Pentachlorophenol Treated Wood

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Signal word

WARNING! GHS Class Skin Irritant, Category 2

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Emergency Overview Sawing, sanding or machining products containing wood can produce wood dust, which can cause a flammable or explosive hazard. Dust causes eye, skin, respiratory and digestive system irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, Skin contact, Inhalation of dust, Ingestion of dust

Potential health effects

Eye Eye contact with dust can cause eye irritation. Skin Dust produced by cutting or drilling this product may cause itching and short term irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact with dust may cause an allergic skin reaction. Inhalation Dust produced by cutting or drilling of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Overexposure to pentachlorophenol can cause upper respiratory irritation with sneezing and coughing. Ingestion Ingestion of this product is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce gastrointestinal irritation and disturbances. Symptoms of the unlikely ingestion of pentachlorophenol treated wood include rapid heart rate and respiration, elevated temperature and blood pressure, muscular weakness, excessive sweating, dizziness, and/or nausea.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged exposures to wood dust may cause nasal cancer. Prolonged or excessive exposure to pentachlorophenol may cause liver and kidney toxicity and reproductive effects. Carcinogenicity