Material Safety Data Sheet
C O R P O R A T I O N
Laminated Veneer Lumber (treated)
I. Company Information
Emergency Phone Number: (360) 707-2200
Pacific Woodtech Corporation
Additional Information: (360) 707-2200
1850 Park Lane
www.pacificwoodtech.com
Burlington, WA 98233
Revision Date: 12/6/07
II. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Percent
Hazardous Components OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL
2.0 ppm STEL, 0.75 0.1 ppm (15 min),
Formaldehyde 0.3 ppm STEL <0.1% by weight
ppm TWA 0.016 ppm TWA
Imidacloprid not listed not listed not listed <0.001% by weight
3
5 mg/m3, 10 mg/m3
15 mg/m as total 3
Wood Dust 1 mg/m as total dust 85 - 98% by weight
dust STEL
III. Physical/Chemical Characteristics
N/A Varies ~0.60
Boiling Point Specific Gravity
N/A N/A
Vapor Pressure Melting Point
N/A N/A
Vapor Density Evaporation Rate
Insoluable
Solubility in Water
Appearance and Odor Light to dark tan. Appearance and odor varies depending on species.
IV. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
N/A
Flash Point Flammable Limits
LEL 40 g / m3 suspened in air UEL N/A
Varies, 400掳-500掳 F
Autoignition Temp
Water, Carbon Dioxide, Sand
Extinguishing Media
Use water to wet down wood dust to reduce the likelihood of
ignition or dispersion of dust into the air. Remove burned or wet
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
material to open areas after fire is extinguished.
Wood dust is a strong to severe explosive hazard if a dust cloud
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
contacts an ignition source.
V. Reactivity Data
Stable X
Open flame and sparks.
Stability Conditions to Avoid
Unstable
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Oxidizing agents and drying oils
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid)
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, including carbon
Hazardous Decompostion or By Products
monoxide, aldehydes and organic acids
Hazardous Will Occur
N/A
Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization Will Not Occur X
VI. Health Hazard Data
Inhalation Skin Ingestion Eyes
Routes of Entry
Yes Yes Not Likely Yes
Persistent irritation, Rash, persistent
Signs and Symptons of
N/A Irritation
severe coughing, irritation and
Exposure
and breathing dermatitis.
Remove to fresh
air. If persistent If a rash or
irritation, severe persistent irritation Flush with water to
coughing, or or dermatitis occur, remove dust
breathing get medical advice particles. If
N/A
Emergency & First Aid
difficulties occur, where applicable irritation persists,
get medical advice before returning to get medical
before returning to work, where wood attention.
work where wood dust is present.
dust is present.
Medical Conditions
Wood dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions. Wood dust,
Generally Aggravated by
formaldehyde, or imidacloprid may aggravate pre-existing allergies.
Exposure
IARC OSHA
NTP
Carcinogenicity Listing
Yes Yes
Yes
NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens lists formaldehyde as "reasonably anticipated to
be a human carcinogen". It states that "excess incidences of nasopharyngeal
Further Carcinogenicity cancers in humans were observed in two to six cohort studies, three of four case-
control studies, and in meta-analyses". The IARC gives a Group 1 (carcinogenic
Information for
to humans) classification to formaldehyde. It states "findings from studies
Formaldehyde
provided sufficient epidemiological evidence that formaldehyde causes
nasopharyngeal cancer in humans".
Imidacloprid is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA. Imidacloprid
Further Carcinogenicity
is given a Group E (evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans) by U.S. EPA-
Information for
OPP. Further information about imidacloprid is available in the Hazardous
Imidacloprid
Substance Database availabe at toxnet.nlm.nih.gov.
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NTP 11th Report on Carcinogens lists wood dust as "known to be a human
carcinogen". It states that "an association between wood dust exposure and cancer
Further Carcinogenicity
of the nasal cavity has been observed in many case reports, cohort studies, and
Information for Wood
case-control studies that spefically addressed nasal cancer". The IARC gives a
Dust
Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans) classification to wood dust. The IARC report
focuses primarily on the risk of nasal cancer from exposure to wood dust.
VII. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to be Taken in
Vacuum or sweep and shovel spilled wood dust back into containers. Avoid
Case Material is
creating air borne conditions. Suppressing dust with water may be necessary.
Released or Spilled
Reuse and Recylcle. Incineration in accordance with local, state and federal
Waste Disposal Method
regulations. Landfill in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Precautions to be Taken Store in covered enclosed area. Wood dust is considered a particulate matter air
in Handling and Storing emission pollutant when air borne. Keep away from ignition sources.
Imidacloprid is considered a wood preservative. Individual air permits may not
allow the use of a fuel sourcecontaining a wood preservative to be burned. End
Other Precautions
users wanting to use this material as fuel should check their individual permit for
any restricti
VIII. Control Measures
Local Exhaust Mechanical Special Other
Ventilation
Yes No Spark suppression No
Respiratory Protection May be required depending on level of dust conditions.
Required.
Protective Gloves
Required.
Eye Protection
Arm guards or long sleeves.
Other PPE
Work/Hygienic Practices Wood products should not be handled in direct contact with skin.
Additional Information
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information. While the information and
recommendations are believed to be correct and based on sources believed to be technically accurate,
Pacific Woodtech assumes no responsibility for the accur
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