ACQ Preserve and Preserve Plus Pressure Treated Wood

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview WARNING ! Wood dust may form explosive mixture with air. Wood dusts may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Potential health effects

Eyes Wood dust may cause irritation to the eyes. Symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of the cornea, and tearing. Skin Wood dust may cause irritation to the skin. Mechanical rubbing may increase skin irritation. Some wood species may cause dermatitis or allergic skin reactions in sensitized individuals. Ingestion Ingestion of wood or wood dust is unlikely. If ingestion does occur, slight gastrointestinal irritation may result. Certain species of wood and their dusts may contain natural toxins which can have adverse effects in humans. Inhalation Wood dust is irritating to the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include nasal dryness, deposits or obstructions in the nasal passages, coughing, sneezing, dryness and soreness of throat and sinuses, hoarseness, and wheezing. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of wood dusts may cause respiratory irritation, recurrent bronchitis and prolonged colds. Some species may cause allergic respiratory reactions with asthma-like symptoms in sensitized individuals. Prolonged exposure to wood dust by inhalation has been reported to be associated with nasal and paranasal cancer.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing eye, respiratory system and skin conditions.

HMIS® ratings

Health 1* Fire 1

Physical hazards

0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard