MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Hi-Bor Treated Wood
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
 EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER OF MANUFACTURER: 800-686-6676
1. INHALATION: Seek medical assistance if persistent irritation, severe coughing or breathing difficulty occurs.
2. EYE CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water to remove wood dust particles. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
3. SKIN CONTACT: Seek medical attention should rash, irritation or dermatitis develop.
4. INGESTION: Not considered a hazard under normal use of product. Not intended for ingestion.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Not Regulated by either US DOT or Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store Hi-Bor Treated lumber and plywood off the ground, in a dry place,
protected from weather. While at the job site cover with plastic tarps, allowing for adequate air circulation. Keep in cool, dry place away
from open flame. Follow good hygienic and housekeeping practices. Clean-up areas where wood dust settles to avoid excessive
accumulation of this combustible material. Minimize practices that generate airborne dust.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Maintain a clean workplace. Clean up scrap lumber and
sawdust.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: Hi-bor treated wood is not a listed substance under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) or Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability (CERCLA) regulations. Dispose of in an approved
landfill according to Federal, State, Provincial and local regulations.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator is recommended in high dust environments to avoid prolonged or
repeated breathing of wood dust in the air.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: In enclosed environments, ventilation may be required in order to maintain exposure limits.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: As necessary to avoid dust contact with skin.
EYE PROTECTION: As necessary to avoid dust contact with eyes.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: As necessary to avoid dust contact with skin.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Follow good hygienic and housekeeping practices. Clean-up areas where wood dust settles to avoid
excessive accumulation of this combustible material. Minimize practices that generate airborne dust.
N/A = Not Applicable
NOTICE: The information herein is given in good faith but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made, and Osmose, Inc.
expressly disclaims liability from reliance on such information.
Information on this form is furnished for the purpose of compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970 and shall not be used for any other purpose. Use or dissemination of all or any part of this information for any
other purpose may result in a violation of law or constitute grounds for legal action.