Specification

MDF , HDF , MDP Safety Data Sheet
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to water could occur. Wood products are combustible and, therefore, should not be subjected to
temperatures exceeding the auto ignition temperature. Water spray may be used to wet down
wood dust generated by sawing, sanding or machining to reduce the likelihood of ignition or
dispersion of dust into the air.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Due to the explosive potential of wood dust when suspended in air,
precautions should be taken during sanding, sawing or machining of wood products to prevent
sparks or other ignition sources in ventilation equipment. Use of totally enclosed motors is
recommended. Provide local exhaust as necessary to meet OSHA requirements for
formaldehyde and wood dust exposure.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Wear NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator when the permissible
OSHA exposure limits to formaldehyde and/or wood dust may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION: Recommend goggles or safety glasses as conditions indicate when sawing,
sanding or machining wood products.
SKIN PROTECTION: Protective equipment such as gloves and outer garments may be needed
to reduce skin contact.
Exposure Limits/Guidelines
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Result
ACGIH
NIOSH
OSHA
Wood dust
TWAs
1 mg/m3 TWA as Wood
dust, all soft and hard
woods
1 mg/m3 TWA as
Wood dust, all soft
and hard woods
15 mg/m3, total dust (5
mg/m3, respirable
fraction)/(as nuisance
dust)
Formaldehyde (50-00-
0)
TWAs
0.3 ppm STEL
0.016 ppm TWA
0.75 ppm TWA
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