Phase 2 standard CARB particleboards

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Solid Warning: In current form, product poses no hazard. Hazards occur during transformation and shaping of the panels such as sanding and sawing operations. When sanding or sawing, wood dusts produced may cause allergic reactions and irritate respiratory tracts, skin and eyes. Avoid breathing dusts. Use personal protection equipment (PPE) as well as appropriate respiratory protection equipment for these types of tasks. Wood dusts are also known to cause industrial asthma in certain people. Routes of entry of fine particles during transformation: Inhalation, eyes and skin. Absorption through ingestion is not likely.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Fine particles can cause mechanical irritation. Skin In case of skin sensitivity, contact with fine particles can cause light irritations such as redness and itching. In case of respiratory sensitivity, fine particles may cause respiratory tract irritations. Dusts can cause Inhalation upper respiratory tract, dryness to the nose, throat or trachea. Cases of coughing, wheezing, sneezing, sinusitis and prolonged colds were equally reported and linked to the presence of wood dusts. Ingestion Unlikely. In case of a large quantity ingestion, product may cause gastro-intestinal obstructions.

Potential chronic health

and Health effects of ingredients See section #11 Toxicological information