SDS

ARAUCO North America
Safety Data Sheet
WOOD PRODUCTS
Building Materials
Structural,
Industrial or Decorative
PAGE
5 of 9
PPE Skin:
Protective equipment such as gloves and outer garments may be
needed to reduce skin contact. After working with the wood and
before eating, drinking, toileting and using tobacco products, wash
exposed areas thoroughly.
Other Protective
Clothing or
Equipment:
There are no special requirements under normal conditions of use.
Protective clothing should be worn where prolonged skin contact
may occur. Protective clothing should be laundered separately
from household clothing and before reuse.
WOOD SPECIES
CAS NO.
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Softwoods
None
5mg/m
3
TWA
10mg/m
3
STEL
5mg/m
3
TWA
10mg/m
3
STEL
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Varies
Odor:
Wood species dependent
Physical State:
Solid
pH:
Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure:
Not Applicable
Vapor Density:
Not Applicable
Boiling Point:
Not Applicable
Melting Point:
Not Applicable
Solubility (H
2
O):
Insoluble
Specific Gravity:
<1.0
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
This is a stable material.
Chemical Stability
Conditions to
Avoid:
Wood dust generated from sawing, sanding, or machining the
product is extremely combustible. Keep in a cool, dry place away
from ignition sources.
Incompatibility:
Oxidizing agents and drying oils.
Hazardous
Combustion
Products:
Thermal-oxidative degradation or burning of wood can product
irritating and potentially toxic fumes and gases including carbon
monoxide, aldehydes and organic acids.
Hazardous
Polymerization:
Will not occur.