MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR COP-8 TREATED WOOD
Meets Requirements of OSHA's Revised 11/96
29 CFR 1910.1200 HTWP 051
SECTION I Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Names: COP-8 Treated Wood
Product Use: The treatment provides the wood with antimicrobial properties. This product is approved by the
Food and Drug Administration for use in packaging, transporting, or holding raw agricultural products. Per 21
CFR Part 178.3850.
Manufacturer:
Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. Emergency Number: (706) 595-5058
P.O. Box 746
Thomson, Georgia 30824-0746
SECTION II - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Common Name: Approx. % CAS #
Wood (mainly oak or pine) 99.06% to 99.82% None
Paraffin wax 0.06% to 0.31% 8002-74-2
Nickel 2-ethyl hexanoate 0.04% to 0.19% 4454-16-4
Nonylphenol 0.03% to 0.15% 25154-52-3
Copper, 8-quinolinolate (copper-8) 0.02% to 0.10% 10380-28-6
Light aromatic solvent naphtha (C8-C10) 0.01% to 0.04% 64742-95-6
Trimethyl benzene 0.01% to 0.03% 25551-13-7
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene 0.01% to 0.03% 95-63-6
Non-hazardous and other ingredients below Balance Proprietary
reportable levels
SECTION III - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust which can cause an explosion hazard.
Wood dust may cause eye, nose and throat irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INHALATION: Wood dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, coughing and sinusitis. Repeated exposures
(even below 5 mg/m3) to certain wood dusts such as Western Red Cedar, can produce allergic responses in
some
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sensitive individuals. The treatment components can be irritating to eyes, nose and respiratory tract following
prolonged exposure.
EYE CONTACT: Wood dust can cause mechanical irritation. The treatment components can cause burning
sensation, tearing, and redness.
SKIN CONTACT: Various species of wood dust may evoke allergic contact dermatits in sensitized individuals.
If an allergy preexists or develops, it may be necessary to remove the sensitized worker from further exposure
to wood dust or wood-based products. The treatment components may cause slight to mild irritation.
INGESTION: Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
SECTION IV - First Aid Measures
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If persistent irritation, severe coughing or breathing difficulty occurs, get
medical attention.
EYE CONTACT: Remove contact lenses. Flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water.
Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash affected areas with soap and water. If rash or persistent irritation or dermatitis occurs,
get medical attention.
INGESTION: Not applicable under normal conditions of use.
SECTION V - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT: Not applicable.
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust as a by-product.
Wood dust is a strong to severe explosion hazard if a dust "cloud" contacts an ignition source. 212oF (100oC)
has been suggested as the upper temperature limit for continuous exposure for wood without risk of ignition
(wood dust may require a still lower temperature). An airborne concentration of 40 grams of dust per cubic
meter of air is often used as the lowest explosion limit (LEL) for wood dust.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Thermal-oxidative degradation, or burning, of wood can
produce irritating and potentially toxic fumes and gases including carbon monoxide, aldehydes and organic
acids. Metallic oxides may be formed due to treatment.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 400o - 500oF (204o - 260oC)
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water. Partially burned dust is especially hazardous if dispersed into the air.
Remove burned or wet dust to open area after fire is extinguished.
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SECTION VI - Accidental Release Measures
Not applicable for product in purchased form. Sweep or vacuum dust for recovery or disposal. Wood dust
clean-up and disposal activities should be accomplished in a manner to minimize creation of airborne dust.
SECTION VII - Handling and Storage
HANDLING:
Protective Gloves - Work gloves are recommended to avoid splinters.
Eye Protection - Safety goggles or glasses are recommended when machining to protect against sawdust and
flying wood particles.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment - As typical with any wood working.
Work/Hygienic Practices - Practice good hygiene, wash hands after use and before eating, drinking or using
tobacco products.
STORAGE: Wood products are combustible and, therefore, should not be subjected to temperatures exceeding
the autoignition 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.
