Temstock Panels

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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 (e.g., grinding, sanding, cutting, pulverizing) that reduce its particle size. Those hazards are described below.

Physical hazards

Combustible dusts Category 1

Health hazards

Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2B Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. 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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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: 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.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.