Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Ranger MDF
Safety Data Sheet
Product Identifier Ranger MDF
Other Means of
Identification
Unfinished Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
Other Identification Ranger Board MDF, various grades
West Fraser Ranger Board, Box 6 , Blue Ridge, Alberta, T0E 0B0
Recommended Use
SDS No.
West Fraser Quesnel Plywood, PO Box 2000, Quesnel, BC, V2J 3J5Other Contact
Information
Emergency Phone No.
SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer/Supplier
Identifier
The product is used for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and millwork. MDF is manufactured from
ligno-cellulosic fibres (wood and plant dry matter) bonded together with a formaldehyde
containing binder, which may contain additives.
Note the hazards are determined based on wood dust (softwood) generated as a result of
cutting, sanding or disturbing the product, and formaldehyde emissions which may be present
in trace quantities.
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West Fraser (Name not available), 1-604-895-2700 (fax: [phone])
Date of Preparation
March 10, 2016
Label Elements
SECTION 2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statement(s):
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H350 May cause cancer if inhaled.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H372 Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if
inhaled.
Precautionary Statement(s):
Prevention:
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection (NIOSH approved air-purifying respirator
with N100, R100, or P100 filter).
P264 Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response:
P312 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label).
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage:
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal:
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international
regulations.
Classification
Combustible dust - Category 1; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4; Skin irritation - Category 2; Eye irritation -
Category 2A; Carcinogenicity - Category 1; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target
organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 1
SDS No.:
Date of Preparation:
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March 10, 2016
Product Identifier: Ranger MDF