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Material Safety Data Sheet Material Name : ACQ Preserve and Preserve Plus Pressure Treated Wood ID : CSI -068 Potential Health Effects : Inhalation Wood dust is irritating to the nose , throat and lungs . Symptoms may include nasal dryness , deposits or obstructions in the nasal passages , coughing , sneezing , dryness and soreness of throat and sinuses , hoarseness , and wheezing . Prolonged or repeated inhalation of wood dusts may cause respiratory irritation , recurrent bronchitis and prolonged colds . Some species may cause allergic respiratory reactions with asthma -like symptoms in sensitized individuals . Prolonged exposure to wood dust by inhalation has been reported to be associated with nasal and paranasal cancer . Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure Pre-existing eye , respiratory system and skin conditions . HMIS Ratings : Health : V Fire : 1 Physical Hazard : 0 Hazard Scale : 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe " = Chronic hazard * * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures First Aid : Eyes Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes . Seek immediate medical attention . First Aid : Skin For skin contact , wash immediately with soap and water . Continue flushing skin with water for 15 minutes . If irritation persists , get medical attention . If wood splinters are injected under the skin , get medical attention immediately . First Aid : Ingestion If the material is swallowed , get immediate medical attention or advice -- Do not induce vomiting . First Aid : Inhalation If dusts are inhaled , remove person to fresh air . If symptoms persist , get medical attention . First Aid : Notes to Physician Respiratory ailments and pre-existing skin conditions may be aggravated by exposure to wood dust . * * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point: Not applicable Method Used : Not available Upper Flammable Limit ( UFL ) : Not available Lower Flammable Limit (LFL ) : Not available Auto Ignition : Not available Flammability Classification : Flammable Rate of Burning : Not available General Fire Hazards Wood is combustible and dusts may form explosive mixtures with air in the presence of an ignition source . Hazardous Combustion Products Combustion products may yield irritating and toxic fumes and gases including organic chloride , aldehydes , amines , hydrogen chloride , ammonia , copper compounds , oxygen , boric oxide , oxides of carbon and nitrogen . Extinguishing Media Use water to wet down wood and to reduce the likelihood of ignition or dispersion of dust into the air. Fire Fighting Equipment/instructions Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus . NFPA Ratings : Health : 1 Fire : 1 Reactivity : 0 Hazard Scale : 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe F . * * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures Containment Procedures No containment procedures are needed , as this product cannot spill or leak the preservative . Keep away from sparks and flame . Clean-Up Procedures Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean - up . Wet down accumulated dusts prior to sweeping or vacuuming in order to prevent explosion hazards . Sweep up or vacuum small pieces and dusts and place in appropriate container for disposal . Gather larger pieces by an appropriate method . Avoid the generation of airborne dusts during clean -up . Do not inhale dusts during cleanup . Page 2 of 8 Issue Date : 05/30/06 Revision : 1 . 0000 Print Date : 5/30/2006 i