Safety Data Sheet PAGE 1 of 13 Safety Data Sheet Medium Density Fiberboard Section 1: Identification MDF Product Name Synonyms PrimeCraft Mouldings Product Description A wood product composed of wood and cured amino resins Recommended use Millwork Manufacturing Sites Malvern, AR Supplier Prime-Line, Inc. 2088 Wine Dot Road Malvern, Arkansas 72104 USA http://www.primelineinc.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 2 of 13 Section 2: Hazard Identification United States (US) According to: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS Classification of the substance or mixture OSHA HCS 2012 This product is generally an article but is regulated under OSHA for the release of wood dust during mechanical operations releasing dust. The free formaldehyde levels are below OSHA reporting requirements. The classifications below are based upon wood dust.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 3 of 13 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 4 of 13 Section 4: First-Aid Measures Description of first aid measures Inhalation IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Eye IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 5 of 13 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Containment/Clean- Not applicable for product in purchased form. Dust generated from sawing, up Measures sanding, drilling or routing this product may be vacuumed or shoveled for recovery or disposal. Wood dust clean-up and disposal activities should be accomplished in a manner to minimize creation of airborne dust.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 6 of 13 Hands Wear protective gloves - Rubberized cloth, canvas or leather gloves. Skin/Body Wear long sleeves and/or protective coveralls. General Industrial Hygiene Considerations Practice good housekeeping and avoid creating/breathing dust. Do not allow dust to collect. Maintain, clean, and fit test respirators in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 7 of 13 Incompatible Materials: Acids (strong), Oxidizers (strong) Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition may occur. Thermal and/or thermal oxidative decomposition can produce irritating and toxic fumes and gases, generating carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, HCN, aldehydes and organic acids. Section 11 - Toxicological Information Information on toxicological effects Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 8 of 13 Skin sensitization OSHA HCS 2012•Skin Sensitizer 1 STOT-RE OSHA HCS 2012•Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeated Exposure 2 STOT-SE OSHA HCS 2012•Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure 3: Respiratory Tract Irritation Toxicity for Reproduction OSHA HCS 2012•Data lacking Respiratory sensitization OSHA HCS 2012•Respiratory Sensitizer 1 Serious eye damage/Irritation OSHA HCS 2012•Eye Mild Irritation 2B Target Organs Skin/Dermal, Lungs, Respiratory System Rou
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 9 of 13 Carcinogenic Effects CAS OSHA IARC NTP Wood dust as Wood Not dust, all soft and hard Available woods Not Listed Group 1-Carcinogenic Known Human Carcinogen Formaldehyde Specifically Regulated Carcinogen Group 1-Carcinogenic Known Human Carcinogen 50-00-0 Section 12 - Ecological Information Toxicity No information available at this time. As with all foreign substances do not allow to enter the storm drainage systems.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 10 of 13 Section 15 - Regulatory Information Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the mixture SARA Hazard Classifications Acute, Chronic United States Labor U.S. - OSHA - Process Safety Management - Highly Hazardous Chemicals • MDF and ingredients (unless listed below) N/A •Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Not Listed 1000 lb TQ Environment U.S.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 11 of 13 United States - California Environment U.S. - California - Proposition 65 - Carcinogens List • MDF and ingredients (unless listed below) N/A •Formaldehyde 50-00-0 •Wood dust as Wood dust, all soft and hard woods N/A Not Listed carcinogen, initial date 1/1/88 (gas) carcinogen, initial date 12/18/09 Section 16 - Other Information Classification method for mixtures Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 12 of 13 GHS Product Hazard Label MDF According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 HCS DANGER This product is generally an article but is regulated under OSHA for the release of wood dust during mechanical operations releasing dust. No adverse health effects are expected if the product is handled in accordance with the product label and the product Safety Data Sheet. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs include: Causes skin irritation.
Safety Data Sheet PAGE 13 of 13 California Proposition 65 Notification Requirement Warning Drilling, sawing, or machining wood products generates wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
