TruWood Siding

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product is an engineered wood siding, which contains wood from various species, resin solids and a water based primer or sealer that has been dried. This product is not expected to have any adverse health hazards as sold or when used as intended. Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust which can cause a dust explosion hazard. Wood dust may cause upper respiratory tract, eye and/or skin irritation. The wood dust and formaldehyde contained in this product has been identified as a cancer causing material. It is a non-flammable solid with a flash point greater than 200°F. The environmental effects of this product have not been investigated, however it is not expected to cause adverse environmental effects. US DOT SYMBOLS CANADA (WHMIS) SYMBOLS

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Non-Regulated Material Complies with WHMIS 2015 None NOTE: This product is classified as an “article” according to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA Part 1910.1200. “Article means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle, which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture which has end use function dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use, and which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.” This product is odorless, stable, and poses no immediate hazard to health. However, respiratory, hand and eye protection may be needed to prevent excess exposure to airborne particulates if dust is produced by cutting, sanding or if dust is produced by any other operation, including removal.

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Classification according to GHS

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Precautionary statements

None HEALTH HAZARDS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE:

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dust generated by cutting, sanding or other methods of dust generation may cause irritation to skin, eyes or respiratory system. ACUTE: INHALATION: Wood dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, coughing, headache and sinusitis. INGESTION: Due to material form and application, ingestion is considered unlikely. Ingestion may result in irritation of the digestive tract. SKIN CONTACT: Wood dust may cause irritation. Various species of wood dust can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. EYE CONTACT: Wood dust may cause temporary irritation to the eyes. CHRONIC: TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE Eye, Skin, Respiratory System CHRONIC Respiratory System