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Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC voluntarily elects to adhere to exposure limits contained in
OSHA's 1989 Air Contaminants Standard although certain limits were vacated in 1992. The
present OSHA exposure limits governing wood dust is 15 mg/m3 (Total Dust) and 5 mg/m3
(Respirable Fraction).
Exposure guidelines
Due to the fire and explosive potential of dust when suspended in air, precautions should be taken
when material is used in any operation which may generate dust. Local exhaust, general dilution
ventilation in enclosed areas, and explosion proof equipment is recommended. Use wet methods,
if appropriate, to reduce airborne dust concentrations.
Appropriate engineering
controls
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Safety glasses or goggles are recommended when using this product. Ensure compliance with
OSHA's PPE standard (29 CFR 1910.132 and .133) for eye and face protection.
Eye/face protection
Skin protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove
supplier.
Hand protection
Impervious protective clothing and gloves recommended to prevent drying or irritation of skin.
Ensure compliance with OSHA's PPE standards (29 CFR 1910.132 (general) and 138 (hand
protection)). Safety shower/eye wash fountain is recommended in the workplace area (29 CFR
1910.151 (c)).
Other
A NIOSH approved dust mask or filtering facepiece is recommended in poorly ventilated areas or
when permissible exposure limits may be exceeded. Respirators should be selected by and used
under the direction of a trained health and safety professional following requirements found in
OSHA's respirator standard (29 CFR 1910.134) and ANSI's standard for respiratory protection
(Z88.2).
Respiratory protection
Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing (i.e. flame resistant clothing and head/face
protection), when potential flash fire or explosion hazards are present.
Thermal hazards
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such
as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely
wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. Contaminated work
clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
General hygiene
considerations
9. Physical and chemical properties
Rigid boards or panels
Appearance
Solid.
Physical state
Solid wood
Form
Various
Color
Not available.
Odor
Odor threshold
Not available.
pH
Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point
Not applicable
Initial boiling point and boiling
range
Not applicable
Flash point
Not applicable
Evaporation rate
Not applicable
Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas)
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower
(%)
> 40 g/m3 for wood dust. Note: The LEL is equivalent to the Minimum Explosive Concentration
(MEC) for the combustible dust. The MEC will vary with particle size of the wood dust.
Recommend MEC testing for specific wood dust particle sizes generated or handled.
Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Not available
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Not available.
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Not available.
Vapor pressure
Not applicable
Vapor density
Not applicable
Relative density
Variable
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water)
Insoluble
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Material name: WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
4424 Version #: 04 Revision date: March-31-2016 Issue date: May-21-2015
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