MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LP?SOLIDSTART?LVL
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product Code: Not applicable
Product Name: Laminated Veneer Lumber
Brand Names: LP?SolidStart?LVL
LP Building Products, 414 Union Street, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37219
Telephone: 888.820.0325
2. COMPOSITION AND INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Component CAS # Exposure Limits Cancer Designation
TLV-TWA = 1 mg/m3
Wood NA MAK-1, NIOSH-Ca,
TLV-A1, NTP-K
Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin (solid) 9003-35-4 None NA
?Formaldehyde (residual) 50-00-0 PEL-TWA 0.75 ppm EPA-B1, IARC-1,
PEL-STEL 2 ppm NIOSH-Ca, NTP-R,
TLV-Ceiling 0.3 ppm OSHA-Ca, TLV-A2
?Phenol (residual) 108-95-2 PEL-TWA 5 ppm MAK-3B
PEL-TWA 2 mg/m3
Paraffin Wax 8002-74-2 NA
TLV-TWA 2 mg/m3
Edge/End Sealer and Site Cote NA No hazardous NA
components per
OSHA Guidelines
(1)
PNOS: PEL-TWA = 15 mg/m3, total dust; PEL-TWA = 5 mg/m3, respirable fraction; TLV-TWA = 10 mg/m3 inhalable
particulate, 3 mg/m3 respirable particulate.
Note: Small amounts of waterbase paint and oilbase black stamp ink may be used to identify the product.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
?Contact with strong oxidizers or exposure to temperatures greater than 400?F may cause a fire.
?Smoke may contain carbon monoxide, aldehydes, and other toxic materials.
?Airborne wood and resin dust may explode when combined with an ignition source.
Potential Health Effects (based on expected use of product)
?EYES: Dust may irritate the eyes.
?SKIN: Dust may cause skin irritation.
?INGESTION: Not Known
?INHALATION: Dust can cause irritation to mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract. Wood
dust is considered to be carcinogenic.
Effective Date: 5/08 Page 1 of 4
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
?EYES: For dust exposure, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
?SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
?INGESTION: Consult a physician.
?INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, consult a physician.
Note to Physicians: Exposure to dust may aggravate symptoms of persons with pre-existing
respiratory tract conditions and may cause skin and gastrointestinal symptoms.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
?Flash point: Not applicable.
?Combustible: Material may burn on contact with oxidizers or ignition sources.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
?Lower flammable limit: Not applicable.
?Upper flammable limit: Not applicable.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Typically 400-500?F.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Airborne concentrations of combustible dust, when combined with an
ignition source, can create an explosion hazard if the dust concentration exceeds 30 - 60 g/m3.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides, aldehydes, cyanides, and other hazardous gases, vapors, and particles.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, dry chemical and other agents rated for a wood fire
(Type A fire). Use an extinguisher rated for a Type A fire.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Evacuate the area and notify the fire department. If possible
isolate the fire by moving other combustible materials. If the fire is small, use a hose-line or
extinguisher rated for a Type A fire. If possible, dike and collect water used to fight fires. Fire
fighters should wear normal protective equipment (full bunker gear) and positive-pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Does not apply.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Provide ventilation or other measures so that dust levels are below the
exposure limits listed in Section 2.
STORAGE: Keep dust away from ignition sources and store in a closed container.
Consult NFPA 68 and 70 for additional information.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Control airborne dust concentrations below the exposure limits.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: When respiratory protection is required, or dust concentrations are
unknown, use a NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator for dusts.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear work gloves to prevent skin irritation.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear ANSI approved eye protection.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
28 - 70 LB/FT3
BOILING POINT: NA DENSITY:
MELTING POINT: NA pH: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE: NA ODOR: Slight to none
VAPOR DENSITY: NA APPEARANCE: Light brown wood products
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: NA
Page 2 of 4
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: (CONDITIONS TO AVOID) Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Keep away from high temperatures and strong oxidizers, such as
concentrated nitric acid, oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and chlorine.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide,
and other products of wood combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR WOOD DUST & FORMALDEHYDE
WOOD DUST
Wood dust is known to be a human carcinogen. An increased incidence of adenocarcinoma of the nasal
cavities and paranasal sinuses was observed in studies of people whose occupations are associated
with wood dust exposure. (10th Edition of the National Toxicology Program's Report on Carcinogens)
Wood dust from some tree species may induce sensitization.
