Spackling MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet
Last updated 2008/01/01

Table of Contents

I. IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Crawford's Free Spackling Paste
CHEMICAL NAME, COMMON NAME: N/A
MANUFACTURER'S NAME: Crawford Products Co., Inc.
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4339, Whittier, CA 90607-4339
BUSINESS PHONE: (323) 721-6429
(323) 721-0826 FAX
EMERGENCY PHONE: N/A
WEBSITE : http://crawfords.com

II. PHYSICAL DATA

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: > 1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible to cure
VAPOR PRESSURE, mmHg @ 20 degrees C: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE
(BUTYL ACETATE = 1): 		N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Off white thick paste. Essentially no odor.
MELTING POINT OR RANGE, F: N/A
BOILING POINT OR RANGE, F: N/A
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE

(i.e., warning properties of substance as a gas, vapor, dust or mist):

This substance does not normally give off vapor. It does not have a tendency to form mists. When sanding an exceptionally or unusually large area, use of a NIOSH approved dust mask is recommended.

III. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL NAME
CAS #
PERCENT
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR
ACGIH (TLV)
OSHA (PEL)
Other
Odorless Mineral Spirits*
64742489
< 1%
N/A
N/A
N/A

* The above chemical is not subject to reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR. Complies with California AQMD Rule 66, Non Photochemically Reactive. (i.e. Will not react with sunlight to produce smog. Will not deplete ozone layer)

COMPONENT INFORMATION
CAS #
Calcium Carbonate**
1317653
Polyvinyl Acetate Resin
9003207
Water
7732185
All other ingredients are < 1%

This product is nonhazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 190.1200.

** Calcium Carbonate may contain trace amounts of crystalline silica at levels between 0.01% and 0.5% and varies naturally

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT, DEGREES F (GIVE METHOD): N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE, DEGREES F: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, VOLUME %: LOWER: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, VOLUME %: UPPER: N/A
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MATERIALS: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: NONE
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: NONE

V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE FOR EACH POTENTIAL ROUTE OF EXPOSURE:
INHALED: Contains less than 1% volatile material. Inhalation is not expected to be a significant route of exposure.
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: May cause skin irritation. Contact with eyes will result in irritation.
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN: No known symptoms
SWALLOWED: No known symptoms. Call physician. This product does not contain white lead, asbestos, mercury, tin or other heavy metal preservatives.
HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE. EXPLAIN IN LAY TERMS.
ACUTE: No known effects.
CHRONIC: May result in dermatitis in sensitive individuals upon prolonged contact with skin.
FIRST AID: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water holding eyelids open for at least 15 minutes. Call physician.
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water.
INHALED: N/A
SWALLOWED: Call physician.
SUSPECTED CANCER AGENT? No. This product's ingredients are not found in the lists below. Federal OSHA NTP IARC CAL/OSHA (*see note)

NOTE: California employers using CAL/OSHA regulated carcinogens must register with CAL/OSHA.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Possible Skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO PHYSICIAN: No special procedures required. This product does not contain white lead, asbestos, mercury, tin or other heavy metal preservatives.

VI. REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): May react with acid to produce carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS (INCLUDING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS): N/A
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A

VII. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

SPILL RESPONSE PROCEDURES (INCLUDE EMPLOYEE PROTECTION MEASURES): Normal clean up. Scoop up. This material will not flow. Avoid any unnecessary contact with eyes.
PREPARING WASTES FOR DISPOSAL (CONTAINER TYPES, NEUTRALIZATION, ETC.): Can be stored in any type of container. NOTE: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations for non toxic solid waste.

VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No special equipment required
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: When sanding, use of a NIOSH approved dust mask is recommended.
EYE PROTECTION (TYPE): If desired, use standard safety glasses to avoid eye contact.
GLOVES (SPECIFY MATERIAL): If desired, use any rubber or vinyl gloves to avoid skin contact.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT: No special clothing or equipment required
WORK PRACTICES, HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Normal hygienic work practice. Do not take internally. Wash hands after use. Do not use this product with dirty tools. Do not thin this product with water.
OTHER HANDLING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS: Keep containers sealed and airtight. Do not store in direct sunlight or in humid areas. Keep from freezing.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT: Before use, clean tools with a samll amount of bleach in water

IX. LABELING

LABELING (PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS): Not precautionary statements are required.
D.O.T. LABEL: Not required.

X. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III requires submission of annual reports of release of toxic chemicals that appear in 40 CFR 372 (for SARA 313). This information must be included in all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are: NONE

XI. STATE RIGHT TO KNOW

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product contains no levels of listed substances, which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under this statute.

MASSACHUSETTS Right-To-Know, Substance List (MSL): Components present in this product at a level which do not require reporting under this statute. Definition: Hazardous Substances ( = > 1%)

PENNSYLVANIA Right-To-Know, Hazardous Substances and Special Hazardous Substances on the list must be identified when present in products. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are: NONE Definition: Hazardous Substances ( = > 1%)

CALIFORNIA SCAQMD RULE 1113: Does not exceed 250 VOC GPL. Vapor pressure, mmHg at 20 degrees C: N/A

U.S. TSCA LISTING: Ingredients in this product are listed in the U.S. EPA TSCA listing.

HMIS RATING:HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0

NOTICE: The information herein is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, no warranty, expressed or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that its activities comply with numerous federal, state or provincial, and local laws and regulations.

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