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fr' TEC _� _ TECH tuliaum tbenuta Ct G % Primary Health Hazards : The primary health hazard posed by this product is thought to be due to exposure to wood dust . Primary Route (s ) of Exposure : ( ) Ingestion : (X ) Skin : Dust (X ) Inhalation : Dust (X ) Eyes : Dust Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure : Wood dust may irritate eyes and aggravate preexisting respiratory conditions or allergies . Chronic Health Hazards : Dust of some species may cause allergic contact dermatitis and respiratory sensitization with prolonged , repetitive contact or exposure to elevated dust levels . Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some to be associated with nasal cancer . Carcinogenicity Listing : (X ) NTP : Known Human Carcinogen (X) IARC Monographs : Wood dust , Group 1 ( ) OSHA Regulated : Not listed NTP : According to its Tenth Report on Carcinogens , NTP states , " Wood dust is known to be a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in humans . An association between wood dust exposure and cancer of the nose has been observed in many case reports , cohort studies , and case -control studies that specifically addressed nasal cancer. Strong and consistent associations with cancer of the nasal cavities and Para nasal sinuses were observed both in studies of people whose occupations are associated with wood dust exposure and in studies that directly estimated wood dust exposure . " IARC — Group 1 : Carcinogenic to humans ; sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity . Classification is based on studies showing an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses . There is insufficient evidence of an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and cancers of the oropharynx , hypopharynx , lung , lymphatic and hematopoetic systems , stomach , colon or rectum . Emergency and First-Aid Procedures Ingestion : N /A under normal use . Eye Contact : Wood dust may cause mechanical irritation . Flush with water for at least 15 minutes to remove dust particles . Seek medical help if irritation persists . Skin Contact : Dust of certain species can elicit allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals , as well as mechanical irritation resulting in erythema and hives . Wash with soap and water . Seek medical attention if sighs of rash , irritation or dermatitis persists . Skin Absorption : Not known to occur under normal use . Inhalation : Dust may cause obstruction in the nasal passages , resulting in dryness of nose , dry cough , sneezing and headaches . Clear passages and remove to fresh air . Seek medical help if persistent irritation , severe coughing or breathing difficulty occurs . Page 2 of 6 V1 .0 - 01 /2008 k E