FireDefender FS II (HDF) MDF

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA defined hazards Emergency overview This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities such as cutting, sanding, or otherwise working with this product that generate large amount of dusts. Those hazards associated with large amount of dusts are described below.

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Eye irritation Category 2B Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (lung) exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs (lung) through prolonged or repeated exposure. If small particles of wood dust are generated during further processing, handling or by other means, may form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Prevent dust accumulation and airborne dispersion of dust to minimize flash fire and explosion hazard. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Response

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media to extinguish. Specific treatment (see section 4 on the SDS).

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.