CCA Type C Pressure Treated Wood

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview WARNING CANCER HAZARD Product dust may form explosive mixture with air. Product dusts may cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Product contains a known sensitizing agent. Prolonged contact with freshly treated wood during construction or other extensive or abrasive handling may cause skin irritation.

Potential health effects

Eyes Product dust may cause irritation to the eyes. Symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of the cornea, and tearing. Skin Product dust may cause irritation to the skin. Mechanical rubbing may increase skin irritation. Product may cause dermatitis or allergic skin reactions in sensitized individuals. Ingestion Ingestion of wood product or product dust is unlikely. If ingestion does occur, slight gastrointestinal irritation may result. Certain species of wood and their dusts may contain natural toxins which can have adverse effects in humans. Inhalation Product dust is irritating to the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms may include nasal dryness, deposits or obstructions in the nasal passages, coughing, sneezing, dryness and soreness of throat and sinuses, hoarseness, and wheezing. Prolonged or repeated inhalation of product dusts may cause respiratory irritation, recurrent bronchitis and prolonged colds. Some species of wood and product dusts may cause allergic respiratory reactions with asthma-like symptoms in sensitized individuals. Prolonged exposure to wood dust by inhalation has been reported to be associated with nasal and paranasal cancer.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing eye, respiratory system and skin conditions.

Environmental effects

No data available for this product.

HMIS® ratings

Health 2* Fire 1

Physical hazards

0 Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard