Phenol-Formaldehyde Bonded Plywood Products

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H320, H335, H350

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is not hazardous in the form in which it is shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous by downstream activities (grinding, sanding, cutting, pulverizing) that reduce its particle size to wood dust. The health effects of wood dust are described below: GHS Class Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Sensitization, (Category 1), H317 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2B), H320 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 3), Lungs, H335 Carcinogenicity (Category 1A), H350 May form combustible dust concentrations in air Classification system The classification is according to the latest editions of GHS and extended by company and literature data.

Classification system

The classification is according to the latest editions of GHS and extended by company and literature data

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H320 - Causes eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H350 - May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. 2017 P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 - Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4) Health - 1 Fire - 0 Reactivity - 0 HMIS ratings (scale 0 – 4) 1 Health - 1 Fire/flammability - 0 Reactivity/physical hazard - 0

2.3 Other hazards

Complete toxicity data are not available for this specific formulation. Potential route of overexposure to this product may include eye and skin contact, and inhalation of excessive amounts of dust. Ingestion is not expected to be a significant route of exposure for this product under normal use conditions.