PYRO-GUARD Treated Wood

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS

Health hazards

0 Note: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is related to conditions of use. Determination of PPE is the responsibility of the employer. Refer to Fire Hazard 0 Section 8 (Exposure Controls / Personal Protection) of this MSDS for Reactivity 0 recommendations. Personal Protection Emergency Overview Product appearance and odor is no different than the wood before treatment. Wood species dictates appearance and odor. Generally a light to dark brown solid. Southern Pine is the predominant species used. Sapwood is yellowish white and heartwood, reddish brown. Wood dust consists of finely divided particles generated from sawing, sanding, routing, or chipping solid dimensional lumber or other wood products. Acute or prolonged exposure to wood dust or chips from the product may cause mild irritation of the eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract. Product may form explosive dust/air mixtures if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Airborne treated or untreated wood dust may cause nose, throat or lung irritation. Various species of untreated wood dust can elicit allergic respiratory response in sensitized persons. Eye Contact: Treated or untreated wood dust may cause mechanical irritation. Skin Contact: Handling wood may result in skin exposure to splinters. Prolonged and/or repeated contact with treated or untreated wood dust or chips may result in mild irritation. Various species of untreated wood dust can elicit allergic type skin irritation in sensitized persons. Ingestion: Not anticipated to occur. Chronic Wood Dust (treated or untreated) Effects: Wood dust, depending on species, may cause dermatitis on prolonged, repetitive contact; may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation.

Environmental effects

No known significant environmental effects.