General Information
Revision date
2015-05-31
Product name
Wood Wood Dust
Product Synonyms
Wood Wood Dust, Saw Dust, Wood Chips
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Wood Wood Dust
Manufacturer Name
Rosboro, LLC
Emergency telephone
541-746-8411
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Company Information
company name
Rosboro, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA HMIS Health 1 Fire Hazard 0 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection – depends on specific use See Section 8 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Particles generated by mechanical processes performed on wood. This product generally does not present any emergency conditions. If contacted by strong oxidizers or exposure to temperatures higher than 400 deg f; a fire may occur. The fire smoke may contain toxic chemicals airborne wood dust in high concentrations, may explode when combined with an ignition source.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes, Skin, Inhalation
Potential health effects
EYES: Wood dust can cause eye irritation. SKIN: Prolonged or repeated skin contact with wood dust may cause irritation or dermatitis. INGESTION: Wood dust can cause mouth, throat and stomach irritation. INHALATION: If wood dust is inhaled, it can cause irritation to nose and throat.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Wood dust may aggravate pre-existing skin, respiratory conditions or allergies. CARCINOGENICITY Wood Dust is listed as a carcinogen by NTP, OSHA, or IARC. IARC Group 1 – Carcinogenic to humans; sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity. This classification is based on studies showing the association exposure to wood dust and Adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavities and Paranasal sinuses. IARC didn’t find sufficient evidence of an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and other cancers.
