FAQ

MANUFACTURER'S NAME:
Western Wood Products
Association
1500 SW First Avenue, Suite 870, Portland,
Oregon 97201 USA
BUSINESS PHONE:
1-503-224-3930 (For product information)
PRODUCT NAME
:
Wood Dust
Components Determining Hazard:
Wood Dust (Various Species)
GHS CLASSIFICATIONS:
Carcinogen Category 2
Eye Irritation Category 2B
Skin Irritation Category 3
STOT SE Category 3
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING!
PICTOGRAM
HAZARD STATEMENT(S):
Suspected of causing cancer
Causes eye irritation
Causes mild skin irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
Avoid exposure
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE: Avoid generating dust. Avoid
breathing dust. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with
oxidizing agents and drying oils. Avoid open flame.
SPILL
/LEAK: Cleanup using shovel, sweeping or
vacuum. Avoid dry sweeping which creates dust.
Apply water spray to prevent airborne dust. Scrape
up wet material and
place in an appropriate
container. Dispose of in accordance with applicable
Federal, State, and local procedures
FIRST AID:
EYE CONTACT: If wood dust enters the eyes,
open eyes while under gentle running water for 15
minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists
or blurred vision occurs.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin thoroughly after
handling. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops and persists.
INHALATION: If breathing becomes difficult,
remove victum to fresh air. If necessary, use
artificial respiration to support vital functions. Seek
medical attention immediately.
INGESTION: If wood dust is swallowed, call
physician or poison control center for most current
information. If professional advice is not available,
do not induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or
give diluents (milk or water) to someone who is
unconscious, having convulsions, or who can not
swallow. Seek medical advise. Take a copy of the
label and/or SDS with the victim to health
professional.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION and
SYMBOLS:
Wood dust is categorized as Not Controlled, as per
the Controlled Product Regulations
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Domestic U.S. (Land, D.O.T.)
Proper Shipping Name: Non-Regulated Material
UN Identification Number: None
Hazard Class: None
Packaging Group: None
North American Emergency Response
Guidebook # None
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
(IATA):
Wood dust is not classified as Dangerous Goods,
by rules of IATA:
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)
DESIGNATION:
Wood dust is not classified as Dangerous Goods,
by the International Maritime Organization.
WARNING! Drilling, sawing, sanding or
machining wood products generates wood dust
and other substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products or use a dust
mask or other safeguards to avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products. Wood products
emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Stimson Lumber Company
520 SW Yamhill, Suite 700
Portland OR 97204
503-222-1676 (for product information)