General Information
Revision date
2017-10-25
Product name
Octoterra Plaited Wood Panels (All types and thicknesses)
Product Synonyms
None
supplier name
Octopus Products Limited
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Company Information
company name
Octopus Products Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Material is non-hazardous
Signal word
Not applicable
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
Precautionary statements
No known hazards for material as supplied. During fabrication operations such as sawing, sanding, drilling, routing, cutting etc. dust consisting softwood.
Appearance/Odor
Thin to thick, rigid and flexible plaited wood panels or tiles. WARNING: : Sanding, sawing, drilling, routing, etc. of this material may generate airborne nuisance dust. This dust may cause eye, nose, skin, and upper respiratory tract irritation. Use of appropriate personal protection and/or engineering controls (such as local exhaust ventilation) should be employed.
Potential health effects
Dust generated during fabrication of this material may cause irritation of the eyes, nose skin and upper respiratory tract. Asthmatic conditions maybe aggravated by the dust generated.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, skin contact and inhalation Eyes : Dust generated during installation or fabricating could cause eye irritation (tears, blurred vision and redness). In case of eye contact with dusts, rinse affected eye for at least 15 minutes with clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wood dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory sensitization and/or irritation after repeated contact, and has been alleged to cause nasal sinus cancer from certain European hardwoods, oak, and beech. Skin : The dust generated during installation or fabrication may cause moderate skin irritation. Avoid prolonged skin exposure to dust. Rinse skin with mild soap if contact occurs. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Ingestion : Not likely to occur and not expected to cause a significant toxic response. However, ingestion of dust could cause irritation of the mouth, throat and stomach. If this occurs, rinse mouth with clean water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Inhalation : Sanding, sawing, drilling, routing or cutting of this material may generate airborne dust that may cause eye, nose and upper respiratory tract irritation. Use appropriate personal protection and/or engineering controls (such as local exhaust ventilation whenever sanding, routing, sawing, drilling, and cutting, etc. on this material. Medical Conditions : Dust may cause skin irritation to people with pre-existing skin conditions. Aggravated by Exposure : Asthmatic conditions may be aggravated by additional dust exposure. Target Organs : Lungs (From dust generated during fabrication only)
