MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: Identification of Material and Supplier
Product Name: Pyneboard鈩? Particleboard and Panel System鈩?
Other Names: Pyneboard鈩?, Pyneboard鈩? MR, Pyneboard Edge lipped
Panels鈩?, Panel Systems鈩?
Manufacturer鈥檚 Product Code: Not Applicable
Recommended Use: Construction of furniture, cabinets and doors.
General purpose building boards.
Supplier name: Carter Holt Harvey Wood Products Pty Ltd
ACN 002 993 106
Address: Tower A, Level 6, 821 Pacific Highway
Chatswood NSW 2067
Locked Bag 4025
Chatswood NSW 2067
Australia
Telephone + 1300 658 828
Facsimile: + 1800 891 881
Section 2: Hazards Identification
Overall Statement of Hazardous Nature:
In its intact state, this product is classified as not hazardous according to the criteria
of Worksafe Australia. Dust from the product is hazardous according to the criteria of
Worksafe Australia.
Health Hazard Information:
In its intact state this product is not classified as a hazardous substance by Worksafe
Australia. Formaldehyde gas may be released under some conditions, particularly
when product is heated. However, in well ventilated storage areas and workplaces,
the concentration of formaldehyde is unlikely to exceed the World Health
Organisation standard of 0.1 ppm for the general environment and it will be well
below the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
Occupational Exposure Standard of 1.0ppm.
Wood dust may be produced from machining the product, and gas and vapour may
be produced from heat process.
Exposures to wood dust produced from machining the products and gas and vapours
from heat processing with inadequate ventilation may result in the following health
effects:
- Abdominal discomfort if dust is swallowed
- Eye irritation causing discomfort and redness.
- Skin irritation resulting in itching and occasional red rash.
- Nose, throat and lung irritation, especially in people with upper respiratory
tract or chest complaints such as asthma.
Repeated exposure over many years to uncontrolled wood dust increases the risk of
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nasal cavity cancer. Inhalation of wood dust may also increase the ris k of lung
fibrosis (scarring). There are also increased risks of respiratory and skin sensitisation
from wood dust and formaldehyde resulting in asthma and dermatitis respectively.
Wood dust has been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) as group 1, carcinogenic to humans. Formaldehyde has been evaluated by
the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as group 1, carcinogenic to
humans and by the European Union (EU) as a Category 3 carcinogen (possibly
carcinogenic).
Explosion Hazard:
Dry wood dust in high concentrations-in-air and at the temperatures greater then
204掳C / 400掳F (> 40 grams of dust per m 3 of air) may spontaneously explode.
Dangerous goods class &
Subsidiary Risks: None Allocated.
Poisons schedule
Number: None Scheduled.
Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Substances
Chemical name CAS Number Proportion
Wood from plantation --- > 85%
softwood
Urea Formaldehyde (UF) 9011-05-6 < 15%
resin or
Melamine Urea 25036-13-9 < 15%
Formaldehyde resin (MUF)
and/or
Non-hazardous resin - < 18%
Paraffin Wax 8002-74-2 <2%
Notes
1) The ingredients are bound together under heat and pressure. The process
cures the resin but small amounts of formaldehyde from the resin may be
released from the finished product. The finished product contains less than
1.5 mg/L of free formaldehyde when tested to AS/NZS 4266.16 (Desiccator
test).
2) A proportion of less than 1% acid dye is used in MR board to colour the core.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Swallowed: Give water to drink. If abdominal discomfort occurs
seek medical attention.
Eyes: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If
symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash with mild soap and running water. Remove
clothes contaminated with dust. Do not scratch or rub
skin if it becomes irritated.
Inhalation: Leave dusty area.
First Aid Facilities: Provide eye-wash facility
Advice to Doctor: Treat symptomatically
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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media: Water, Carbon dioxide, Foam or dry chemicals fire
extinguishers.
Hazards from combustion Burning or smouldering boards or dust can generate
products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen,
hydrogen cyanide and other pyrolysis products which
are irritating to respiratory tract.
Protective precautions for
fire fighters Fire fighters to wear breathing apparatus.
Hazchem code: None Allocated
Section 6: Accidental Release Measure
Emergency procedures: Not Applicable
Methods and materials for
containment and clean
up: Not applicable
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling information: See Personal Protection.
Storage information: The boards should be stored in well ventilated areas
away from sources of heat, flame or sparks. Avoid
smoking in storage or working areas.
Section 8: Exposure controls / Personal Protection
National Exposure NOHSC[1003 (1005)] Australia / OSH New
Standards: Zealand
(May 1995)
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Wood dust (softwoods) 5 mg/m TWA
10 mg/m 3 STEL
Listed as a Sensitiser
1 mg/m 3 TWA
Wood dust (hardwoods)
Listed as a Sensitiser
1.0 ppm (1.2 mg/m 3) TWA
Formaldehyde
2.0 ppm (2.5 mg/m 3) STEL (short term exposure
limit of 15 minutes).
