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PART VI: HEALTH AND HAZARD DATA:
CA Prop 65: Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
Eye contact: Wood dust can cause mechanical irritation.
Skin contact: Wood dust from various species of wood may evoke allergic contact dermatitis in
sensitized individuals.
Ingestion: Not likely to occur.
Inhalation: Wood dust may cause nasal dryness and/or irritation. Coughing, sneezing, wheezing,
sinusitis, prolonged colds, and headaches have also been reported. May aggravate
preexisting respiratory conditions or allergies. Wood dust may cause nasal obstruction.
Chronic effects: Depending on species, wood dust may cause dermatitis on prolonged, repetitive
contact. Wood dust may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. Pre-existing
respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some observers of European
furniture workers to be associated with nasal cancer. IARC classifies wood dust as a
carcinogen to humans (Group 1). This classification is based primarily on the IARC’s
evaluation of increased risk in the occurrence of adenocarcinomas of the nasal cavities
and paranasal sinuses associated with exposure to wood dust. IARC did not find sufficient
evidence to associate cancers of the oropharynx, lung, lymphatic, and hematopietic
systems, stomach, colon, or rectum with exposure to wood dust. The National Toxicology
Program (NTP) has also listed wood dust as a known human carcinogen. Wood dust is not
listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH or OSHA. A large case control nasal cancer mortality
study in North Carolina, Mississippi, Washington and Oregon (1962-1977) did not
demonstrate an association between nasal cancer and occupations normally associated
with wood dust.
PART VII: PRECAUTIONS AND SAFE HANDLING
Ventilation: Provide adequate ventilation and exhaust to keep airborne wood dust contaminant
concentration levels below the OSHA PEL
Personal protective
equipment: Wear goggles or safety glasses when manufacturing or machining any wood
product. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when the allowable limits
may be exceeded. Other protective equipment, such as gloves and outer
garments may be needed, depending on wood dust conditions.
Fire prevention: Avoid open flames or other ignition sources. Keep type A or ABC fire extinguisher readily
available.
PART VIII: EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water. Remove to fresh air. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash affected area with soap and water. If rash, persistent irritation, or
dermatitis occurs, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical advice if persistent irritation, severe coughing,
or breathing difficulty occurs.
Ingestion: Not applicable.
PART IX: SPILL, LEAK, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL
Pick up, vacuum, or sweep spills for recovery and/or disposal. Avoid creating dusty conditions. Provide good
ventilation where dust conditions cannot be avoided during cleanup. Place recovered wood dust in a container for