Spackling Technical Data Sheet

Product Description

Crawford’s Free Spackling Paste is a multi-purpose, premixed, ready-to-use vinyl resin based patching compound for many interior and exterior applications. Crawford’s Free contains no mercury, asbestos, asbestos-like fibers, tin, formaldehyde, heavy metal biocides or fungicides. Crawford’s Free is also non toxic when used as directed and hypoallergenic to the majority of the population.

Source: Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., Andrew Puccetti Ph.D., CIH, Senior Chemist, Certified Industrial Hygienist. Update Unchanged.

VOC RATING

  • 70 voc/gpl
  • Vapor pressure: mmHg @ 20 degrees Centigrade: N/A

Source: Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., Ali Kharazzi, Analytical Services. Updated 2006

HMIS RATING
  • Health Hazard Rating: 0
  • Flammability Rating: 0
  • Reactivity Hazard Rating: 0
  • Chronic Effects Information: No known chronic effects from exposure to this material exist.
  • Personal Protection Equipment: Gloves for sensitive individuals are recommended when working with this material in the manner for which it is intended. Use of a NIOSH approved dust mask is recommended while sanding.
Source: Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., Andrew Puccetti Ph.D., CIH, Senior Chemist, Certified Industrial Hygienist. Update Unchanged

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
  • Color: White
  • Dry Film Color: White
  • Odor: Characteristic
  • Viscosity: High solids paste. Non flowing.
  • Ph: 7.0
  • Dry Method: Evaporation
  • Solubility: Water soluble. This information is given for cleanup purposes only. DO NOT THIN.
  • In-Can Biocide Protection: Yes. Non mercurial. Non metallic. Do not contaminate this product by thinning with water, using dirty tools, covering container with damp rags, etc.
  • Dry Film Fungicide Protection: Yes. Non mercurial. Non metallic. Check then correct all surfaces for existing mildew, moisture and other contaminates prior to apply this product.
  • Other: Always use according to label directions.
Source: Factory Update 2006

ADDITIONAL

  • Independently lab tested non toxic when used as directed.
  • Independently lab tested hypoallergenic to the majority of the population.
Source: Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., Andrew Puccetti Ph.D., CIH, Senior Chemist, Certified Industrial Hygienist. Update Unchanged.

FULL SOLVENT ANALYSIS:

The following chemicals are considered not detected or below limit of detection.

METHOD: EPA 8260
UNITS: mg/kg
Update: 2006

Source: Truesdail Laboratories, Inc., Ali Kharazzi, Analytical Services

  • Acetone
  • Acrolein
  • Acrylonitrile
  • tert-Amyl Methyl Ether
  • Benzene
  • Bromobenzene
  • Bromochloromethane
  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Bromoform
  • Bromomethane
  • tert-Butanol
  • 2-Butanone
  • n-Butylbenzene
  • sec-Butylbenzene
  • tert-Butylbenzene
  • tert-Butyl Ethyl Ether
  • tert-Butyl Methyl Ether
  • Carbon Tetrachloride
  • Chlorobenzene
  • Chloroethane
  • Chloroform
  • Chloromethane
  • 2-Chlorotuluene
  • 4-Chlorotoluene
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane
  • 1,2-Dibromoethane
  • Dibromomethane
  • 1,2-Dichlorobenzene
  • 1,3-Dichlorobenzene
  • 1,4-Dichlorobenzene
  • Dichlorodifluoromethane
  • 1,1-Dichloroethane
  • 1,2-Dichloroethane
  • 1,1-Dichloroethane
  • cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
  • trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
  • 1,2-Dichloropropane
  • 1,3-Dichoropropane
  • 2,2-Dichloropropane
  • 1,1-Dichloropropene
  • cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
  • trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
  • Diisopropyl Ether
  • Ethylbenzene
  • Hexachlorobutadiene
  • 2-Hexanone
  • Isopropylbenzene
  • 4-Isopropyltoluene
  • 4-Methyl-2-Pentanone
  • Methylene Chloride
  • Naphthalene
  • n-Propylbenzene
  • Styrene
  • 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
  • 1,1,2,2,-Tetrachloroethane
  • Tetrachloroethene
  • Toluene
  • 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
  • 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
  • 1,1,1-Trichloroethane
  • 1,1,2-Trichloroethane
  • Trichloroethene
  • Trichlorofluoromethane
  • 1,1,2-Trichlorotrifluoroethane
  • 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
  • 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
  • 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
  • Vinyl Chloride
  • m,p-Xylene
  • o-Xylene

Note: The information and data given herein are based upon tests, reports and observations considered to be reliable, and are believed to be accurate, but are in no way guaranteed. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made or intended.

How to Determine Surface Tension before Patching:

  • Open a can of your favorite spackling paste or patching compound.
  • Insert a small putty knife into the can or pail.
  • Push the knife into the paste and then slowly pull it out.
  • The amount of tension or “spring” you feel on the knife will approximately duplicate the amount of surface tension you will feel when filling a hole or crack. This is called Transfer Of Tension.
  • The greater amount of surface tension, the greater chance the patch will “roll or kick back” on the knife.
Crawford’s unique light bodied formula has reduced surface tension to near zero:
  • Load up the knife without fear of the product slumping off the tool.
  • Quickly fill several holes in one pass (i.e., baseboards, etc.).
  • Product will not sag.
  • Product will not feel “heavy” when making a pass.
  • Product will not “roll or kick back” when passing over a damaged area.
  • When filled correctly, product will not pull away from edge of hole.
What this means to you:
  • Less time on the job.
  • Faster drying than conventional “heavy” spackling pastes.
  • No sagging.
  • No shrinking when patch is completely filled.
Remember: Prime. Patch. Prime. And pay attention to TENSION!