Specification

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05/17/2019 EN (English US) 4/15
Eucatex Eucafiber, Eucaplac, Eucatile, Eucaboard, Hardboard, MDF, HDF
Safety Data Sheet
According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations And According To The Hazardous Products Regulation (February 11, 2015).
Percentages are listed in weight by weight percentage (w/w%) for liquid and solid ingredients. Gas ingredients are listed in volume by
volume percentage (v/v%). Ingredients noted with * are ingredients used in either TFL or painted/printed decorative surfacing.
This is a wood product composed of wood and cured amino resins. The hazard information denoted in this SDS apply only when the
product is altered downstream by cutting, sawing, sanding, heating or other means and significant dust or fume is generated. In its
shipped and finished form, this product is not considered hazardous. This product contains less than 0.1% free formaldehyde.
Residual formaldehyde gas may be released from this product. The amount and level will depend on local conditions of use.
Formaldehyde gas is irritating to the eyes and upper respiratory tract and may aggravate existing respiratory conditions or allergies.
Formaldehyde may cause cancer.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
1. Description of First‐aid Measures
General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where
possible).
Inhalation: Using proper respiratory protection, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Encourage exposed person to cough,
spit out, and blow nose to remove dust. Immediately call a poison center, physician, or emergency medical service.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
2. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed
General: Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause allergy or asthma
symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin sensitization. Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated
exposure (Inhalation). May cause cancer (Inhalation).
Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract and the other mucous membranes. Exposure may produce cough, mucous secretions,
shortness of breath, chest tightness or other symptoms indicative of an allergic/sensitization reaction. Dust may be harmful or cause
irritation.
Skin Contact: Redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, dryness, and dermatitis. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Eye Contact: Contact causes severe irritation with redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause adverse effects.
Chronic Symptoms: May cause cancer by inhalation. Causes damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure
(Inhalation).
3. Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
SECTION 5: FIRE‐FIGHTING MEASURES
1. Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.
2. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Not considered flammable but will burn at high temperatures. Dust generated from processing may present a dust
explosion hazard.
Explosion Hazard: The following applies to the product if it is cut, sanded or altered in such a way that excessive and/or significant
particulates and/or dusts may be generated: Dust explosion hazard in air.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
3. Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.