Penta-Treated Wood

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WARNING! GHS Class: Skin Irritant, Category 2

Hazard statements

May cause Skin Irritation

Precautionary statements

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Emergency Overview: The purchased product should not be modified by sawing, sanding or machining.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye Contact, Skin Contact, Inhalation of Dust, Ingestion of Dust

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Wood dust can cause irritation of nose and throat. Skin: Pentachlorophenol may be readily absorbed through the skin. Pressure treated wood may cause irritation of the skin. 2 Ingestion: Ingestion of pressure treated wood 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 or excessive exposure to pentachlorophenol may cause liver and kidney toxicity and reproductive effects. Carcinogenicity: This product contains a component which is listed by IARC, OSHA or NTP. See Section 11 for additional information. Aggravation of Pre-existing Kidney or liver disease, bronchitis, asthma, rashes, acne and some Conditions: venereal diseases may be aggravated by exposure to dust and particles.