HAMILTON MATERIALS INC -- ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND TOPPING JOINT CO  -- 8030-00N036587
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALL PURPOSE JOINT COMPOUND TOPPING JOINT CO
MSDS Date:08/25/1992
FSC:8030
NIIN:00N036587
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HAMILTON MATERIALS INC
Address:345 WEST MEATS AVE
City:ORANGE
State:CA
ZIP:92667
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-637-2770
Emergency Phone Num:714-637-2770
Preparer's Name:HARRY LA MONT
CAGE:HAMMI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HAMILTON MATERIALS INC
Address:345 WEST MEATS AVE
City:ORANGE
State:CA
ZIP:92665
Country:US
Phone:714-637-2770
CAGE:HAMMI

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM CARBONATE; (LIMESTONE)
CAS:1317-65-3
RTECS #:EV9580000
Fraction by Wt: 40-80%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:NUISANCE DUST, OTHER
Fraction by Wt: 3.5-20%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/M3 (MFR)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PERSONS EXPOSED TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    DUST MAY BE FORCED TO LEAVE AREA BECAUSE OF NUISANCE CONDITIONS,
    INCLUDING COUGHING, SNEEZING, & NASAL IRRITATION. OTHER TEMPORARY
    EFTS MAY INCLUDE: SKIN: MAY DRY.  EYES: PARTICLES MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, NO SPEC INTERVENTION IS INDICATED AS
    PROD IS NOT LIKELY TO BE HAZ BY INGEST. HOWEVER, CONSULT A PHYS IF
    NEC. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE: REMOVE CONT LENSES. RINSE
    W/PLENTY O F RUNNING WATER FOR @ LST 15 MIN, INCLUDING LIDS. IF
    IRRIT OCCURS, CONT PHYS. SKIN: WASH PROMPTLY W/WATER. IF IRRIT
    OCCURS, CONT PHYS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP/VACUUM SPILLED MATERIAL INTO WASTE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. DO NOT WASH DOWN DRAIN. MAY PLUG DRAIN.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:BE SURE PROPER VENT & RESP & EYE PROT
    ARE USED UNDER DUSTING CNDTNS.
Other Precautions:EXCESSIVE PARTICULATE IN WORKPLACE MUST BE AVOIDED
    EVEN THOUGH IT IS INERT & NON-TOXIC. USE WET SPONGING IN LIEU OF
    DRY SANDING WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHEN DRY SANDING, WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR. USE WET SPONGING IN LIEU OF DRY SANDING WHENEVER
    POSSIBLE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: AS NECESSARY TO AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.0-2.3
pH:7-9
Appearance and Odor:BUFF COLOR, PASTE-LIKE MIXTURE; LOW ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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