USG® Retarder for Lime Containing Plaster Products

Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.

Symptoms: Dust irritates the respiratory system, and may cause coughing and difficulties in breathing.

Contact with dust: Rinse area with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Dust in the eyes: Do not rub eyes. Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, get medical assistance.

Drinking gelatin solutions or large volumes of water may delay setting.

Symptoms: Plaster of Paris hardens and if ingested may result in stomach and intestinal blockage.

Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Not applicable.

Not a fire hazard.

Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

Avoid discharge to drains, sewers, and other water systems.

Vacuum up the spilled material. Vacuums used for this purpose should be equipped with HEPA filters.

Minimize dust production when mixing, or opening and closing bags. Avoid inhalation of dust. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices and use appropriate lifting techniques.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials. Avoid contact with acids, water, and moisture.

Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Provide sufficient ventilation for operations causing dust formation. Observe occupational exposure limits and minimize the risk of exposure.

It is a good industrial hygiene practice to minimize skin contact. For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves.

Wear approved safety goggles.

If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator as needed to control exposure. Consult with respirator manufacturer to determine respirator selection, use, and limitations. Use positive pressure, air-supplied respirator for uncontrolled releases or when air purifying respirator limitations may be exceeded. Follow respirator protection program requirements (OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2) for all respirator use.

Normal work clothing (long sleeved shirts and long pants) is recommended.

Material is stable under normal conditions.

Not available.

Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

When mixed with water this product can become very hot. Encasing or making moulds of any body part can cause serious burns that may require surgical removal of affected tissue and even amputation of encased body part.

Acids. Exposure to water and acids must be supervised because the reactions are vigorous and produce large amounts of heat.

Calcium oxides. Sulfur oxides.

Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Recycle responsibly.