SVEZA Exterior Birch Plywood

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EYE CONTACT Product in the supplied form can emit small amounts of formaldehyde which can unlikely cause temporary irritation or a burning sensation. Further processing of the product – can produce wood dust which can cause mechanical irritation. SKIN CONTACT Birch may evoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. Handling panels may cause splinters which lead to skin irritation. INHALATION In a well ventilated work areas the concentration of formaldehyde will not exceed World Health Organization standard of 0.1 mm and will be well far below the occupational Exposure Standard of 1.0 ppm on a time weighted average. Formaldehyde may lead to temporary irritation to eyes, nose, and throat. 1 Wood dust May cause nasal dryness, irritation and obstruction. Coughing, wheezing, and sneering, sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported. Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some observers to be associated with nasal cancer. Wood dust is not listed as a carcinogen. INGESTION Not applicable as is not likely to occur.