Listed as a Sensitiser and Category 2 carcinogen
(probable human carcinogen)
2 mg/m 3 TWA
Paraffin wax fumes
Biological limit values: Not applicable
Engineering controls:
All work with these boards should be carried out in such a way as to minimise the
generation of, and exposure to dust. Under factory conditions, sawing, drilling,
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sanding etc. should be done with equipment fitted with exhaust devices capable of
removing wood dust, at source. Hand power tools should be fitted with dust bags
and used in well ventilated areas. Work areas should be well ventilated. They
should be cleaned at least daily, and dust removed by vacuum cleaning or wet
sweeping method.
Inhalation of airborne particles from other sources in the work environment, including
those from cigarette smoke, may increase the risk of contracting lung diseases
associated with exposure to dust from this product. Carter Holt Harvey Wood
Products Pty Ltd recommends that all work and storage areas be smoke free and
other airborne contaminants be kept to a minimum.
For fire prevention avoid build-up of dust and keep working areas well ventilated.
Avoid sources of heat and ignition including those associated with electrical
equipment included the ones associated with dust extraction equipment.
Ventilation:
Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas of cutting to remove airborne
dust. General dilution ventilation should be provided as necessary to keep airborne
dust below the applicable exposure limits and guidelines. The need for ventilation
systems should be evaluated by a professional industrial hygienist, while the design
of specific ventilation systems should be conducted by a professional engineer.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Skin protection: Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Long sleeved
shirts and trousers are recommended to prevent
skin irritation. Wash work clothes regularly and
separately from other clothes. Wear comfortable
work gloves (AS2161 or NZS5812) to avoid hand
cuts when handling panels.
Eye protection: Wear industrial safety glasses or non fogging
goggles (AS/NZS 1336) when machining products.
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing dust. Wear a class P1 or P2
replaceable filter or disposable half face-piece
respirator when machining products. Respirators
should comply with AS/NZS 1716 and be selected,
used and maintained in accordance with AS/NZS
1715.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: The products are manufactured as pressed
particleboard in a variety of sizes and thicknesses .
These are made primarily from wood flakes
bonded with resins, wax and may contain other
additives. Panels are made of a variety o sizes
f
and thicknesses. Newly manufactured and freshly
cut surfaces may have a faint pine and resin odour.
Odour: Newly manufactured boards and freshly cut
surfaces
pH: Not determined
Vapour pressure: Not determined
Vapour density: Not determined
Boiling point: Not applicable
Melting point: Not applicable
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Solubility in water: Negligible
Specific gravity: 0.5 to 0.85
Flammability: These products are flammable but difficult to ignite.
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammable limits in air: Not applicable
Ignition temperature: > 200 潞
Early fire hazard properties when tested to AS/NZS 1530 Part 3:
Ignitability index: 14 鈥? 16
Spread of flame index: 7-8
Heat evolved index: 6 - 10
Smoke developed index: 3鈥?4
Additional information
Specific heat value: Not Applicable
Particle size: Not Applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds content: Not Applicable
Evaporation rate: Not Applicable
Viscosity: Not Applicable
Percent volatile: Not Applicable
Octanol / water partition coefficient: Not Applicable
Saturated vapour concentration: Not Applicable
Decomposition temperature: Not Applicable
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability: The product is chemically stable under normal
conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid open flames and environments with high
moisture and temperatures.
Incompatible material: Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and strong
acids.
Hazardous decomposition Thermal and /or thermal oxidative decomposition
products: or burning or smouldering boards or dust can
generate carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides
of nitrogen, hydrogen cyanide and other pyrolysis
products.
Hazardous reactions: Not applicable.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Any health hazards associated with these products have been evaluated on the basis of
the individual ingredients, and these hazards should be assumed to be additive. The
hazards described in this document have been evaluated based on a threshold of 1.0%
for all hazardous ingredients and 0.1% for all carcinogens.
Acute effects:
The dust, which may be generated during manual or mechanical cutting, drilling, sanding
or other abrading processes, and the smoke generated by heating or laser cutting, may
cause temporary irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory system. The symptoms are
expected to subside after exposure has stopped and are not expected to cause any long
term effects. Allergic skin and lung reactions have been reported with exposure to
various wood panels dusts due to the chemicals presented in wood and cured resin.
These rashes resemble other allergic skin reactions caused by plants, and usually heal
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rapidly.
Chronic effects:
The risk of nasal cancer has been associated with wood dust exposure. In the 1960s,
studies linking wood dust exposure in the furniture industry with nasal cancer were first
reported in England. The link was confirmed in several other European countries and
furniture industries. The studies showing a link to nasal cancer have been primarily
conducted in industries using hardwood. The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) evaluated dusts from both hardwood and softwood in 1995 and concluded
that: 鈥渢here is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of wood dust. There
is inadequate evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of wood dust.
Wood dust is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1)鈥?.
The IARC also evaluated formaldehyde in 19951 and concluded that:鈥? There is limited
evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde; and that overall,
formaldehyde is probably carcinogenic to humans (group 2A)鈥?. The IARC again
evaluated formaldehyde in June 2004 2 and concluded that:鈥? There are adequate data
available from humans for an increased risk of nasopharyngeal cancer鈥? and that
formaldehyde should now be classified as Group 1, carcinogenic to humans.
