JANUARY 2013

Material Safety Data Sheet

Type of Product : Regular Gypsum Plaster Board

Fire Resistant Gypsum Plaster Board
Moisture Resistant Gypsum Plaster Board
Moisture and Fire Resistant Gypsum Plaster Board

Manufacturer’s Name and Address Al-Watania Gypsum Company Ltd,

P.O. Box 609 , Yanbu, KSA.

1. Product Name Plaster Boards

2. Chemical Name Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate CaSO4.2H2O

3. Composition Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate bonded

Between paper with additives like foaming
agent, starch.
In addition to this moisture resistant boards include silicone
oil and the fire resistant boards include glass fibers.

4. Hazardous Identification Dust from cutting may irritate the skin, eyes

5. First Aid Measures Wash hands with running water.

Wash eyes with clean water.

6. Accidental measurer Wear safety hand gloves and while use.

7. Handling & Storage Eye Protection: Use goggles to avoid dust

into Eyes during cutting

Fire Hazards - Plaster Boards are less combustible

8. Exposure Controls/Personal protection :

Health Hazards : 1. Inhalation Hazard : Nil

2. Other hazard : Nil
9. Physical & Chemical properties:

Physical Form Solid

Type Flat boards with different types and dimensions
Color White
Odor Odorless

Chemical Properties CaSO4.2H2O (Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate)

10. Stability & Reactivity Stable

11. Toxicological Information Dust may irritate eyes temporarily.

Inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory system.
Inhalation may lead to temporarily irritation.

12. Ecological Information It is used in construction

13. Disposal Information Dispose in authorized landfill sites.

14. Regulatory Information Not Available

15. Transport Information Non Hazardous for transportation.

16. Other Information Plaster boards are used as internal linings in building,
tile cutting, and partition for construction purpose

The above details have been compiled to the best of our knowledge on the basis of through
tests and with regard to the current state of our long practical experience.

This information reflects typical values and is not a product specification.