SDS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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HARDWOODS (BASS, MAHOGANY, MAPLE, WALNUT, CHERRY) AND ASSOCIATED
SAWDUST
Inhalation
In mild cases of hardwoods dust inhalation, remove affected person from the area
and into fresh air. In extreme cases, when breathing is hindered or stopped,
immediately call emergency medical services. If breathing is hindered, give
oxygen. If breathing is stopped administer CPR.
Ingestion
If large quantities have been ingested, seek prompt medical attention.
Skin Wash dust off of skin with soap and water.
Eyes Irrigate eyes with water, lifting lower and upper eyelids. If irritation persists, seek
medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
For major fires call the Fire Department. Ensure that an escape
path is available from any fire.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Smother flames with water, dry chemical CO
2
. Wood will
smolder unless fully extinguished. Wet wood dust with water to
prevent dispersion into the air.
Precautions for Fire Fighters
Wood dust is a strong to severe explosion hazard if a dust
“cloud” contacts an ignition source. Wear protective clothing
and self contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods for Containment and Cleanup Pick up wood mechanically. Sweep up or vacuum any
dust, taking care not to inhale the dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Store in a dry place.
Handling Do not breathe in any wood dust and avoid eye contact with wood dust.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standard
OSHA
Wood dust (hardwood wood):
TWA: = 15 mg/m
3
(total dust)
TWA = 5 mg/ m
3
(respirable fraction)
Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation when working with hardwoods and dust
is created. Work areas should be cleaned daily and dust should be
removed by vacuum cleaning or the wet sweeping method. Under
factory conditions, sawing, drilling and sanding should be done with
equipment fitted with local exhaust devices capable of removing
wood dust, at the source. Hand power tools should be fitted with
dust bags and used in well ventilated areas.
Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection
Wear a breathing filter mask when working with hardwoods and dust
is created.