SDS

ARAUCO North America
Safety Data Sheet
WOOD PRODUCTS
Building Materials
Structural,
Industrial or Decorative
PAGE
8 of 9
Effective Date: December 2015
Supersedes Date: MSDS January 2014
Label Text
Wood Products
CAUTION!
WOOD DUST CAN CAUSE A FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
WOOD DUST MAY CAUSE LUNG, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. THE
INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON LUNG CANCER (IARC) AND THE NATIONAL
TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM (NTP) LIST WOOD DUST AS A (GROUP 1) CARCINOGEN.
Precautions
 Avoid dust contact with ignition source.
 Wood dust clean-up and disposal activities should be accomplished in a manner to
minimize creation of air borne dust.
 Avoid breathing dust.
 Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.
First Aid
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case of contact, flush eyes and skin with water. If irritation
persists seek medical attention.
Handling and Storage
Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of wood dust. Protect eyes from flying particles. Avoid
contact with skin and wash exposed areas thoroughly. Change protective clothing and gloves
when signs of contamination appear.
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and have been
compiled from sources that are believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration,
investigation and verification. Buyer assumes all risk of use, storage and handling of the