Wood Dust

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H320, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA WARNING! Wood Dust may form combustible dust concentrations in air (during processing). EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Wood Dust is a light to dark colored granular solid with odor dependent upon wood species and time since dust was generated.

Health hazards

The primary health hazard posed by this product is dust inhalation which can cause respiratory system irritation. Contact with skin and eyes can also cause irritation. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of wood dust may cause cancer. FLAMMABILITY: Depending on the moisture content and particulate diameter, wood dust may explode in the presence of an ignition source. An airborne concentration of 40 grams of dust per cubic meter of air is often used as the LEL for wood dusts.

Environmental effects

The Environmental effects of this product have not been investigated, however this product is not anticipated to cause adverse environmental effects. US DOT SYMBOLS

Hazard pictograms

Non-Regulated Not Controlled

Hazardous Ingredients

Wood Dust GHS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION(S) Carcinogen Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 2B Skin Irritation Category 3 STOT SE Category 3 HAZARD STATEMENTS Suspected of causing cancer Causes eye irritation Causes mild skin irritation May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

Avoid exposure Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. HEALTH HAZARDS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: ACUTE: INHALATION: Exposure to wood dust may cause irritation to the moist mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory system. EYE CONTACT: Direct eye contact can cause irritation with redness, tearing and blurred vision. SKIN CONTACT: May cause skin irritation. INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is not a likely route of entry.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Carcinogen Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 2B Skin Irritation Category 3 STOT SE Category 3 HAZARD STATEMENTS: Suspected of causing cancer Causes eye irritation Causes mild skin irritation May cause respiratory irritation