PENTACHLOROPHENOL TREATED WOOD

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WARNING! GHS Class: Skin Irritant, Category 2

Hazard statements

Causes Skin Irritation

Precautionary statements

Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap & water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Emergency Overview: The purchased product should not be modified by sawing, sanding or machining, however, modifying any wood product can produce wood dust, which can cause a flammable or explosive hazard. Dust causes eye, skin, and respiratory & digestive system irritation.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact, Skin contact, Inhalation of dust, Ingestion of dust.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Wood dust can cause irritation of nose & throat. Skin: Pentachlorophenol may be readily absorbed through the skin. Pressure treated wood can cause irritation of the skin. Wood dust may cause dermatitis. Eye: Prolonged or repeated exposure to wood dust may cause pain & irritation of eyes. Ingestion: Ingestion of pressure treated wood or sawdust is unlikely. However, ingestion of product may produce gastrointestinal irritation & disturbances. Symptoms of the unlikely ingestion of Pentachlorophenol treated wood include rapid heart rate & respiration, elevated temperatures & blood pressure, muscular weakness, excessive sweating, dizziness, &/or nausea.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged exposure to wood dust may cause nasal cancer Prolonged or excessive exposure to pentachlorophenol may cause liver & kidney toxicity & reproductive effects. Carcinogenicity: This product contains a component which is listed by IARC, OSHA or NTP. See section 11 for additional information. Aggravation of Kidney or liver disease, bronchitis, asthma, rashes, acne & some venereal diseases may be Pre-existing aggravated by exposure to dust & particulates. Conditions: