data
Stability : Stable
Incompatibility : Hydrated lime is incompatible with acids, ammonia salts, and some organic compounds.
Hazardous Decomposition : Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization : Will not occur.
Section 7: Spill or Leak Procedures
Personal Protection : See section 5 Health Hazard Data and Section 8 Special
Protection.
Procedures : Handle as a nuisance dust. Use respiratory protection if dust becomes airborne.
Waste Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local
Regulations . Keep spills and runoff out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.
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Section 8: Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection : None required for normal use of this product. If the material is sanded or ground when dry, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory for dust should be used.
As with any safety product, workers using respirators need to be trained in the proper selection, use and care of such equipment.
Eye Protection : Use goggles or safety glasses approved for nuisance dust.
Hand Protection : Rubber or neoprene gloves will provide protection against wet material.
Other Protective Equipment : Local ventilation, if needed.
Section 9: Special Precautions and Information
Manufacturers of Western Blended Products in the State of California are required by
Proposition 65 to warn that one or more of the components contained in this product could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The State of California (Proposition 65) requires this warning in the absence of definite testing to prove that the defined risks do not exist. We believe this product complies with all other applicable state and federal laws that governs the regulations for manufacturing, distribution.
Manufacturers of Western Blended Products provide the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person. Individuals receiving this information must consult their own technical and legal advisors and/ or exercise their won judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Sacramento Stucco makes no representations or warranties, either express or implies, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the products(s) to which the information refers.
Accordingly, Manufacturers of Western Blended Products will not be responsible or liable for any claims, losses or damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon or failure to use this information.