FORMALDEHYDE
CHRONIC (CANCER) INFORMATION: See Section 2 for carcinogenicity categories.
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECT) INFORMATION: NA
REPRODUCTION INFORMATION: Reproductive effects in animals have been reported in RTECS for formaldehyde.
SENSITIZER: Exposure to low doses of formaldehyde may cause sensitization.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
These wood products are not expected to pose an ecological hazard as a result of their intended uses.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste according to local, state/provincial, and federal requirements.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Hazardous Materials Table 172.101
Shipping Name NA Packing Group NA
Hazard Class NA Placards/Labels NA
Identification No. NA Special Provisions NA
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA: Hazard Communication CFR 1910.1200 (b)(6)(iv) CERCLA RQ: NA
EPCRA EHS RQ Section 302: NA EPA CAA Section 112(r): NA
EPCRA Section 313: NA Uniform Fire Code: NA
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is intended solely for safety education and not for use as specifications or warranties.
The information in this MSDS was obtained from usually reliable sources and is provided without
any representation for warranties regarding the accuracy or correctness. Since the handling, use,
and storage is beyond our control, LP assumes no responsibility and disclaims liability for any loss,
damage, or expense arising therefrom.
Page 3 of 4
ABBREVIATIONS
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
C Ceiling
CAA Clean Air Act
CAS Chemical Abstract Services (identifies specific chemical)
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
Dust A finely divided solid 0.017 in. or less in diameter that is capable of passing through a U.S. No. 40 standard
sieve
EHS Extremely Hazardous Substance
EPA-B1 Environmental Protection Agency-Limited evidence of carcinogenicity from epidemiological studies
EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act
IARC-2A International Agency for Research on Cancer-Probably Carcinogenic to Humans
IARC-3 Unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans
g/m3 Grams per cubic meter
mg/m3 Milligrams per cubic meter
lb/ft3 Pounds per cubic foot
MAK-1 Substances that cause cancer in man
MAK-3 Substances which cause concern that they could be carcinogenic for man
MAK-3B Substances for which in vitro tests or animal studies have yielded evidence of carcinogenic effects
MSHA Mine Safety Health Act
NA Not applicable
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH-Ca National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health-Potential occupational carcinogen, with no
further categorization
NTP-K National Toxicology Program-Known to be a carcinogen
NTP-R National Toxicology Program-Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen
OSHA-Ca Occupational Safety and Health Administration-Carcinogen defined with no further categorization
PNOS Particle not otherwise specified
PEL OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
pMDI Polymeric Diphenylmathane Diisocyanote
ppm Parts per million
ppt Parts per trillion
RTECS Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
RQ Reportable Quantity
STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
TLV-A1 Threshold Limit Value-Confirmed Human Carcinogen
TLV-A2 Threshold Limit Value-Suspected Human Carcinogen
TWA 8-hour time-weighted average exposure
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2002.
2. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Q-1, 2003.
3. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, Sax's, 1998 CD-Folio.
4. CESARS, Chempendium, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Q-1, 2003.
5. Integrated Risk Information System, EPA, on-line.
6. EPA Title III List of Lists.
Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, 2nd Edition.
7.
8. 49 CFR 172.101, Hazardous Materials Table, from Chempendium. Q-1, 2003.
Documentation of the TLVs? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2002.
9.
10. 10th Edition of the National Toxicology Program's Report on Carcinogens, 2002.
TLVs?and BEIs? American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, 2003.
11.
12. IARC bulletin No. 153.
?2008 Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. All rights reserved. LP and SolidStart are registered trademarks of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.
Page 4 of 4
Note: Louisiana-Pacific periodically updates and revises its product information. To verify this information, please call the number listed on page 1. LPEW0131 5/08
|