Material Safety Data Sheet
Corrugated Boxes
Weyerhaeuser Company Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
PO Box 9777 Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp Revised Date: October 10, 2007
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Corrugated box constructed from linerboard and Various
corrugated medium.
Product Synonyms: Shipping Container, Carton, Package, Bulk Bin
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name CAS# Percent Agency Exposure Limits Comments
PEL-TWA 15 mg/m3 Total dust
Pulp (cellulose) 65996-61-4 95 - 99 OSHA None
PEL-TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable
OSHA
(Linerboard and dust
TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3 Total dust
Corrugated ACGIH
Medium)
PEL-TWA 15 mg/m3 Total dust
Starch 9005-25-8 1-4 OSHA None
PEL-TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable
(Adhesive) OSHA
dust
TLV-TWA 10 mg/m3 Total dust
ACGIH
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: The products are boxes and typically are brown in color and practically
odorless.
Primary Health Hazards: The primary health hazard posed by this product is thought to be due to
exposure to dust.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure: Inhalation.
Ingestion: Not applicable for the product in purchased form. Considered relatively non-toxic.
Skin: Not applicable for the product in purchased form.
鈱? Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause unpleasant obstruction in the nasal passages.
鈱? Eye: Dust may mechanically irritate eyes, resulting in redness or watering.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Cellulose dust may aggravate preexisting
respiratory conditions or allergies.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute Health Hazards: Slight eye irritation.
Chronic Health Hazards: Paper (cellulose) dust is a biologically inert substance that has little or no effect
on the lungs and does not produce significant organic disease or toxic effect when allowable
exposure limits are met.
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3. Hazard Identification (cont鈥檇.)
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not Listed
IARC Monographs: Not Listed
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed
4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: Not applicable for product in purchased form.
Eye Contact: Treat dust in eye as foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Seek
medical attention if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Contact: Handling product may cause dryness of skin.
Skin Absorption: Not applicable for the product in purchased form.
Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause unpleasant obstruction in the nasal passages.
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical assistance if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or breathing
difficulty occurs.
Note to Physician: In case of ingestion, monitor for acidosis and central nervous system changes.
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NAP
LFL = NAP UFL = NAP
Flammable Limits:
Extinguishing Media: Water.
Autoignition Temperature: NAV
Special Firefighting Procedures: None.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Depending on moisture content, particle diameter, and rate of
heating, cellulose dust may explode in the presence of an ignition source. An airborne concentration
of 30,000 mg/m3 is often used as the LEL for cellulose pulp.
0 1 0 NAP
HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = Fire = Reactivity = PPE =
0 1 0
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = Fire = Reactivity =
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep or vacuum dust for recovery or
disposal. Avoid dusty conditions and provide adequate ventilation. Use NIOSH approved dust
respirator and goggles where ventilation is not possible and exposure limits may be exceeded.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken In Handling and Storage: No special handling precautions are required.
Keep in cool, dry place away from open flame, sparks and other sources of ignition.
8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. A NIOSH approved dust
respirator is recommended when allowable exposure limits may be exceeded.
EYE PROTECTION 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. However, goggles or safety glasses
are recommended if the product is used in such a way as to generate high dust levels.
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8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection (cont鈥檇.)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. However, cloth, canvas, or
leather gloves are recommended to minimize potential mechanical irritation from handling product.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT 鈥? None expected for product in purchased form.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES 鈥? Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, and at the end of the
shift.
Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST 鈥? Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) 鈥? Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that
exposure limits are met.
SPECIAL 鈥? None
OTHER 鈥? None
9. Physical/Chemical Properties
Physical Description: Generally brown in color and practically odorless
NAP
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg):
NAP
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
NAP
Freezing Point:
NAP
Melting Point:
NAP
Molecular Formula:
NAP
Molecular Weight:
NAP
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient:
NAP
Odor Threshold:
NAP
pH:
Insoluble, 2% extractable
Solubility in Water (% by weight):
0.1 - 0.3
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
NAP
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
NAP
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
NAP
Density (pounds/gallon)
NAP
Viscosity:
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70oF (21oC)]: NAP
NAP
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt):
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Unstable Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid open flame and sparks.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Combustion products include carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide and fine particulate in the form of smoke.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur Will not occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None known.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None known.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: Non available for product in purchased form.
