SDS

Dimensional Cedar and Non-Cedar Lumber
Safety Data Sheet
According to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
05/14/2015
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Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing
difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Skin Contact: Prolonged contact with large amounts of dust may cause mechanical irritation. May
cause an allergic skin reaction.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: Eye contact with large amounts of dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Symptoms/Injuries After Ingestion: Ingestion is likely to be harmful or have adverse effects.
Chronic Symptoms: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause cancer.
4.3. Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Combustible Dust. Dust explosion hazard in air. Supports combustion. Under conditions of fire this material may
produce: Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide.
Explosion Hazard: Avoid dust clouds in combination with static electricity. Dust clouds can be explosive.
Reactivity: Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
5.3. Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains
or water courses.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Other Information: Refer to Section 9 for flammability properties. Depending on moisture content and more importantly,
particle diameter, wood dust may explode in the presence of an ignition source. An airborne concentration of 40 Grams (40,000
Milligrams) of dust per cubic meter of air is often used as the LEL for wood dusts.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
General Measures: Avoid generating dust. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Good
housekeeping is needed during storage, transfer, handling, and use of this material to avoid excessive dust accumulation. Keep
away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking.
6.1.1. For Non-emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For Emergency Responders
Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area. Eliminate ignition sources.
6.2. Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
6.3. Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Methods for Cleaning Up: Collect spillage. Avoid generation of dust during clean-up of spills. Vacuum must be fitted with HEPA
filter to prevent release of particulates during clean-up. Practice good housekeeping - spillage can be slippery on smooth surface
either wet or dry.
6.4. Reference to Other Sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection. For further information refer to section 13.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling
Precautions for Safe Handling: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
7.2. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Storage Conditions: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from: Direct sunlight, Heat sources.
Keep container closed when not in use. Protect from moisture.
Incompatible Products: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.
7.3. Specific End Use(s)
Non-treated dimensional lumber products manufactured from softwoods.