SDS

ARAUCO North America
Safety Data Sheet
WOOD PRODUCTS
Building Materials
Structural,
Industrial or Decorative
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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 Fire
Fighting
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 fire is extinguished.
HFPA Ratings
Health: 1
Fire: 1
Reactivity: 0
*Hazard Scale: 0= minimal, 1= slight, 2= moderate, 3= serious, 4*= chronic
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Accidental
Release:
Not applicable for product in purchased form.