General Information
Revision date
2018-07-01
Product name
Wood and Wood Products
Product Synonyms
Lumber
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chile, South America
supplier name
400 Perimeter Center Ter., Suite 750
Manufacturer Name
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Company Information
company name
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! Sawing, sanding, or machining wood products may produce wood dust, which can cause an explosion hazard. Wood dust may cause irritation to eyes, skin and the respiratory tract. Target Organ: Eye, Skin and Respiratory Tract Description: Solid wood such as lumber, and wood products such as softwood plywood, not bound with a urea formaldehyde resin.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Wood dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, coughing and sinusitis. Repeated exposures can produce allergic responses in some sensitive individuals. Eyes: Wood dust can cause irritation. Skin: Various species of wood dust may evoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. If an allergy pre-exists or develops, it may be necessary to remove the sensitized worker from further exposure to wood dust or wood-based products. Ingestion: Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Wood dust exposure may aggravate pre-existing skin, eye, respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
HMIS® ratings
Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 *Hazard Scale: 0= minimal, 1= slight, 2= moderate, 3= serious, 4*= chronic