Whilst this wood panel product contains less then 0.01% free formaldehyde, people using
the product may be exposed to low concentration of formaldehyde if the boards are
heated (as in laminating), are cut by laser cutting machines, and/or if dust particles come
in contact with the moist mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory track.
Extensive literature searches and research carried out by independent occupational and
environmental health specialists has not indicated any risks over and above those
associated with wood dust without binder. This research includes the 1999 formaldehyde
risk assessment carried out by US scientists in collaboration with the US EPA and Health
Canada. The risk assessment concludes that if a non-smoking worker were exposed to
0.004 ppm of formaldehyde continuously for 80 years, and also to 0.1 ppm for 40 years at
work, then the predicted additional risk of respiratory tract cancer would be 4.1 per
1,000,000,000. The controls needed for minimising the potential for formaldehyde
exposure from this product will be the same as those for control of dust exposures.
These risk assessments and conclusions are in no way altered by the reclassification of
formaldehyde to Group 1 by the IARC.
Reference:
1. IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Volume 62: Wood dust
and formaldehyde. IARC, Lyon, France. 1995.
2. IARC Press Release No 153, 15 June 2004. IARC, Lyon, France.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: These products should be used only for its
designated purposes.
Persistence and degradability: Not determined
Mobility: Not determined
Environmental fate: Not determined
Bio accumulative potential: Not determined
Section 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal method and containers: These products are not regulated as a
hazardous waste by Australian environmental
authorities. Off-cuts and general waste material
should be placed in containers and disposed of
at approved landfill sites or burnt in an approved
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furnace or incinerator in accordance with
disposal authority guidelines.
Special precautions for landfill or Do not burn in barbecues, combustion stoves or
incineration: open fires in the home as irritating gases are
emitted.
Section 14: Transport Information
UN Number: None Allocated
UN Proper shipping name: None Allocated
Class and subsidiary risk: None Allocated
Packing group: None Allocated
Special precautions for user: None Allocated
Hazchem Code: None Allocated
These products are not regulated as dangerous goods. No special transport
requirements are necessary.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
Carter Holt Harvey has assessed this product in accordance with the criteria of the
National Occupational Health and Safety Commission: NOHSC:1008(1999) and
NOHSC:10005(1999), and the assessment is that occupational exposure to dust , smoke
or fume from this product is hazardous according to the criteria of the NOHSC.
No special State or Commonwealth regulations apply. The product is not listed in the
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons.
Wood dust - (certain hardwoods such as beech and oak), and Wood dust - softwood are
listed in the 1999 NOHSC list of Designated Hazardous Substances: NOHSC:
10005(1999).
Formaldehyde - is listed in the 1999 NOHSC list of Designated Hazardous Substances:
NOHSC: 10005(1999) if present in concentrations of 0.2% or more (this wood panel
product contains <0.01% formaldehyde).
Section 16: Health & Safety Information to Users
Cater Holt Harvey Health and Safety Warning
Wood panels product
Ingredients: Wood fibre or particles and heat cured resin.
Risk: Dust and smoke from this product are irritating to eyes, skin and
respiratory system.
May cause sensitisation by inhalation (asthma) and skin contact
(dermatitis).
Repeated inhalation of the dust increases the risk of nasal cavity
cancer and may increase the risk of lung fibrosis (scarring).
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Safety: Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Avoid breathing dust and smoke.
Wear suitable clothing, standard duty gloves (AS 2161), and dust
resistant eye protection (AS/NZS 1336). If machining without
adequate dust or smoke extraction or if dusty or smoke, respiratory
protection (particulate dust mask) must be worn (AS/NZS 1715 and
1716). Keep work areas clean by wet sweeping and/or vacuuming.
Wash work clothes regularly and separately from other clothes.
First-aid: Irrigate eyes with plenty of water.
Wash skin with soap and water.
Disposal: Follow above safety instructions, and:
Collect in containers for disposal as trade waste in accordance with
local authority guidelines.
The intact product and dust must not be burnt in barbecues,
combustion stoves, or open fires in the home, as irritating gases
are emitted.
Section 17: Other Information
Whilst the information contained in this document is based on data which, to the best
of our knowledge, was accurate and reliable at the time of preparation, no
responsibility can be accepted by us for errors and omissions. The provision of this
information should not be construed as a recommendation to use any of our products
in violation of any patent rights or in breach of any statute or regulation. Users are
advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of this information in
relation to their particular purposes and specific circumstances. Since the information
contained in this document may be applied under conditions beyond our control, no
responsibility can be accepted by us for any loss or damage caused by any person
acting or refraining from action as a result of this information.
Date of preparation or last revision of
15/07/2004
the MSDS:
Sources of data: IARC Monographs on the evaluation of
. Carcinogenic Risks to Humans.
Vol:62 Wood dust and Formaldehyde.
IARC, Lyon France 1995.
IARC Press Release Vol:153 Formaldehyde.
. IARC, Lyon France 1995.
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