Linerboard, White Top Liner, Corrugating Medium, Bleached

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Primary Safety/Health Hazards Warning Processed (e.g. fiberized) cellulose dusts may pose a combustible dust explosion hazard if dusts are suspended in air in sufficient concentrations, in a contained area and in proximity to an ignition source. Linerboard as supplied and shipped does not constitute a combustible dust explosion hazard. Users of this product should examine the potential to generate dusts during handling and processing and related combustibility hazards and controls. See additional comments in MSDS. The primary health hazard posed by this product is thought to be due to exposure to cellulose dusts (reference “Section 8” below).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, and/or eye contact

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Cellulose dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions or allergies. Target organs: Eyes and respiratory system. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

Acute Health Hazards

Not applicable for product in purchased form. Dust may be a mechanical irritant to the eyes.

Health hazards

Cellulose dust has not been shown to produce significant disease or toxic effects when exposure limits are met. Cellulose is poorly soluble and has a low order of toxicity. Carcinogen status: Cellulose is not classified as a carcinogen by OSHA, NTP, or IARC in their reviews.