SDS

RoyOMartin SDS
Page 5 of 7 Rev 4/22/15
8. Exposure Control Measures/Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective equipment may be needed such as gloves, goggles, or
safety glasses and approved dust respirators depending upon dust conditions.
Ventilation: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain healthful working
conditions. Due to explosive potential of wood dust when suspended in air, ventilation systems
should be kept clean and precautions should be taken to prevent sparks or other ignition sources.
It is recommended that all dust control equipment such as local exhaust ventilation and material
transport systems involved in handling of this product contain explosion relief vents or an explosion
suppression system or an oxygen-deficient environment.
Ensure that dust handling systems (such as exhaust ducts, dust collectors, vessels, and processing
equipment) are designed in a manner to prevent the escape of dust into the work area (i.e., there is
no leakage from the equipment).
Use only appropriately classified electrical equipment and powered industrial trucks.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Description: Light to dark colored, granular solid. Color and odor are dependent on the wood
species and time since dust was generated.
Boiling point (@ 760 mm Hg): NOT APPLICABLE
Evaporation rate (Butyl Aceate = 1): NOT APPLICABLE
Freezing Point: NOT APPLICABLE
Melting Point: NOT APPLICABLE
Molecular Formula: NOT APPLICABLE
Molecular Weight: NOT APPLICABLE
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient: NOT APPLICABLE
Odor Threshold: NOT APPLICABLE
pH: NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility in Water (% by weight): Insoluble
Specific Gravity (H
2
O = 1): Variable, depends on species and moisture content
Vapor Density (air =1; 1 atm): NOT APPLICABLE
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NOT APPLICABLE
Viscosity: NOT APPLICABLE
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70ºF (21ºc)]: NOT APPLICABLE
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Unstable x Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid open flame and sparks.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and drying oils. Avoid open
flame. Product may ignite at temperature in excess of 400ºF.
Hazardous Decomposition of By-Products: Thermal oxidative degradation of wood produces irritating
and toxic fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide, aldehydes and organic acids.
Hazardous Polymerization: NOT APPLICABLE
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: NOT APPLICABLE