Section 2:
Composition/Information on Hazardous Ingredients |
Name |
% Wt |
CAS
# |
ACGIH
TLV |
OSHA
PEL |
Softwoods |
100 |
None |
5
mg/m3TWA
10mg/m3 STEL |
5
mg/m3TWA
10mg/m3 STEL |
| |
Section 3: Hazards
Identification |
Acute Health Effects: Wood dust may cause eye,
nose and throat irritation.
Chronic Effects: The International Agency for Research on Cancer
has classified wood dust as carcinogenic to humans (Group I). |
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Section 4: First Aid Measures |
EYE CONTACT: Wood
dust or particles may cause mechanical eye irritation; flush
eyes with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention. |
SKIN CONTACT: May
cause skin irritation upon prolonged contact; wash with soap
and water after skin conrtact, if rash or irritation develops
seek medical attention |
INHALATION (BREATHING): Wood
dust may cause nasal irritation, coughing or dryness; remove
to fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. |
INGESTION (SWALLOWING): Not
applicable under normal conditions of use. |
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Section 5: Fire Fighting
Measures |
FLASH POINT: Not
applicable |
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: 40
g/m3 (Wood dust) |
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 400-500 °F
(204-260 °C) |
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water,
CO2 extinguisher, sand |
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION
HAZARDS: Will readily burn if exposed to an ignition
source. |
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Section 6: Accidental Release
Measures |
Sweep or vacuum spills for disposal; place material
to be disposed of in a container for proper disposal in a cool
dry location away from ignition source. |
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Section 7: Handling and
Storage |
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Keep
in cool dry location away from ignition sources. |
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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection |
RESPIRATION PROTECTION: NIOSH
approved dust respirator is recommended if ventilation is inadequate. |
VENTILIATION: Provide
adequate ventilation in work environment to minimize dust. |
GLOVES: Gloves are
recommended in order to minimize skin contact. |
EYE PROTECTION: Goggles
or eye protection is recommended to minimize eye contact. |
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Section 9: Physical and Chemical
Properties |
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, ODOR, COLOR:
Light tan to dark tan solid with slight wood odor. |
BOILING POINT (C) |
Not Applicable |
% VOLATILES BY VOLUME |
Not Applicable |
MELTING POINT (C) |
Not Applicable |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
<1.0 |
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg) |
Not Applicable |
WATER SOLUBILITY |
Insoluble |
pH AS SUPPLIED |
Not Applicable |
EVAPORATION RATE
(n-Butyl Acetate=1) |
Not Applicable |
VAPOR DENSITY |
Not Applicable |
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|
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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity |
STABILITY: Stable |
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS (AVOID
CONTACT WITH): Keep in cool dry location away from ignition
sources. |
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS: Burning of wood can product carbon monoxide,
aldehydes, and organic acids. |
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will
not occur. |
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Section 11: Toxicological Information |
The International Agency for Research on Cancer
has classified wood dust as carcinogenic to humans (Group I) |
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Section 12: Disposal Considerations |
This product is not a hazardous waste under federal
law. |
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Section 13: Transport Information |
This product is not regulated as a hazardous material
by DOT. |
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Section 14: Regulatory Information |
| OSHA: Wood
products not hazardous as specified in OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CRF 1910.1200 |
| SARA 313: None |
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Section 15: Other Information |
NFPA Rating: Health 0 - Flammability 1 - Reactivity
1 - Other N/A
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