SDS

Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: May 21, 2015
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Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Ingestion: Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Eye Contact: Dust may mechanically irritate the eyes, resulting in redness or watering. Treat dust in the
eye as a foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Get medical help if irritation
persists.
Skin Contact: No anticipated problem for product as purchased. Wash with water and mild soap.
Skin Absorption: Product is not absorbed through the skin
Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause dryness or unpleasant obstruction in the nasal
passages. Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or
breathing difficulty occurs.
HMIS Rating (0-4): Health = 0 Fire = 1 Physical Hazard = 0
Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not available for finished product
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, or foam as appropriate for
surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: 450 to 572 °F
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Fiberboard processing may result in the release of cellulose
fibers. This product as shipped is unlikely to release sufficient dust to constitute a combustible dust
explosive hazard. Depending on airborne concentration (greater than 40 grams/cubic meter), moisture
content, particle diameter, surface area, and exposure to an ignition source, airborne cellulose dust may
ignite.
Special Protective Equipment: As in any fire, wear NIOSH approved self contained breathing
apparatus and appropriate protective clothing.
NFPA Rating (0-4): Health = 0 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Not applicable for material in purchased form. Small pieces and dust should be swept up for recovery or
disposal.
If sweeping up dust, use NIOSH approved filtering facepiece respirator (i.e. dust mask) and goggles where
ventilation is not possible.
Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in handling and storage: Keep in cool dry place away from open flame and
other sources of ignition. Maintain good housekeeping.
Because of the size of the boards, physical hazards are the predominant hazards. Safety shoes should be
worn when moving the boards by hand or hand tools. Boards should be kept on flat, clean, and even
surfaces to prevent tipping over.