SDS

RoyOMartin SDS
Page 2 of 7 Rev 4/22/15
Safety Data Sheet
1. Product Identification
Plywood
Martco L.L.C. Phone: [phone]
P.O. Box 1110 (71309-1110)
2189 Memorial Drive CHEMTREC: [phone]
Alexandria, LA 71301-3610 Revised Date: April 22, 2015
Manufacturing Location(s): Chopin, LA
2. Hazard Identification
Respiratory Sensitizer
Physical Appearance and Odor: Particulate solid, light to dark in color. Color and odor depend on the
wood species and age of particles. Particles can be generated by any manual or mechanical cutting
or abrasion process performed on wood.
Primary Health Hazards: The primary health hazard posed by this product is thought to be due to
inhaling wood dust.
Likely Exposure Modes:
Ingestion:
x Skin:
x Inhalation:
x Eye:
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Wood dust may aggravate pre-existing respiratory conditions or
allergies.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute: Wood dust may cause eye irritation. Certain species of wood dust can cause allergic contact
dermatitis in sensitized individuals. If inhaled, wood dust may cause respiratory irritation, nasal
dryness, coughing, sneezing, or wheezing.
Chronic: Wood dust, depending on the 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 observers to be associated with nasal cancer.
Carcinogenicity:
x NTP: Wood dust, Known Human Carcinogen
x IARC Monographs: Wood Dust, Group 1
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed