GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION -- AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM  -- 5640-00F007736
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AGRICULTURAL GYPSUM
MSDS Date:11/01/1985
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F007736
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
Address:2861 MILLER ROAD
City:DECATUR
State:GA
ZIP:30035
Info Phone Num:(404) 987-5190
Emergency Phone Num:(404) 987-5190
Preparer's Name:NANCY E. WAGNER
CAGE:00284
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORP
Address:2861 MILLER ROAD
Box:City:DECATUR
State:GA
ZIP:30035
Phone:(404) 987-5190
CAGE:00284

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PORTLAND CEMENT
CAS:65997-15-1
RTECS #:VV8770000
Fraction by Wt: 0-49%
Other REC Limits:50 MPPCF (MSHA)
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

Ingred Name:STARCH
CAS:9005-25-8
RTECS #:GM5090000
Fraction by Wt: 0-4%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3; 9192

Ingred Name:PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED (NUISANCE DUST)
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 8990

Ingred Name:PERLITE
CAS:93763-70-3
RTECS #:SD5254000
Fraction by Wt: 0-14%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Ingred Name:PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE)
CAS:10101-41-4
RTECS #:EW4150000
Fraction by Wt: 49-99.5%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:COUGHING, SNEEZING & NASAL IRRITATION.
    SKIN: MAY DEVELOP ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE BURNS IF LARGE MASS IS IN
    CONTACT WITH SKIN DURING HARDENING (HYDRATION); MAY DRY SKIN. EYES:
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:COUGHIN,G SNEEZING & NASAL IRRITATION. SKIN:
    MAY DEVELOP ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE BURNS IF LARGE MASS IS IN CONTACT
    WITH SKIN DURING HARDENING (HYDRATION); MAY DRY SKIN. EYES: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: PRODUCT MAY HARDEN ON CONTACT WITH WATER. MAY
    RESULT IN OBSTRUCTION. SEE PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYE: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. RINSE EYES WITH PLENTY OF RUNNING
    WATER FOR  10-15 MINUTES, INCLUDING UNDER EYELIDS.IF IRRITATION
    OCCURS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH PROMPTLY WITH WATER. IF
    IRRITATION OCCURS, CONTACT PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL INTO A WASTE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID CREATING EXCESSIVE DUST. WEAR
    APPROVED RESPIRATORS IF NECESSARY. DON'T WASH DOWN DRAINS - MAY
    PLUG DRAINS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:BE SURE PROPER VENTILATION &
    RESPIRATORY & EYE PROTECTION ARE USED UNDER DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Other Precautions:EXCESSIVE PARTICULATE IN WORKPLACE AIR MUST BE
    AVOIDED EVEN THOUGH IT'S INERT & NON-TOXIC.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS APPROPRIATE
    FOR NUISANCE DUST, ESPECIALLY WHEN SANDING, DRY GRINDING, CRUSHING
    & MILLING.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:DESIRABLE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WHERE APPLICABLE, USE WET SPONGING IN LIEU OF
    DRY SANDING WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:.04-2.7
pH:8.5-10
Solubility in Water:.2%
Appearance and Odor:WHITISH, GREY OR BUFF POWDER; LOW ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CALCIUM OXIDE & SULFUR DIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE DISPOSED OF AS INERT SOLID IN SANITARY
    LANDFILL OR BY OTHER PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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