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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
(continued)
Inhalation
May cause nasal dryness, irritation and obstruction. Coughing, wheezing,
sneezing, sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported.
Chronic Effects
Wood dust, depending on species, may cause dermatitis on prolonged,
repetitive contact and may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation.
Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some observers to be
associated with nasal cancer.
REACTIVITY DATA
Conditions Contributing to
Stable under normal conditions. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and
Incompatibility
drying oils. Avoid open flame. Product may ignite at temperatures in excess
of 400°F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal oxidative degradation of wood produces irritating and toxic fumes
and gases, including CO, aldehyde and organic acids.
Conditions contributing to
Not applicable
Polymerization
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFE HANDLING
Avoid eye contact.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin.
Careful bathing and clean clothes are indicated after exposure.
Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of wood dust in the air.
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and drying oils.
Avoid open flame.
GENERALLY APPLICABLE CONTROL MEASURES
Ventilation: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain healthful working conditions.
Wear goggles or safety glasses. Other protective equipment such as gloves and approved dust respirators may be
needed depending upon dust conditions.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes
Flush with water to remove dust particles. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Skin
If a rash or persistent irritation or dermatitis occur, get medical advice where applicable before
returning to work where wood dust is present.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If persistent irritation, severe coughing, or breathing difficulties occur, get
medical advice before returning to work where wood dust is present.
Ingestion Not applicable
SPILL/LEAK CLEAN UP PROCEDURES
Sweep or vacuum spills for recovery or disposal; avoid creating dust conditions. Provide good ventilation where
dust conditions may occur. Place recovered wood dust in a container for proper disposal.
Although OSHA’s Air Contaminant’s Rule, including OSHA’s wood dust PELs, was struck down in AFL-CIO vs.
OSHA, 965 F.2d962 (11
th
Cir. 1992), a number of states have incorporated those provisions in their state plans.
Additionally, OSHA has announced that it may cite companies under the OSHA general duty clause under
appropriate circumstances for non-compliance with these levels.
IMPORTANT:
The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and have been compiled
from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification.
Wellborn Cabinet Inc. makes no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy or
completeness of the information and data herein. Wellborn Cabinet Inc. will not be liable for claims relating to
any party’s use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whether it is claimed that the
information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwise misleading.