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11. Toxicological Information (cont鈥檇.)
Components:
Cellulose:
Sprague-Dawley rats received 500, 2500, or 5000 mg cellulose/kg BW (25% w/v in tap water) by oral
gavage for 90 days. Cellulose particles were not observed in any tissue examined. No ill effects were
found in any other parameter or organ evaluated. The NOAEL was found to be more than 5000
mg/kg BW, which was the highest dosage tested. (Source - RTECS No FJ5691460).
LC50 (rats, inhalation) = 5,800 mg/m3/4 hours.
Starch:
Oral Rat - lowest published toxic dose: 420 gm/kg/4 week- continuous.
Target Organs: Upper respiratory system.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: Material is expected to be readily biodegradable.
Environmental Toxicity: Biodegradation of product may promote soil fertility and plant growth. No toxic
components are used in the manufacture of these materials.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Recycling centers are available in nearly every major and most small cities
within the US and Canada that can take waste paper at no charge. Deposit in a landfill or incinerate
in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Cellulose is not listed under any sections of
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or Canadian National Pollution Release
Inventory (NPRI). Follow all applicable federal, state, provincial and local regulations. It is, however,
the user's responsibility to determine at the time of disposal whether your product meets RCRA
criteria for hazardous waste.
14. Transport Information
Mode: (Air, Land, water) Not regulated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Not listed as a hazardous material in Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
(TDG) regulations. Not listed as a hazardous material for IATA, and IMDG
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
NAP
Hazard Class:
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
NAP
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for Product/Size:
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: Cellulose and starch are on the TSCA inventory.
CERCLA: NAP
DSL: Product ingredients are listed.
OSHA: Finished product is not regulated by OSHA鈥攃onsidered an article.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
California 鈥? This product does not contain a substance identified on the Proposition 65 list at levels that
pose a significant risk for purposes of Section 25249.10(c) or result in an observable effect for
purposes of Section 25249.10(c) of the Act.
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15. Regulatory Information (cont鈥檇.)
Pennsylvania 鈥? This product contains cellulose and starch, substances identified on Pennsylvania鈥檚
special hazardous substance list.
SARA 313 Information: This product does not contain a substance that exceeds the De Minims
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, section 313 and 40-CFR 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard
Categories鈥? promulgated under SARA Title III Sections 311 and 312 and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
An immediate (acute) health hazard No
A delayed (chronic) health hazard No
A corrosive hazard No
A fire hazard No
A reactivity hazard No
A sudden release hazard No
FDA: Product is not intended to be ingested. Product ingredients cellulose and starch are approved for
direct food contact and are designated as General Regarded As Safe (GRAS).
WHMIS Classification: Product ingredients are not listed under the WHMIS hazardous ingredient
disclosure list. This MSDS contains all other information required by the Controlled Products
Regulations.
CONEG: This product is certified to be in full compliance with CONEG Model Legislation for packaging
and packaging ink components.
16. Additional Information
Date Prepared: 08/10/2006
Date Revised: 10/10/2007
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp
User鈥檚 Responsibility: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the
experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be
accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this MSDS is the most up-to-date issue.
Definition of Common Terms:
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AICS = Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
C = Ceiling Limit
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number
DOT = U. S. Department of Transportation
DSL = Domestic Substance List
EC50 = Effective concentration that inhibits the endpoint to 50% of control population
EINECS = European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances or European List of
Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS = Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances List
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
HMIS = Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
KECL = South Korean Existing Chemicals List
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LEL = Lower Explosive Limit
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NPRI = Canadian National Pollution Release Inventory
NTP = National Toxicology Program
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
STP = Standard Temperature and Pressure
TCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
TDG = Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TDLo = Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
UFL = Upper Flammable Limit
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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