SECTION VIII - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
MFG's
OSHA PEL PEL/TLV ACGIH TLV
Paraffin wax 2 mg/M3 2 mg/M3
Nickel 2-ethyl hexanoate -
Insoluble compounds, as Ni 1 mg/M3 1 mg/M3
Nickel 2-ethyl hexanoate -
Soluble compounds, as Ni 0.1 mg/M3 0.05 mg/M3
Copper, 8-quinolinolate (copper-8) -
Dusts and mists, as Cu 1 mg/M3 1 mg/M3
Trimethyl benzene 25 ppm 25 ppm
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene N/A 25 ppm
Light aromatic solvent naphtha (C8-C10) 50 ppm
Soft & most hardwoods except Western Red Cedar,
Beech & Oak 5 mg/M3 TWA 5 mg/M3 TWA
10 mg/M3 STEL 10 mg/M3 STEL
Western Red Cedar 2.5 mg/M3 N/A
TWA
Certain hardwoods (i.e., Beech and Oak) N/A 1 mg/M3 TWA
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Due to the explosive potential of wood dust when suspended in air, precautions
should be taken during sanding, sawing or machining of wood products to prevent sparks or other ignition
sources in ventilation equipment. Use of totally enclosed motors is recommended. Provide local exhaust as
necessary to meet OSHA requirements for airborne exposure limits.
SECTION IX - Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Yellowish Tan to Greenish Tan. Color and odor are dependent upon wood
specie.
PHYSICAL STATE: Solid. BOILING POINT: N/A
pH: N/A MELTING POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble
VAPOR DENSITY: N/A SPECIFIC GRAVITY: <1
SECTION X - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Wood dust generated from sawing, sanding or machining the product is extremely
combustible. Keep in cool dry place away from ignition sources.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Oxidizing agents and drying oils.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal-oxidative degradation, or burning, of wood can
produce irritating and potentially toxic fumes and gases including carbon monoxide, aldehydes, organic acids,
and metallic oxides.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
SECTION XI - Toxicological Information
COMPONENTS:
Paraffin wax -
Fumes can be hazardous to the respiratory tract.
Nickel 2-ethyl hexanoate -
The NTP and IARC classify Nickel and certain Nickel compounds as human carcinogens. However, this
evaluation applies to the group as a whole and not necessarily to all individuals chemicals within the group.
Nonylphenol -
Oral LD50 Rat 580 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit 2,140 mg/kg
Eye Irritation Rabbit 57 / 110
Skin Irritation Rabbit 8/8
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Copper, 8-quinolinolate (Copper-8) -
May cause transient irritation to eyes and/or skin.
Oral LD50 Rat > 5,000 mg/kg
Mouse > 3,000 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rat > 5,000 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 Rat 0.14 mg/L/4-hours
Light aromatic solvent naphtha (C8-C10) -
Eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant.
Trimethyl benzene -
Eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritant. Can cause liver and kidney injury.
Oral LD50 Rat 8,970 mg/kg
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene -
Oral LD50 Rat 5,000 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 Rat 18,000 mg/M3/4-hours
WOOD DUST: Wood dust generated from sawing, sanding or machining may cause nasal dryness, irritation,
coughing and sinusitis. Wood dust is not considered a potential cancer hazard by OSHA or the National
Toxicology Program (NTP). The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies wood dust as a
carcinogen to humans (Group I). This classification is based primarily on IARC's evaluation of increased risk
in the occurrence of adenocarcinomas of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses associated with exposure to
wood dust. IARC did not find sufficient evidence to associate cancers of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, lung,
lymphatic and hematopoietic systems, stomach, colon or rectum with exposure to wood dust.
SECTION XII - Disposal Considerations
This product is not considered hazardous waste under Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations 40 CFR Part 261.
Please be advised, however, state and local requirements for waste disposal may be different from Federal
regulations.
SECTION XIII - Transport Information
This product is not a DOT hazardous material.
SECTION XIV - Regulatory Information
OSHA: Wood products are not hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. However, wood dust generated by sawing, sanding or machining this product may
be hazardous.
TSCA: This product complies with TSCA inventory requirements.
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SARA SECTION 302 Extremely Hazardous Material:
No regulated ingredients
SARA SECTION 313 Toxic Chemicals:
Nickel 2-ethyl hexanoate
Copper, 8-quinolinolate (Copper-8)
1,2,4-trimethylbenzene
Ozone-Depleting Chemicals:
No regulated ingredients
SECTION XIV - Other Information
NOTICE: Although the information and recommendations set forth herein (hereinafter
"Information") are presented in good faith and believed to be correct as of the date
hereof, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. makes no representations as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the condition that
the persons receiving same will make their own determination as to its suitability
for the purposes prior to use. In no event will Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.
be responsible for damages or any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or
reliance upon this information. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF ANY OTHER NATURE ARE MADE
HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH INFORMATION REFERS.
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