Wood Flooring

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Form: Solid, wood plank flooring Color: Natural tones Odor: No appreciable odor WARNING STATEMENTS Wood dust (an OSHA listed carcinogen) may be generated while cutting, sanding, etc. Proper PPE, such as respiratory protection, is recommended to be used whenever cutting, machining or working the product is required.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye Contact: Not an expected route of exposure. Skin Contact: Some planks may have wood dust on them which may produce mild irritation upon skin contact. Ordinary good measures of personal hygiene will minimize exposure. Inhalation: This item is a solid material. Become familiar with inhalation precaution statements for adhesive products and while cutting planks (dust may be generated while cutting). Some planks may also contain loose wood dust which could be inhaled. Ordinary cleaning measures and good personal hygiene will minimize exposure. Ingestion: Small amounts, if swallowed, are not expected to cause injury. Chronic: No known chronic effects. Other: This product is an article or building product and is considered to be relatively non-toxic in intact form, presenting no known hazard to people, except as noted under thermal decomposition by- products and under “Warning Statements” concerning wood dust. Refer to Section 11 for toxicological information.