USG® Plaster and Gypsum Cements Specifications

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Mix Ratio
Parts Water
(by weight) per
100 Parts Plaster
Set Time
(Min.)
% Setting
Expansion
Maximum
Approximate
Density (lb./ft.3) Wet
Approximate
Density (lb./ft.3) Dry
Compressive
Strength (psi) Dry
USG Industrial Plasters
63-70
25-35
0.15-0.20
99
69
2,000
63-73
14-24
0.15-0.20
100
72
2,400
70
14-24
0.21
99
69
2,400
67.5
14-24
0.21
99
69
2,700
60
14-24
0.21
102
75
2,900
USG Gypsum Cements
33-38
18-30
0.08
116
103
6,500
44
20-27
0.08
111
92
4,500
40-45
20-30
0.42
110
90
6,000
32
19-25
0.24
119
108
10,000
52-60
8-12
0.16
40