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Brand Information
Product Name: National Gypsum Gold Bond Brand Stabilizing Agent-01/26/2004
Form: powder
Product Category: Home Maintenance » Drywall-Wallboard » joint compound
Home Maintenance » Joint Compound » drywall-wallboard
Date Entered: 2005-01-14
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: National Gypsum Company
Address: 2001 Rexford Road
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Zip Code: 28211
Telephone Number: 704-365-7300
Fax Number: 800-392-6421
Toll Free Number: 800-628-4662
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
� Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation and Dermal
� Potential Health Effects: Skin and eye irritant
Skin Contact: May cause irritation on contact with open wounds or prolonged contact.
Eye Contact: Direct contact may cause chemical burns..
Inhalation: Target Organ: respiratory system
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure to Airborne Dust: Continued and prolonged exposure to airborne dust concentrations in excess of the PEL/TLV may result in cough, dyspnea, wheezing, and impaired pulmonary function.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Overexposure would generally aggravate respiratory system dysfunctions.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
Continued and prolonged exposure to airborne dust concentrations in excess of the PEL/TLV may result in cough, dyspnea, wheezing, and impaired pulmonary function.
Continued and prolonged contact may cause transient irritation to the skin.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
Quartz (crystalline silica) - The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources as carcinogenic to humans, Group 1. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) classifies respirable crystalline silica as a substance,
which may be reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. OSHA does not regulate crystalline silica as a human carcinogen.
First Aid: From MSDS
First Aid Procedures:
� Eye: Immediately flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and get medical attention.
� Skin: Flush and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
� Breathing: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If not breathing initiate pulmonary resuscitation. Get medical attention.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2004-01-26
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
It is recommended that a NIOSH approved respirator, for toxic dusts, be worn whenever working with this product results in airborne dust exposure exceeding the prescribed limits.
Keep dry to preserve usefulness.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Calcium hydroxide001305-62-0
Aluminum sulfate anhydrous010043-01-3
Calcium sulfate dihydrate010101-41-4
Quartz014808-60-7
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