Material Safety Data Sheet
File Name 018887
Phenol-Formaldehyde Bonded Wood Products plus a
polyurethane film
SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Phenol-Formaldehyde Bonded Wood Products plus a polyurethane film:
softwood and hardwood plywood (veneer core), oriented strand board,
laminated veneer lumber, wood I-joists, glulam beams.
Trade Name: Laminated veneer lumber (LVL): VERSA-LAM? VERSA-RIM?
VERSA-STUD?br>
Plywood: Sheathing
Wood I-Joist: BCI? ALLJOIST?AJS?br>
Glulam: BOISE GLULAM?br>
Manufacturer/Distributor: Boise Cascade, L.L.C.
P.O. Box 50
Boise, ID 83728
Phone Number: 800-232-0788
Description: The plywood panel product contains bonded layers of softwood and
hardwood veneer.
The Oriented Strand Board is manufactured with narrow strands of
wood fiber connected lengthwise and crosswise in layers.
The laminated veneer lumber is manufactured with all grain parallel with
the length of the member.
The ALLJOIST?AJS?I-joist is manufactured with solid sawn lumber
flanges and an OSB web.
The BCI?I-joist is manufactured with LVL flanges bonded to either
plywood or OSB webs.
BOISE GLULAM?is manufactured with stacked solid sawn lumber
laminations.
These products are bonded together with resins that comply with
ASTM D2559.
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT CAS # PERCENT
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.1% by weight
Solid Polyurethane Film Not Applicable 2.67% by weight
Wood Dust (soft and most hardwoods, Not Applicable
except Western Red Cedar, Beech,
and Oak)
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COMPONENT OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Formaldehyde 0.75 ppm TWA 0.3 ppm Ceiling
(<0.1% by weight) 2.0 ppm STEL
0.5 ppm Action Level
Solid Polyurethane Film Not Applicable Not Applicable
Wood Dust (soft and most 15.0 mg/m?TWA (Total) Wood Dust:
hardwoods, except Western Red 5.0 mg/m?TWA 1.0 mg/m?TWA (HARDWOODS)
Cedar, Beech, and Oak (Respirable) 5.0 mg/m?TWA (SOFTWOODS)
10.0 mg/m?STEL (SOFTWOODS)
SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION
Dust may cause nasal dryness, irritation, coughing, and sinusitis. Repeated exposures (even below
5 mg/m? 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 or the National Toxicology program (NTP). The International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies wood dust as a carcinogen to humans (Group 1). 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.
FORMALDEHYDE: May cause temporary irritation to eyes, nose, and throat. Some reports suggest that
formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that 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 the data provides little evidence that
mortality from cancer is associated with formaldehyde exposure at the levels experienced by workers in
the study.
Polyurethane Film is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the
National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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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.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash affected areas with soap and water. If rash or persistent irritation or dermatitis occurs, get medical
attention.
EYE CONTACT
Remove contact lenses (if applicable). Flush eyes, including under eyelids, with large amounts of water.
Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists, 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?F (204?- 260?C)
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
LEL 7% UEL 73%
Formaldehyde
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.
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. PF-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.
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SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONA 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.
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL FORM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solid
COLOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light to dark tan. Color and odor are dependent upon
wood species.
ODOR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dependent on 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
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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璷xidation 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
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 the species, may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. 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 1). 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.
FORMALDEHYDE: May cause temporary irritation to eyes, nose, and throat. Some reports suggest that
formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that 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 the data provides little evidence that mortality
from cancer is associated with formaldehyde exposure at the levels experienced by workers in the study.
Polyurethane Film is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the
National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not applicable for product in purchased form.
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: Phenol-formaldehyde bonded wood products plus a polyurethane film
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.
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 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.
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THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR INFORMATION,
CONSIDERATION, AND INVESTIGATION. WHILE THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDA-
TIONS SET FORTH HEREIN ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, BOISE CASCADE, L.L.C.,
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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