MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Phenol-Formaldehyde Bonded Plywood Products
Softwood Plywood, Sanded Softwood Plywood
Medium Density Overlay (MDO) and High Density Overlay (HDO)
January 2018
Physical Data |
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| Boiling Point (°F) | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure | N/A |
| Vapor Density | N/A |
| Specific Gravity | 0.40-0.80 |
| Evaporation Rate | N/A |
| Solubility in Water | .1% |
| % Volatiles by Volume | N/A |
Fire and Explosion Data |
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| Flash Point | N/A |
| Flammable Limits . LEL . UEL |
. N/A N/A |
| Extinguishing Media | Water, Sand, Carbon Dioxide |
| Auto Ignition Temp. | 400-500 °F |
| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Wood dust from sawing, sanding, machining can be explosive depending on particle size and moisture content. Airborne concentrations of 40 grams per cubic meter is often used as the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) for wood dusts. |
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Reactivity Data |
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| Stability | ☐ Unstable ☑ Stable |
| Conditions to Avoid | N/A |
| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Avoid open flame. |
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| Important Information Product may ignite at temperatures in excess of 400°F. |
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Hazardous Ingredients |
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| Chemical or Common Name | % | Exposure Limits | ||
| Softwood Plywood Sanded Softwood Plywood Medium Density Overlay High Density Overlay |
88-94 | OSHA PEL-TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGHI TLV-STEL |
5 mg/m3 6 mg/m3 (a) 10 mg/m3 (b) |
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| Vapor Pressure | < 1 | OSHA PEL-TWA OSHA PEL-STEL ACGHI TLV-TWA |
1 ppm (c) 2 ppm (c) 1 ppm (c) |
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| Vapor Density | 2-4 | OSHA PEL-TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA |
None None |
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| Specific Gravity | < 1 | OSHA PEL-TWA ACGIH TLV-TWA |
None 1 mg/m3 |
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| *(a) Softwood total dust 8 hour TWA *(b) Softwood total dust 15 minute STEL *(c) As free formaldehyde |
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Acronyms |
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| OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
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| ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. |
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| PEL Permissible Exposure Limit |
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| TWA Time-Weighted Average |
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| TLV Threshold Limit Value |
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| STEL Short-Term Exposure Limit |
Special Protection Data |
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| Respiratory Protection None usually required if dust and formaldehyde concentrations are within acceptable limits. Approved dust/formaldehyde respirator and goggles are recommended when the allowable exposure limits may be exceeded. |
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| Protective Gloves Not Required. Cloth, canvas or leather gloves are recommended. |
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| Eye Protection Goggles or safety glasses are recommended when machining product. |
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| Local Exhaust Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met. |
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| Mechanical (General) Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas as needed so that exposure limits are met. |
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| Special Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) recommended when fighting fire. |
Health Hazard Data |
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| Dust Wood dust can irritate eyes and breathing passages. Some wood species may cause skin or respiratory irritation. Contact by susceptible persons may cause allergies. |
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| Formaldehyde These products release low amounts of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde may be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and skin. It may aggravate existing respiratory problems and cause allergies to susceptible persons. Formaldehyde has been shown to cause cancer in certain laboratory animals at extreme concentrations (14ppm), far above those normally found in the workplace with this product. |
Disclaimer |
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| This MSDS is intended to be used solely for safety education and not for use as specifications or warranties. The information in this MSDS is provided without any representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or correctness. Since the handling, storage and use are beyond our control, Westlam Industries Ltd. assumes no responsibility and disclaims liability for any loss, damage or expense arising therefrom. |