Specification with quality class, physical and chemical specifics, including any additives and/or binders and ash melting temperature, is available on request from the manufacturer (see Section 9)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H304, H317, H334

Code

Statements

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

H 304 Aspiration hazard – Category 1 (H304); H 317 Skin Sensitization – Category 3 (H317); H 334 Respiratory Sensitization – Category 1 (H334). UN GHS Label Elements: All rights reserved © 1

Signal word

Danger Generates carbon-monoxide (CO) and causes oxygen (O2) depletion (see Sections 4 and 7). Warning Dust from wood pellets may cause mild skin irritation; dust containing allergenic species may cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled (see Section 11).

Hazard statements

Wood pellets are combustible if exposed to open fire or heat. Dust from wood pellets when lofted in high concentrations or in layers is explosive if exposed to ignition source (see Section 9). Inhalation of dust from wood pellets may cause respiratory reactions (see Section 4). Inhalation of dust containing allergenic species may cause allergy or asthma symptoms (see Section 4). Contact with skin may cause skin irritation for sensitive persons (see Section 4). Wood pellets have propensity to self-heat when stored in bulk without bag. However, for purpose of the UN GHS hazard safety classification wood pellets are not classified as self-heating (see Section 9).

Prevention

All personnel working in areas with dust suspended in air may wear an optional dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust if anticipated dust level is below occupational exposure guidelines. For dusty environment, see Section 8 and ref. 13. Before entering a storage space with wood pellets the space shall be sufficiently ventilated to make sure the conditions as specified in Section 7 are secured due to the release of carbon-monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O2) depletion by wood pellets, or possible generation of re-entrainment of settled wood dust. For confined space related entry, site-specific Confined Space Entry Work Permit procedures shall be followed. Bulk Storage and Handling: Store in dry well ventilated space with capability to cool the wood pellets. If forced ventilation is used, do not ventilate if the ambient air temperature exceeds the temperature in the wood pellets pile or ambient relative humidity is higher than 80%. Avoid prolonged storage of wood pellets in moist and warm environments to minimize possible mould growth. Consult with qualified professional if mould remediation is required.

Disposal

Do not store wood pellets and related dust in space with poor ventilation (see Section 13).