JE HIGGINS LUMBER CO -- PLYWOODS & PARTICLE BOARDS  -- 5640-00F036941
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PLYWOODS & PARTICLE BOARDS
MSDS Date:07/01/1988
FSC:5640
NIIN:00F036941
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JE HIGGINS LUMBER CO
Box:4124
City:CONCORD
State:CA
ZIP:94524-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:415-674-9300
Emergency Phone Num:415-674-9300
Preparer's Name:PAULINE EWART
CAGE:HIGGI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JE HIGGINS LUMBER CO
Box:4124
City:CONCORD
State:CA
ZIP:94524-5000
Country:US
Phone:415-674-9300
CAGE:HIGGI

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:WOOD DUST
OSHA PEL:15 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC;
    ACGIH; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP; IARC - GROUP 2A) *94-3*
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
OSHA PEL:3 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:AMMONIA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE-ANHYDROUS, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Other REC Limits:25 PPM
OSHA PEL:25 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:PARAFFIN WAX FUME, PARAFFIN
CAS:8002-74-2
RTECS #:RV0350000
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
    EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. PROLONGED EXPOSURE: DERMITITIS/RESPIRATORY
    SENSITIZATION/ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. EYES/SKIN:
    IRRITATION. PROLONGED EXPOSURE: DERMITITIS/RESPIRATORY
    SENSITIZATION/ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SENSITIVE INDIVIDUALS MORE
    SUSCEPTIBLE TO IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR
    15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTO IGNITION TEMP >400F.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN STORAGE AREAS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL/HALF FACE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:NORMAL, LOCAL EXHAUST DURING MACHINING, GENERAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED FOR SENSATIVE INDIVIDUALS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES DURING MACHINING.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL WORK & PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:WOOD FIBER SHEETS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, PARTICULATE MATTER, OTHER
    ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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