NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Plaster of Paris CAS 26499-65-0
CaSO4 • 0.5H2O RTECS TP0700000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Calcium sulfate hemihydrate, Dried calcium sulfate, Gypsum hemihydrate, Hemihydrate gypsum [Note: Plaster of Paris is the hemihydrate form of Calcium Sulfate & Gypsum is the dihydrate form.]
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX Conversion
Physical Description
White or yellowish, finely divided, odorless powder.
MW: 145.2
BP: ?
MLT: 325°F (Loses H2O)
Sol(77°F): 0.3%
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 2.5
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA

Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Moisture, water [Note: Hygroscopic (i.e., absorbs moisture from the air). Reacts with water to form Gypsum.]
Measurement Method
Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: N.R.
Eyes: N.R.
Wash skin: N.R.
Remove: N.R.
Change: N.R.

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately

Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, respiratory system; cough
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1217