General Information
Product name
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Animal Bedding
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Company Information
company name
American Excelsior Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Product Overview: Product is made up of wood fibers and is utilized in animal bedding applications. This product may contain wood dust. Inhalation of wood dusts may cause irritation and dryness of the respiratory tract. Repeated skin and inhalation exposure to wood dusts may produce allergic contact dermatitis and respiratory sensitization.
Potential health effects
Eyes Exposure to dusts may cause mechanical eye irritation. Skin Handling of product may cause mechanical skin irritation. Repeated skin contact may cause an allergic skin sensitization reaction. Ingestion Ingestion of this product is unlikely. If ingestion does occur, it may produce gastric irritation and discomfort. Inhalation Inhalation of wood dusts may cause irritation and dryness of the respiratory system. Repeated inhalation exposure may cause an allergic respiratory sensitization reaction. Prolonged exposure to certain species of wood dusts has been associated with an increased risk of nasal cancers; however, no specific data concerning the type of wood used in this product could be located.
