SDS

SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point Not applicable.
Explosive limits
Sawing, sanding, or machining wood products can produce wood dust as a by-product. Wood
dust is a strong severe explosion hazard if a dust “cloud” contacts an ignition source. 212°F
(100°C) has been suggested as the upper temperature limit for continuous exposure for wood
without the risk of ignition (wood dust may require a still lower temperature). An airborne
concentration of 40 grams of dust per cubic meter of air is often used as the lowest explosion
limit (LEL) for wood dust.
Hazardous combustion products
Thermal-oxidative degradation or burning of wood can produce irritating and potentially toxic
fumes and gases including carbon monoxide, aldehydes and organic acids.
Auto-ignition temperature 400°F - 500°F (204°C - 260°C)
Fire extinguishing media Water, carbon dioxide or sand.
Special re ghting procedure
Use water to wet down wood dust to reduce the likelihood of ignition or dispersion of dust
into the air. Remove burned, charred, or wet dust to open, secure area after re is extinguished.
HFPA Ratings:
Health: 1 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0
*Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal / 1 = Slight / 2 = Moderate / 3 = Serious / 4* = Chronic.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental release Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Clean-Up procedure
Wood dust may be vacuumed or shoveled for recovery or disposal. Wet down dust prior
to vacuuming or shoveling in order to prevent explosion hazards. Avoid dusty conditions
and provide good ventilation. Wood dust clean-up and disposal activities should be accomplished
in a manner to minimize creation of air borne dust.
Do not inhale dusts during clean-up.
SECTION VII - HANDLING & STORAGE PROCEDURE
Handling procedure
Avoid repeated or prolonged breathing of wood dust. Avoid eye contact or repeated
or prolonged contact with skin. Change protective clothing and gloves when signs
of contamination appear.
Storage Procedures
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 VIII - 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 or 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 wood dust exposure.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Building Materials
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ARAUCO Wood Products Inc.
WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS