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Item: 380059

Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound

Less airborne sanding dust than other low-dust compounds. Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound - The Easiest Path to OSHA Compliance

Overview

Overview

This innovative joint compound provides an easier path to OSHA compliance with no additional steps, manpower or equipment. Independent industrial hygiene laboratory testing during sanding of Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound has shown levels of total dust reduction and respirable crystalline silica below detectible limits in reference to OSHA’s new silica rule. With Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound, fine dust particles bind during sanding to form heavier particles that drop to the floor, creating less dust and easier clean up. Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound - The Easiest Path to OSHA Compliance

Main Features

Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound creates less mess and offers faster cleanup.
  • Dust-control formulation substantially reduces airborne dust (independently verified with Worker Industrial Hygiene Testing)
  • Weighs up to 25% less than conventional compounds
  • Low shrinkage — requires only two coats over metal
  • Sands with the ease of a topping compound
  • Great for remodeling projects
  • Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (CDPH Standard Method V1.1, also known as CA Section 01350)

Specifications

Submittal Sheet PDF 342.2 KB

Sustainability

  • GREENGUARD Certification Yes

Documents & Files

Data Sheets & Specifications

Data/Submittal Sheet (English) PDF 342.2 KB

Catalogs & Brochures

System Catalog (English) PDF 18.5 MB
Brochure (English)

Installation & Technical Manuals

Installation Guide (English)

SDS, Certifications & Reports

SDS (English) PDF 217.9 KB
Certificates (English) PDF 467.7 KB

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q & a

  • Can fiberglass tape be set with drying-type compounds?

    No. When using fiberglass tape, only setting-type joint compounds like Sheetrock® Brand Durabond® and Sheetrock® Brand Easy Sand™ should be used for the first coat over the tape. Ready-mixed drying-type compounds can be used for subsequent finishing coats.

  • What is the best way to store ready-mix compound for another use?

    Clean sides and lid of container so no dried compound falls into the mixture. Level joint compound surface with a knife and cover container tightly. If storing, cover leveled surface of joint compound with approximately 1/2" of clean water and cover container tightly. Pour off water before reusing joint compound. Do not store in direct sunlight and protect from extreme heat and cold. The shelf life of an unopened container is up to nine months under proper storage conditions.

  • Can ready-mixed joint compound be used on exterior applications?

    No. Sheetrock® Brand Setting-Type Joint Compounds (Durabond® and Easy Sand™) are recommended to treat joints in exterior gypsum ceiling board.

  • Where is drywall finishing specifically discussed in the OSHA regulation?

    Page 469 of regulation 29 CFR 1926.1153. 

  • Should I wait for the taping coat to dry before applying the next coat?

    Yes. Each coat must be completely dry before applying the next.

  • Why do stains appear when retexturing a wall or ceiling?

    Over time stains settle into a wall or ceiling. When that area is retextured the stains photograph through causing a yellowing or browning effect. The best way to prevent staining is to apply a stain blocker, primer, and sealer.

  • How does the new silica rule apply to Sheetrock® Brand ready-mixed joint compound?

    The silica rule is a jobsite regulation designed to protect workers from all RCS exposures above 50 µg/m3, which is the PEL as defined by OSHA. Under normal jobsite conditions, industrial hygiene testing conducted by a third-party, indicated that the sanding of Sheetrock® Brand ready-mixed joint compound, unless otherwise specified on packaging and within the SDS, does not contain RCS above the PEL. 

  • How long does it take joint compound to dry?

    Under conditions of a temperature of 70° and 70% humidity, joint compound should dry in about 24 hours. Higher humidity and/or lower temperatures will slow drying time.

  • What is the difference between labels on packaging and job site requirements?

    OSHA’s Global Harmonization Standard (GHS) covers global hazardous material warnings on packaging. RCS is covered within the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (2012), which is a job site regulation. The key difference between GHS and the new RCS regulation is that contractors are responsible for jobsite conditions, regardless of manufacturer packaging and/or SDS literature. 

  • Does silica free joint compound exist?

    There are no ready-mixed joint compounds that exist that are 100% “silica free.”  However, the amount of respirable crystalline silica in USG joint compounds is low. 

  • Can I use two different joint compounds on the same joint? Can I mix two joint compounds together to save time?

    Yes, different joint compounds can be used over each other.

    No, different joint compounds should never be mixed with each other.

  • What is the fire rating of joint compound?

    Joint compound does not have a fire rating by itself, but does meet ASTM C475. When fire testing a wall the fire rating is not for individual products, but for all the system components together. USG Joint Compounds are used in numerous fire-tested assemblies. These are outlined in USG Publication SA100 Construction Selector.

  • Does silica exist in USG Ready-Mixed Joint Compounds?

    RCS is a natural impurity in the raw materials used to manufacture USG ready-mixed joint compound, and varies by product, depending on product formulation and raw material source. If RCS is present, it will be indicated in Section 3 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), as required by OSHA. 

  • What is the cause of blistering joints?

    Blistering joints are the result of not having enough joint compound under the tape. The best way to repair blistering joints is to open up the blistered area by slitting the tape. Fill the cut with joint compound and press tape back in place with knife blade.

  • Can joint compound be used as an adhesive for multi-layer application?

    Yes. Sheetrock® Brand Durabond® Sheetrock® Brand Easy Sand™, Sheetrock® Brand All Purpose, and Sheetrock® Brand Joint Taping Compounds provide the best performance bonding gypsum panels.

  • What is the new OSHA Silica Rule?

    OSHA’s new silica rule is meant to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) on jobsites. The Rule establishes a new 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 µg/m3, an action level (AL) of 25 µg/m3 and a host of ancillary requirements. 

  • Can additives be mixed into joint compound?

    There are various products in the market which, when mixed with joint compounds, claim to improve various performance attributes of joint compounds.

    USG does not endorse the use of additives in USG joint compounds for the following reasons:

    An additive can adversely affect the unique balance of the many performance attributes each joint compound has been formulated to provide.

    It is virtually impossible for an additive manufacturer to know if their additive is compatible at all times with all of USG's product formulations.

    USG has no control over the manufacture and quality of additives manufactured by others.

    Note - For taping and finishing joints, water can be added as necessary. USG recommends adding water in increments of a half-pint to avoid over thinning.

    See USG Technical Information Sheet J1716 for more information.

  • What do contractors need to do to comply with the new OSHA Silica Rules?

    Contractors should:

    • Establish and implement a written exposure control plan for each jobsite (for assistance, visit http://plan.silica-safe.org)
    • Identify and assign an individual with an understanding of RCS compliance obligations
    • Communicate hazards and train employees
  • What is RCS?

    Respirable crystalline silica is a common mineral found in many naturally occurring and man-made materials.

  • What is the biggest gap between joints that can be filled with joint compound?

    The maximum gap should not exceed 1/8 of an inch.

  • Does USG have a low dust joint compound?

    Yes. USG Sheetrock® Brand Dust Control Joint Compound (www.usg.com/dustcontrol) was specially formulated to reduce airborne dust. Under NIOSH and OSHA guidance, this technology is considered an engineering control. However, you are still responsible for maintaining jobsite conditions and compliance with the new silica rule. 

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