Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is not classified as hazardous according to GHS criteria

WHMIS Classification

This product is not classified as hazardous according to WIHMS criteria

2.3 Other hazards

Sawing, sanding, or machining processes performed on these products may result in dust particles (wood dust and polymerized resin dust). Emergency Overview Sawing, sanding, or machining wood or wood products can generate combustible dust. Wood dust may ignite or form an explosive mixture with air in the presence of an ignition source. Product dust may be irritating to the eyes, skin, or respiratory system

Potential health effects

The wood panels in the purchase form do not represent a health hazard. The health effects mentioned below could happen if the board is mechanically processed, and dust particles (wood and polymerized resin) are generated in the environment.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to upper respiratory system Skin May cause chemical and/or mechanical irritation of the skin Eyes May cause chemical and/or mechanical irritation of the skin Ingestion Not an expected route of entry Medical conditions Respiratory ailments or pre-existing skin conditions may be aggravated by exposure to aggravated by overexposure wood dust.

Potential chronic health

Effects Repeated exposure to dust may cause asthmatic and/or dermatitis symptoms and signs. Chronic exposure to some species of wood and sensitivity of some workers may cause the outbreak of some allergies that can become a potential health hazard to these individuals Carcinogenicity Possible carcinogen See section 11 Toxicological Information Mutagenicity Possible mutagen See section 11 Toxicological Information Sensitization Possible Sensitizer See section 11 Toxicological Information