Wood Dust

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Wood Dust is a light too 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 CANADA (WHMIS) SYMBOLS

Hazard pictograms

Non-Regulated Not Controlled

Classification according to GHS

Carcinogen Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 28 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 S T A T E M E N T S : 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 e n t r y . CHRONIC Wood Dust is listed as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or IARC. IARC - Group 1 Carcinogenic to humans; sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity. This classification is primarily based on studies showing association exposure to wood dust and Adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavities and Paranasal sinuses. IARC did not find sufficient evidence of an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and other cancers. TARGET ORGANS: ACUTE: Eye, Skin, Respiratory System CHRONIC: Respiratory System