Hardwood Specialty Products – Echo Wood
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Material Safety Data Sheet – Echo Wood
Originally prepared in October 2007
Hardwoods Specialty Products
333 Changhong Street, Wukang Town, Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
Tel: 0086-572-806-1397
Section I – Production Information
Product Name: Engineered Wood (including Engineered Wood Block, Engineered Wood
Sawn Lumber, Engineered Wood Sliced Veneer.)
Chemical Family: Nil.
HMIS Rating: Health= Sound, Fire=B2 grade, Reactivity=Nil;
Effects to Health:
During manufacturing, the product may release small quantities of formaldehyde in a
gaseous form. The concentration tested is no more than 1.5mg/L for E1 Grade products
and no more than 5.0mg/L for E2 Grade products using the desiccator method. The
concentration will reach peak value in a confined area. Emissions decrease through time
as the panels age. Manual or mechanical cutting or abrasion processes performed on the
product can result in the generation of wood dust.
1. Wood Dust
May cause nasal dryness, irritation and obstruction. Coughing, wheezing, sneezing and
sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported.
2. Gaseous Formaldehyde
May cause temporary irritation to eyes, nose and throat. Some reports suggest that
formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma and that pre-existing
respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
Formaldehyde is listed by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a
probable human carcinogen.
The National Toxicology Program (NTP) includes
formaldehyde in the Annual Report on Carcinogens. Formaldehyde is regulated by OSHA
as a potential cancer agent.
In studies involving rats, formaldehyde has been shown to cause nasal cancer after
long-term exposure to very high concentrations (14+ ppm), far above those normally found
in the workplace using this product.
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducted an epidemiological study of industrial
workers exposed to formaldehyde (published June 1986). The NCI concluded that the
data provides little evidence that mortality from cancer is associated with the formaldehyde
exposure at the levels experienced by workers in the study.
Section II – Ingredients
Ingredients
CAS#
Maximum Content (% weight) Exposure Limits
Wood Veneer Nil
90-92%
Urea Formaldehyde Resin
9011-05-6
6-8%
Polyvinyl Acetates Resin (PVA)
0-1%
Glycol
0-0.5%
Dyes
0-1%
Pigments
0-0.3%
Primary Hazard Warning
The above-mentioned ingredients are combined with glue and pressure. The adhesives
used during the manufacturing process are cured leaving only a little amount of
formaldehyde in the product. Formaldehyde emissions decrease through time as the
panels age. According to EU standards the free formaldehyde can be rated:
E0, the emission of free formaldehyde is not more than 0.5mg/L
E1, the emission of free formaldehyde is not more than 1.5mg/L
E2, the emission of free formaldehyde is not more than 5.0mg/L
Section III – Hazardous Identification
Ingestion:
Not likely to occur
Eye Contact:
Sawn dust and gaseous formaldehyde may cause temporary irritation or a
burning sensation. Wood dust can cause mechanical irritation
Skin Contact:
Both formaldehyde and various species of wood dust may evoke allergic
contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals.
Inhalation:
Sawn dust, vapor and gas may irritate the throat and lung and cause
trachea or chest disease and asthma.
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Section IV – First Aid Measure/Health Hazard Data
Eyes:
Flush with large amounts of fresh water. If irritation persists, get medical
attention.
Skin:
Wash with mild soap and fresh water.
irritation or dermatitis occurs.
Get medical advice if rash, persistent
Ingestion: Not applicable
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical advice if persistent irritation, severe
coughing or breathing difficulty occurs.
Teratology: Nil
Reproduction: Nil
Section V – Accidental Release Measures
Accidental Release Measures: Nil
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Nil.
Section VI – Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability Class: B2 Grade.
Flash Point: Nil.
LEL: Nil.
Auto Ignition Temperature: Unable to self-ignite.
Extinguishing Media: Water, sand, spray
Firefighting Procedures and Instructions: Nil.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Nil.
Section VII – Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Good ventilation, avoid high moisture
and humidity, keep away from direct sunlight and keep away from fire. Use care when
handling the veneers to ensure that they do not split or crack.
Other precautions: Nil.
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Section VIII – Control Measures and Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Equipment shall be installed to take away dust.
Respiratory protection: Wear masks.
Skin protection: Wear uniform.
Eye protection: Wear eye protection when cutting or generating dust
Ventilation: Avoid dusty conditions.
Good ventilation is needed.
Section IX – Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: Nil.
Vapor Density: Nil.
Melting Point: Nil.
Evap Rate: Unable to evaporate.
Vapor Pressure: Nil.
Volatile: Nil.
Vapor Density: Nil.
Solubility in water: Nil.
Specific Gravity: 0.55-0.80g/cm3
PH: 6-8.
Odor: Because of the presence of resin, free formaldehyde emission may occur from the
surface of the newly manufactured Engineered wood and newly cut Engineered wood.
Appearance: Two types, Engineered wood lumber and Engineered wood veneer. The
thickness of Engineered wood lumber ranges from 5-900mm and that of Engineered wood
veneer is 0.12-4.0mm, which is made by pressing wood veneer with glues and resins.
Section X – Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability (conditions to avoid): Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and
moisture/humidity.
Incompatibility: Nil.
Hazardous decomposition products: Small amounts of free formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Nil.
Section XI – Ecological Information
Ecotoxiological: Nil.
Chemical Fate Information: Self decompose or burn.
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Section XII – Regulatory Information
(not meant to be all inclusive-selected regulations represented)
US Federal Regulations: Nil.
OSHA: Yes.
CERCLA: Nil.
International Regulations: Yes.
China Regulations: Yes.
Section XIII – Disposal/Waste Disposal
Waste Disposal: Self-decomposition or burn.
Section XIV – Other Information
Nil.
Disclaimer: The following herein is based on the data available to Hardwoods Specialty
Products and is believed to be accurate. However, Hardwoods Specialty Products makes
no warranty expressed or implied regarding the completeness or accuracy of this data or
the results obtained from its use. Therefore, users should make their own investigations to
determine the suitability of the information for their particular purpose. Hardwoods Specialty
Products assumes no legal responsibility for personal injury or property damages arising
from the use of the product in question.
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