GYPSUM MSDS

Product Name Gypsum

No GSR - SDS 004

Product and Company Manufacturer's Name

Identification PT. Smelting Gresik Smelter and Refinery
Address Desa Roomo, Kecamatan Manyar PO. Box 555
Manufacturer  Information
Gresik 61151 Jawa Timur - Indonesia
Telephone Number  : 62-31-397-6458/59
Fax Number             : 62-31-397-6460

Chemical formula CaSO4.2H2O

Composition/
CaO : about 32%
Information on Element and Content
SO4 : about 43%
Ingredients
CAS No 7778-18-9

Potential Health Effects

 Inhalation (acute) Breathing dust may cause nose, throat or lung irritation

and choking. The described effect depends on the degree
of exposure

Hazard Identification  Eye Contact (acute/chronic)

May cause eye irritation and damage to cornea

 Skin Contact (acute/chronic)

May cause dry skin, redness, discomfort and irritation

 Ingestion (acute/chronic)
Ingestion of large amount cause intestinal distress

Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention for

Inhalation
discomfort

Rinse thoroughly with clean, running water for 10

Eye Contact
First Aid Measures minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention

Skin Contact Wash with soap and water

Do not induce vomiting, but drink plenty of water. Seek

Ingestion
medical attention for discomfort.

Flash point and method None

Flammable Limits Not combustible

Autoignition Temperature None

General Hazard Avoid breathing dust

Fire Fighting
Measures Fire fighting Instruction Treat adjacent material

This product is not a fire hazard. Self-contained

Fire fighting equipment breathing apparatus is recommended to limits exposure
to smoke from any combustion source

Hazard Combustion Product None

 Wind blow dust may cause the hazard identified in
General
section 3. Remove spilled material to limit potential harm
Accidental Release
Measures Land Spill Clean up spilled material

Water Spill Clean up spilled material

Product should be handled so as to reduce airborne dust

Handling
generation.
Handling and Storage
Product should be kept dry and away from moisture. It is
Storage
hygroscopic and tends to cake in moist environments

Use exhaust ventilation to maintain dust levels below

Engineering controls exposure limits in workplace with poor ventilation and
dusty condition

Permissible Density 10 mg/m3(ACGIH 1985-1986)

Personal Protection:      

Exposure Controls /  Respirator Protection
Personal Protection Wear the dust mask for safety

 Eye Protection   Wear glasses or safety goggles   to prevent  contact with

eyes.Wearing contact lenses when using this product
under dusty condition is not recommended    

 Skin Protection  Use gloves, shoes and protective clothing to prevent skin
contact

Vapor Pressure Not measurable

Vapor Density Not measurable

Specific Gravity 2.3

Physical And Chemical
Solubility in water 0.2% (20° C)
Properties
Evaporation rate Not measurable

Freezing point None, solid

Viscosity None, solid

General Product is stable

Dust explosion None

Stability and Ignition (reactivates of spontaneous

None
Reactivity ignition and water)

Oxidize ability None

Hazardous Decomposition None

Skin corrosively No

Stimulation (skin and eyes) No

Toxicological
Information Acute toxicity (included : lethal dose
No
50)
Sub-acute toxicity No
 Chronic toxicity No

Cancer field No

Mutation field (microorganism &

No
abnormal chromosome)

Genital Toxicity No

The crystal water will decompose at the high

Decomposition
temperature
Ecological
Information Accumulation There is no problem

Fish toxicity There is no problem

Disposal Dispose in landfill in accordance with all applicable regulation. Any disposal practice must be in
Considerations compliance with local regulations.

Transport Information Not a hazardous material for Transportation Department

Regulatory
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Information

Abbreviation
Chemical Abstract Service Number
 Other Information - CAS No
American Conference of Governmental Industrial
- ACGIH
Hygienists