General Information
Revision date
2015-06-10
Product name
Westpine MDF
Product Synonyms
Westpine MDF, various grades
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The product is used for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and millwork. MDF is manufactured from
supplier name
Other Contact
Manufacturer Name
West Fraser WestPine
Emergency telephone
1-604-895-2700, 1-604-681-6061
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
West Fraser WestPine
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H350, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2; Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A; Carcinogenicity - Category 1; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 1 OSHA Defined Hazards: Combustible dust
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H350 May cause cancer if inhaled. H372 inhaled. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P284 Wear respiratory protection (NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with N100, R100, or P100 filter). P264 Product Identifier Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling Westpine MDF P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. SDS No.: 005 Page 01 of 11 P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P201 Date of Preparation: Obtain special June 10, instructions 2015 before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P284 Wear respiratory protection (NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator with N100, R100, or P100 filter). P264 Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
Other hazards
May form combustible dust concentrations in the air. Note The hazards of wood products pertains to the dust created or generated by the processing or disturbance (cutting, sanding) of the raw product.
