MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - Canadian Plywood Association

PRECAUTIONS, SAFE HANDLINGWood Dust: Avoid dusty conditions and provide good ventilation.GENERALLY APPLICABLE CONTROL MEASURESVentilation: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to keep airbornecontaminant concentration levels below the OSHA PELs when panel product is subjectedto manual or mechanical cutting as abrasion processes resulting in generation of wooddust.Personal Protective Equipment: Wear goggles or safety glasses when manufacturingor machining the product. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when the allowableexposure limits may be exceeded. Other protective equipment such as gloves and outergarments may be needed depending on dust conditions.EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURESEyes ...............................................................Skin ...............................................................Inhalation ......................................................Ingestion ........................................................Flush eyes with large amounts ofwater. Remove to fresh air. Ifirritation persists, get medicalattention.Wash affected areas with soap andwater. Get medical advice if rash orpersistent irritation or dermatitisoccurs.Remove to fresh air. Get medicaladvice if persistent irritation, severecoughing or breathing difficultyoccurs.Not applicableIMPORTANT: The information and data herein are believed to be accurate and havebeen compiled from sources believed to be reliable. It is offered for your consideration,investigation and verification. The CertiWood Technical Centre (CertiWood) makes nowarranty of any kind, express or implied, concerning the accuracy of completeness of theinformation and data herein. CertiWood will not be liable for claims relating to anyparty's use of or reliance on information and data contained herein regardless of whetherit is claimed that the information and data are inaccurate, incomplete or otherwisemisleading. It is incumbent upon the user to obtain the most up-to-date information.CONTACT : For further information contact the Certiwood Technical Centre at (604)981-4190.