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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> WOOD DUST <br /> Company Name, Address <br /> TRADE NAME : Wood Dust <br /> SYNONYMS : None <br /> CAS . NO . : None <br /> DESCRIPTION : Particles generated by any manual or mechanical <br /> cutting or abrasion process performed on wood . <br /> PHYSICAL DATA STEL( 15min) - 10 mg/m3 (Soffivood> <br /> Boiling Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not Applicable TWA w, 1 . 0 mg/m3 ; <br /> Specific Gravity. . . . . . . . Variable (certain hardwoods such as beech and oak) <br /> p " " " epend OSHA PEL : TWA (see Footnote 1 ) - <br /> (Dependent on wood species (total dust) - 15 . 0 mg/m3 <br /> and moisture content) . <br /> Vapor Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not Applicable <br /> % Volatiles by Volume . . . . . . . . .Not Applicable (respirable factor) - 5 . 0 mg/m3 <br /> Skin & Eye Contact <br /> Melting Point . . . . . . . * two . . . . . . . , ,Not Applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye Irritation & <br /> Vapor Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not Applicable Allergic Contact <br /> Solubility in H2O (% by wt. ) . . . . . . . . Insoluble Dermatitis <br /> Evaporation Rate to (Wood dust can cause eye irritation . <br /> u Not Applicable Various species of wood dust can <br /> ( Butyl Acetate— ) " " " ' " ' A pp elicit allergic contact dermatitis <br /> pHs stew News message Applicable in sensitized individuals) <br /> Appearance & Odor . . . . . . Light to dark colored Ingestion , . W a 0 * a 6 t a e 9 9 0 son Applicable <br /> granular solid Skin Absorption. . . . . . . . . . . . .Not known to occur <br /> Color and odor are dependent Inhalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May cause : <br /> on the wood species and time nasal dryness , irritation & obstruction . <br /> since dust was generated . Coughing, wheezing, & sneezing : sinusitis <br /> & prolonged colds have also been reported . <br /> FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Chronic Effects . . . , , , , , , May cause : <br /> Flash Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Not Applicable Wood Dust, depending on species, may cause <br /> Autoignition Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable dermatitis on prolonged repetitive contact; may <br /> (typically 400- 500 °F) cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation . <br /> Explosive Limits in Air. . . . . 40 grams/m' (LEL) IARC classifies wood dust as a carcinogen to <br /> Extinguishing Media. . . . . . . . . . . Water, COD Sand humans (Group 1 ) . This classification is based <br /> Special Fire Fighting primarily on IARC's evaluation of increased <br /> Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet down with water risk in the occurrence of adenocarcinomas of <br /> the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses <br /> Wet down wood dust to reduce likelihood of <br /> ignition or dispersion of dust into the air, associated with exposure to wood dust. IARC <br /> Remove burned or wet dust to open area did not find sufficient evidence to associate <br /> after fire is extinguished . cancers of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, lung, <br /> lymphatic and hematopoietic systems, stomach <br /> Unusual Fire & , <br /> Explosion Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strong to severe colon , or rectum with exposure to wood dust. <br /> explosion hazard <br /> (if wood dust " cloud " contacts REACTIVITY DATA <br /> an ignition source) <br /> HEALTH EFFECTS DATA Conditions Contributing <br /> Exposure Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACGIH TLV(R) to Instability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stable <br /> TWA - 5 . 0 mg/m3 ; (under normal Conditions) <br /> Incompatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avoid Contact with : <br /> i <br /> E <br /> t <br />