Unexpected growth in drywall patch material

[GON]

Living in the desert, I was hoping the drywall patch material hadn't dried out since I last used this material a year ago.

When I opened the container I got quite the unexpected surprise.

 

[wemay]

GET AWAY!!!

 

[Zee09]

It will go away when you paint it

 

[cptbarkey]

Organic drywall? Mother earth sighs in relief.

 

[PF52]

Is it moldy?

I was expecting a different kind of growth.... Like maybe it had expended or fluffed up in the container.

 

[Pablo]

Yes, it will grow mold. A tub like that, one year? Nope.

Drywall mud is use and chuck. Good thing it's biodegradable as you found out.

 

[JohnnyG]

Yep, I've seen that here in FL, black mold. Not a big issue to me. I normally just scape off the top and throw that part away. I use the rest. If the rest seems a little dry, just take out a small amount and mix with a few drops of water. Perfectly usable.
Of course, if you are horrified by the idea of black mold, just throw it away, it's pretty cheap.

 

[Analog-1]

Not a big issue to me. I normally just scape off the top and throw that part away.

Yes because sanding mold is always a good idea.

 

[AZjeff]

Yep, I've seen that, pitched it. Hate to buy the small size at the higher unit price but when you have to buy it again it's cheaper.

 

[alarmguy]

Typical for different types of spackle and patch

 

[DukeOfFrontenac]

Just like plastic pipe cement. Once you open it the death clock starts running.

One thing my dad taught me - if you ever find a spackling bucket with a lid on it at a jobsite that doesn't have working toilets DO NOT TAKE THE LID OFF OF IT!

 

[Pew]

The forbidden cookies n' cream.