Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Melamine-Formaldehyde Bonded Wood Product
(Particleboard)
Trade Name: Premium Sustainable SFI Certified ?& EPP CertifiedTM
Particleboard, BOISE EVERGREENTM
Manufacturer/Distributor: Boise Cascade Corporation
P.O. Box 62
Boise, ID 83707-0062
Phone Number: 208/384-6611
Description: This panel product is manufactured from particles
and fibers of wood bonded together with melamine-
formaldehyde resin. This product is SFI Certified ?br>
& EPP CertifiedTM. Boise EvergreenTM comprises 100%
recycled or reclaimed fiber and carries no added
urea-formaldehyde.
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT C.A.S. # PERCENT
Softwood Not Applicable 83?0% by weight
Not Applicable 4?% by weight
Hardwood
Not Applicable 6-15% by weight
Polymerized Melamine-Formaldehyde
Resin
Component OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Wood Dust (soft and most 15.0 mg/m3 TWA Wood Dust
hardwoods, except Western (Total) -Nonallergenic &
Red Cedar, Beech, and Oak) & 5.0 mg/m3 TWA noncarcinogenic - 1 mg/m3
polymerized Melamine resin (Respirable)
-other respiratory
allergenic wood dust ?0.5 mg/m3
* The panels all meet Department of Housing and Urban Development Safety Standards.
ASTM E1333-96(2002) chamber tests have shown the formaldehyde concentration to be less
than 0.3 parts per million (ppm) .
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SECTION 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION
Dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, coughing, and sinusitis. Repeated
exposures (even below 5 mg/m3) to certain wood dusts can produce allergic
responses in some sensitive individuals.
SKIN CONTACT
Both formaldehyde and various species of wood dust may evoke allergic contact
dermatitis in sensitized individuals.
SKIN ABSORPTION
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
EYE CONTACT
Dust may cause temporary irritation, mechanical irritation, or a burning
sensation to the eyes.
INGESTION
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
WOOD DUST: Wood dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, and obstruction.
Coughing, wheezing, and sneezing; sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been
reported.
Depending on species, may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. Wood
dust is not considered a potential cancer hazard by OSHA. The National Toxicology
Program (NTP) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies
wood dust as a carcinogen to humans (Group 1) This classification is based primarily
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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.
FORMALDEHYDE: The panels all meet Department of Housing and Urban Development
Safety Standards. ASTM E1333-96(2002) chamber tests have shown the formaldehyde
concentration to be less than 0.3 parts per million (ppm).
May cause temporary irritation to eyes, nose and throat. Some reports suggest
that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and the
preexisting respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
Formaldehyde is listed by IARC as a probable human carcinogen. The NTP includes
formaldehyde in the Annual Report on Carcinogens. Formaldehyde is regulated by OSHA
as a potential cancer agent.
In studies involving rats, formaldehyde has been shown to cause nasal cancer after
long-term exposure to very high concentrations (14+ ppm), far above those normally
found in the workplace using this product.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducted an epidemiological study of industrial
workers exposed to formaldehyde (published June 1986) The NCI concluded that
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the data provides little evidence that mortality from cancer is associated with
formaldehyde exposure at the levels experienced by workers in the study.
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SECTION 4 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 (if applicable) Flush eyes, including under eyelids,
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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 for product in purchased form.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
FLASH POINT
Not applicable
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Dependent upon duration of exposure to heat source and other variables.
400?- 500癋(204?- 260癈)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% BY VOLUME)
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.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Burns like other wood products, although it is dangerous and may burn
hotter. Partially burned dust is especially hazardous if dispersed
into the air. Remove burned or wet dust to an open area after fire is
extinguished.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water, carbon dioxide, sand.
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Not applicable for product in purchased form. Sweep or vacuum dust for
recovery or disposal. Wood dust cleanup and disposal activities should be
accomplished in a manner to minimize creation of airborne dust.
*Appropriate Regulatory Agencies should be notified in the event of an
accident.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Provide adequate ventilation to reduce the possible buildup of formaldehyde
gas, particularly when high temperatures occur. Avoid dusty conditions and
provide good ventilation. Melamine-bonded wood products should not be stored
where exposure to water could occur. Wood products are combustible and,
therefore, should not be subjected to temperatures exceeding the autoignition
temperature.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Wear NIOSH-approved respirator when the allowable OSHA exposure limits to
wood dust and/or formaldehyde may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION
Recommend goggles or safety glasses as conditions indicate when sawing,
sanding, or machining wood products.
SKIN PROTECTION
Other protective equipment, such as gloves and outer garments, may be
needed to reduce skin contact. Wash affected area of the body after contact
with dust.
OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Not Applicable
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS
Provide local exhaust, as necessary, to meet OSHA requirements for
allowable exposure limits.
OTHER TYPES OF 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.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL FORM ................................ : Solid
COLOR ........................................ : Light to dark tan. Color and
odor are dependent upon wood
species.
ODOR......................................... : Dependent upon wood species.
BOILING POINT ................................ : Not applicable.
MELT POINT/FREEZE POINT ...................... : Not applicable.
pH .......................................... : Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER .......................... : <0.1%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY ............................. : <1.0
EVAPORATION RATE ............................. : Not applicable.
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME ......................... : Not applicable.
VAPOR PRESSURE............................... : Not applicable.
VAPOR DENSITY ................................ : Not applicable.
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
Stable under normal conditions. 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)
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and drying oils. Avoid open flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal-oxidation degradative or burning of wood can produce irritating and
potentially toxic fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide, aldehydes,
organic acids, nitrogen compounds, hydrogen cyanide, and various
hydrocarbons.
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Will not occur.
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
See Section 3 ?HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
This product is not considered hazardous waste under Federal Hazardous Waste
Regulations 40 CFR 261. State and local requirements for waste disposal may
be different from federal regulations. Incinerate or landfill in accordance
with local, state, and federal regulations.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DESIGNATION
Not applicable
SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (Department of Transportation)
Proper Shipping Name: Melamine-formaldehyde bonded wood
Hazard Class: Combustible
Identification Number: Not applicable
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act):
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
CERCLA (Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act):
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
SARA Title III:
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
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SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
This fact sheet is for products that have not been finished (coated, laminated,
or overlaid) or treated (for example, with preservative or fire retardant).
Wood dust is now officially regulated as an organic dust under the Particulates
Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR) or Inert or Nuisance Dust categories at PELs of:
TWA - 15.0 mg/m3 (total dust); 5.0 mg/m3 (respirable fraction) However, a number
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of states have incorporated provisions of the 1989 standard in their state
plans. Additionally, OSHA has announced that it may cite companies under the
OSH Act General Duty Clause under appropriate circumstances for noncompliance
with the 1989 PELs.
MSDS Status: Updated to new format.
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION,
CONSIDERATION, AND INVESTIGATION. WHILE THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SET FORTH HEREIN ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, THE BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION
PROVIDES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN.
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