Formica Brand Laminates

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

eMeRgencY oVeRVieW No known hazards for material as supplied. During fabrication operations such as sawing, sanding, drilling, routing, cutting, etc. dust consisting of cured resin, paper fiber and minute amounts of formaldehyde are generated at the point of operation. Formalde- hyde may be released in minute but detectable amounts when material is shipped or stored in bulk quantities.

Appearance/Odor

Thin to thick, rigid laminate sheets, various thicknesses/colors. No significant odor. WARning SAnDing, SAWing, DRilling, RoUting, etc. oF thiS MAteRiAl MAY geneRAte AiRboRne nUiSAnce DUSt. thiS DUSt MAY cAUSe eYe, noSe, Skin, AnD UPPeR ReSPiRAtoRY tRAct iRRitAtion. USe oF APPRoPRiAte PeRSonAl PRotection AnD/oR engineeRing contRolS (SUch AS locAl exhAUSt VentilAtion) ShoUlD be eMPloYeD WheneVeR SAnDing, SAWing, DRilling, RoUting, etc. thiS MAteRiAl.

Potential health effects

Dust generated during fabrication of this material may cause irritation of the eyes, nose skin and upper respiratory tract. Asthmatic conditions maybe aggravated by the dust generated.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation eyes: Dust generated during installation or fabricating could cause eye irritation (tears, blurred vision and redness). In case of eye contact with dusts, rinse affected eye for at least 15 minutes with clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Skin: The dust generated during installation or fabrication may cause moderate skin irritation. Avoid prolonged skin exposure to dust. Rinse skin with mild soap if contact occurs. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. ingestion: Not likely to occur and not expected to cause a significant toxic response. However, ingestion of dust could cause irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach. If this occurs, rinse mouth with clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. inhalation: Sanding, sawing, drilling, routing or cutting of this material may generate airborne dust that may cause eye, nose and upper respiratory tract irritation. Use appropriate personal protection and/or engineering controls (such as local exhaust ventilation whenever sanding, routing, sawing, drilling, cutting, etc. on this material.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Dust may cause skin irritation for people with pre-existing skin conditions. Asth- matic conditions may be aggravated by additional dust exposure. target organs: Lungs (from dust generated during fabrication only).