Continental Joint Compound, Ready Mix

Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Symptoms: Irritation of nose and throat. Dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing.

Wash with water and a pH neutral soap or a mild skin detergent. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

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

Symptoms: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes.

DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and give large amounts of milk or water, if person is conscious. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.

Not applicable.

Not a fire hazard.

Keep unnecessary personnel away.

Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.

Scrape up with shovels into a suitable container for recycle or disposal. Vacuum up the spilled material. If sweeping of a contaminated area is necessary use a dust suppressant agent which does not react with the product.

Materials: Vacuums used for this purpose should be equipped with HEPA filters.

Stack containers of material in a secure manner to prevent falling. Do not stack more than 3 pails high to prevent container failure. For boxes, do not stack more than 3 boxes high for Fullweight and Midweight compounds, and not more than 4 boxes high for Lightweight compounds. Joint compound containers are heavy and pose risks such as sprains and strains to the back, arms, shoulders and legs during lifting and mixing. Use work methods which minimize dust production. Cutting, crushing, sanding or grinding joint compound, drywall or other crystalline silica-bearing materials will release respirable crystalline silica. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Do not use if material has spoiled and is moldy or has an unpleasant odor. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible materials.

Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Ventilation should be sufficient to effectively remove and prevent buildup of any dusts or fumes that may be generated during handling or thermal processing. If material is ground, cut, or used in any operation which may generate dusts, use appropriate local exhaust ventilation to keep exposures below the recommended exposure limits. Emergency Eye Wash fountain and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

Wear chemical-resistant gloves, footwear and protective clothing appropriate for risk of exposure. Contact glove manufacturer for specific information.

Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).

In case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of dust, use a suitable NIOSH approved respirator with an appropriate particulate filter. 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.

Wear protective gloves.

Material is stable under normal conditions.

The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Contact with incompatible materials.

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Ammonium salts. Fluorine. Aluminum.

Sulfur oxides. Calcium oxides. Ammonia.

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.