SDS

NORBORD OSB BOARD Page 2 of 11
Version: 1.3 Revision Date: 07/21/2016
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Chronic effects
Repeated exposure to dust may cause asthmatic and/or dermatitis symptoms and
signs. Chronic exposure to some species of wood and sensitivity of some workers
may cause the outbreak of some allergies that can become a potential health hazard
to these individuals
Carcinogenicity
Possible carcinogen See section 11 Toxicological Information
Mutagenicity
Possible mutagen See section 11 Toxicological Information
Sensitization
Possible Sensitizer See section 11 Toxicological Information
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS # Wt. %
Variety of Hardwood (e.g., Aspen, Poplar,
Black Poplar,Birch etc.)
and/or
Softwood (Southern Yellow Pine, Lodgepole
Pine, Tamarack, Spruce… )
- But not Western Red Cedar
Not applicable 84-99
Cured Phenol Formaldehyde Adhesive
Resin Solid.
(less than 0.01% of free formaldehyde)
1
9003-35-4 1-10
Cured Polymeric Diphenylmethane
Diisocyanate (PMDI) Adhesive
(Once pressed these wood panels do not
contain free or unreacted MDI)
1
9016-87-9 0-10
Slack Wax 64742-61-6 0 - 5.0
Heat Reflecting Overlay (Foil, MDO)
2
Not available 0-2.5
Free Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.01
Zinc Borate
3
138265-88-0 0-3
1
PMDI or phenol-formaldehyde adhesive could not be used in some panel productions
2
Foil and MDO (Medium Density Overlay) – Proprietary component information available with signed disclosure agreement.
3
Zinc Borate only in treated OSB products; Borogard
®
ZB SDS available on request.
The above ingredients are bonded together under heat and pressure. The process cures the resin, but small amounts of
formaldehyde may be released from the finished product. The finished product contains less than 0.01% free formaldehyde by
weight.
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURE
Eye Contact
Wood dust may cause mechanical irritation.
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, holding lids apart to ensure flushing of each entire eye. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact
Various species of wood dust may cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized
individuals.
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Wash clothing before reuse
Get medical attention if rash or persistent irritation or dermatitis occurs.
Inhalation
Depending on species, wood dust may cause respiratory sensitization and/or
irritation.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical advice if persistent irritation, severe
coughing or breathing difficulty occurs.
Ingestion
Not likely to occur.
Notes to Physician
Respiratory ailments or pre-existing skin conditions may be aggravated by
exposure to wood dust.