SDS

ROM MSDS
Page 3 of 6 Rev 09/16/09
5. Fire and Explosion Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limits: LFL = Wood dust: 40 grams per
cubic meter of air
UFL = NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Sand
Autoignition Temperature: Variable between typical values between 400ºand 500ºF
Special Firefighting Procedures: Use water to wet down wood dust to reduce the likelihood of ignition
or dispersion of dust into air. Remove burned or wet dust to open area after fire is extinguished.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Avoid generating dust; If contacted with an ignition source, fine
dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, may present a strong to severe explosion hazard.
Explosive Limits in Air: 40 grams/m³ (LEL)
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
Health = 1 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Sweep or vacuum spills for recovery or
disposal.
Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air)
Place recovered wood dust in a container for proper disposal.
Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an explosive
mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentration.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: avoid ignition sources, eye contact, prolonged or
repeated contact with skin, prolonged or repeated breathing of wood dust, and contact with oxidizing
agents and drying oils.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces.
8. Exposure Control Measures/Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective equipment may be needed such as gloves, goggles, or
safety glasses and approved dust respirators depending upon dust conditions.
Ventilation: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain healthful working
conditions. Due to explosive potential of wood dust when suspended in air, ventilation systems
should be kept clean and precautions should be taken to prevent sparks or other ignition sources.
It is recommended that all dust control equipment such as local exhaust ventilation and material
transport systems involved in handling of this product contain explosion relief vents or an explosion
suppression system or an oxygen-deficient environment.
Ensure that dust handling systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing
equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is
no leakage from the equipment).
Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks.