Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Number: UB-004-1 Issue Date: June 27, 2017
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET:
USG BORAL
PREMIUM JOINTING
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Name : USG Boral Jointing
Compound: BORAL EASY
JOINT 90, EASY FIX, EASY
JOINT, EASY JOINT 60, EASY
JOINT 120, BORAL EASY
JOINT 180, LAGYP EASY
JOINT 45-1, PREMIUM
JOINTING, BORAL PREMIUM
DRY MIX
Other Name : Boral Jointing Compound,
Jointing Plaster
Recommend Use : Boral Premium Jointing is a
powdered compound used for
gypsum board jointing. It is
specially developed by using
natural gypsum and additives
providing the necessary mixing,
workability and application
properties needed for
installation.
Supplier Name : USG Boral (Boral Gypsum Board Philippines, Inc.)
3F 108 Central Building A, 108 E. Rodriguez Jr.
Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Metro Manila,
Philippines 1110
Tel: +632 911 6709
Fax: +632 911 6709 loc. *98
Manufacturer : USG Boral Specialty Products Co., Ltd.
29 Moo 7, Thaboonmee, Ko Chan, Chonburi
Thailand 20240
Tel: +66 38 103 500
COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENTS:
INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS Chemical Entity CAS No. Proportion
• Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate
[10034-76-1] 60 - 75%
(Plaster)
• Calcium Carbonate (Limestone) [471-34-1] 30 - 45%
• Methyl hydroxypropyl cellulose [9004-65-3] <0.5%
• Starch [9005-25-8] 0 - 0.5%
Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Number: UB-004-1 Issue Date: June 27, 2017
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION • Potential Acute : Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant),
Health Effects of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
• Chronic : No known long-term health effects.
FIRST AID MEASURES • If swallowed : Wash mouth out with water. Drink copious amounts
of water if actual ingestion has occurred and seek
medical advice.
• Eye Contact : Flush with plenty of clean water for 15 minutes. If
irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact : Wash regularly with soap and water. Apply skin
moisturiser.
• Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. Allow to rest. Seek medical
attention if discomfort persists.
• Advice to Doctor : Treat symptomatically.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA • Flammability of the : Non-Flammable
Product
• Auto-Ignition : Not Applicable
Temperature
• Flash Points : Not Applicable
• Flammable Limits : Not Applicable
• Products of : Not Available
Combustion
• Fire Hazards in : Not Applicable
Presence of Various
Substances
• Explosion Hazards in : Risks of explosion of the product in presence
Presence of Various of mechanical impact: Not available. Slightly
Substances explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
• Fire Fighting Media : Not Applicable
and Instructions
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE • Small Spill : Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a
MEASURES convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
• Large Spill : Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient
waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface
and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Be careful that the product is not present at a
concentration level above TLV.
Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
HANDLING AND STORAGE • Precautions for Safe : Minimize dust production when mixing or sanding.
Handling Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment. Wash hands after
handling. Observe good industrial hygiene
practices and use appropriate lifting techniques.
• Conditions for Safe : Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store
Storage, including any away from incompatible materials. Avoid contact
Incompatibilities with acids, water, and moisture.
Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Number: UB-004-1 Issue Date: June 27, 2017
PERSONAL PROTECTION Individual Protection Measures, such as Personal Protective Equipment
• Eye / Face Protection : Wear approved safety goggles.
• Skin Protection : It is a good industrial hygiene practice to
minimize skin contact.
• Hand Protection : For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable
protective gloves.
• Other : Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long
pants) is recommended.
• Thermal Hazards : None
• General Hygiene : Always observe good personal hygiene measures,
Considerations such as washing after handling the material and
before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely
wash work clothing and protective equipment
separately from regular wash. Observe any medical
surveillance requirements.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES • Appearance : White Powder
• Odor : Low Odor
• Boiling Point : Not Applicable
• Vapour Pressure : Not Applicable
• Specific Gravity : 2.0 - 2.7
• Solubility in Water : Partly Soluble
• Flammability : Non-Flammable
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY • Reactivity : The product is stable and non-reactive under
normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
• Chemical Stability : Material is stable under normal conditions.
• Possibility of : Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions
• Conditions to Avoid : When mixed with water this product can become
very hot. Encasing or making molds of any body
part can cause serious burns that may require
surgical removal of affected tissue and even
amputation of encased body part.
• Hazardous : Calcium oxides. Sulfur oxides. Above 1472 oF
Decomposition (800 oC) limestone (CaCO3) can decompose to
Products lime (CaO) and release carbon dioxide (CO2).
TOXICOLOGICAL • Swallowed : Unlikely under normal conditions of use, but
INFORMATION: swallowing this product may be harmful or result
LOW TOXICITY in abdominal discomfort.
• Eye : This product may irritate the eyes, causing
watering and redness.
• Skin : Dust from this product may cause irritation of the
skin from friction but is not absorbed through the
skin.
• Inhaled : This product may cause irritation of the nose,
throat and lungs, causing coughing and sneezing.
• Chronic Effects : Prolonged and routine inhalation of high levels of
respirable crystalline silica particles can lead to the
lung disease known as silicosis. Some studies
show excess numbers of cases of scleroderma,
connective tissue disorders, lupus, rheumatoid
arthritis, chronic kidney diseases and end-stage
kidney disease in workers exposed to respirable
crystalline silica.
Material Safety Data Sheet Issue Number: UB-004-1 Issue Date: June 27, 2017
Pre-existing skin and respiratory conditions including
dermatitis, asthma and chronic lung disease might be
aggravated by exposure. Occupational exposure to
respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica should
be monitored and controlled.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION • Ecotoxicity : The product is not classified as environmentally
hazardous. However, this does not exclude the
possibility that large or frequent spills can have a
harmful or damaging effect on the environment.
• Persistence and : Calcium Sulfate dissolves in water forming calcium
Degradability and sulfate ions.
• Mobility in Soil : No data available
• Other Adverse : None expected
Effects
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS • Disposal Instructions : Dispose in accordance with applicable federal,
state, and local regulations. Recycle responsibly.
• Local Disposal : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Regulations
• Hazardous Waste : Not regulated
Code
• Waste from Residues : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
or Unused Products
• Contaminated : Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Packaging
TRANSPORT INFORMATION • DOT : Not regulated as a hazardous material by DOT
• IATA : Not regulated as a dangerous good
• IMDG : Not regulated as a dangerous good
REGULATORY INFORMATION No poison schedule number has been allocated.
OTHER INFORMATION This MSDS summarizes at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health
and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to safely
handle and use the product in the workplace. Since USG Boral Specialty
Products Co., Ltd. cannot anticipate or control the conditions under which
the product may be used. Each user must, prior to usage, review this MSDS
in the context of how the user intends to handle and use the product in the
workplace. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an
appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.
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