SDS

RoyOMartin SDS
Page 4 of 7 Rev 4/22/15
4. First-Aid Measures
Ingestion: NOT APPLICABLE
Eye Contact: Wood dust may cause mechanical irritation. Treat dust in eye as foreign object. Flush with
water to remove dust particles. Seek medical help if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Wash with water to remove dust particles. Seek medical advice if a rash, persistent
irritation or dermatitis occurs.
Skin Absorption: NOT APPLICABLE
Inhalation: Wood dust may cause unpleasant obstruction in the nasal passages, resulting in dryness of
nose, dry cough, sneezing and headaches. Remove to fresh air. If persistent irritation, severe
coughing or breathing difficulties occur, seek medical advise.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): NOT APPLICABLE
Flammable Limits: LFL = Wood dust: 40 grams per
cubic meter of air
UFL = NOT APPLICABLE
Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon Dioxide, Sand
Autoignition Temperature: Variable between typical values between 400ºand 500ºF
Special Firefighting Procedures: Use water to wet down wood dust to reduce the likelihood of ignition
or dispersion of dust into air. Remove burned or wet dust to open area after fire is extinguished.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Avoid generating dust; If contacted with an ignition source, fine
dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, may present a strong to severe explosion hazard.
Explosive Limits in Air: 40 grams/m³ (LEL)
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
Health = 1 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be taken in case material is Released or Spilled:
Sweep or vacuum spills for recovery or disposal.
Avoid dispersal of dust in the air (i.e., clearing dust surfaces with compressed air)
Place recovered wood dust in a container for proper disposal.
Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces, as these may form an explosive
mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentration.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage:
Avoid ignition sources, eye contact, prolonged or repeated contact with skin, prolonged or repeated
breathing of wood dust, and contact with oxidizing agents and drying oils.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Routine housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces.