MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LEAD LINED WOOD DOOR
A & L Shielding Inc.
268 Old Lindale Road
Rome, GA 30161
Phone: (706)235-8822
SECTION 1 - Product Identi铿乧ation
Product: Lead Lined Wood Doors Manufacturing Location: Rome, Georgia, USA
Synonyms: None
SECTION 2 - Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Component CAS No. % by wt. Exposure Limits Comments
Wood None 15 PEL-TWA 5mg/m3 Total dust
Stiles, Rails, and PEL-TWA 2.5mg/m3 Select Hardwood
Particleboard Core TLV-STEL 10mg/m3 Softwood total dust
Lead 7439-92-1 40-82 PEL - TWA 0.05mg/m3 Elemental/Inorganic
TLV - TWA 0.15mg/m3 compounds
Leaded Glass None 0-10 None
Door Faces:
- Wood None 1-3 See above for wood See above for wood
- Plastic None None
Resin Solids
-Urea formaldehyde 9055-05-6 1-5 PEL - TWA 0.75ppm Free gaseous
PEL - STEL 2.0ppm formaldelyde
(Contains less than 0.1% free formaldehyde)
- Contact Adhesive None <1 None
- PVA Adhesive None <1 None
SECTION 3 - Hazard Identi铿乧ation
Appearance and Odor: Doors with a variety of grain patterns and hues. The products have a slight aromatic odor. Wood component
may contain alder, ash, aspen, basswood, beech, birch, bubinga, cherry, chestnut, cottonwood, cypress, elm, 铿乺, gum, hemlock, hickory,
koa, mahogany (true and false), mansonia, maple, oak (red and white), pine poplar, spruce, teak, walnut.
Primary Health Hazards: The primary health hazards posed by this product are thought to be due to exposure to dust and/or lead
particles generated from sawing, sanding, drilling, or routing this product, or exposure to free gaseous formaldehyde.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
( ) Ingestion:
(x) Skin: Dust
(x) Inhalation: Dust, gas
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Gaseous formaldehyde or wood dust may aggravate preexisting respiratory
conditions or allergies.
Chronic Health Hazards: Wood dust, depending on the species, may cause allergic contact dermatitis and respiratory sensitization
with prolonged, repetitive contact or exposure to elevated dust levels. Prolonged exposure to wood dust has been reported by some
observers to be associated with nasal cancer. Long-term overexposure to lead dust or fumes can result in systemic lead poisoning.
Carcinogenicity Listing:
(x) NTP: Formaldehyde, Groups 2A and 2B
(x) IARC Monographs: Formaldehyde, Group 2A; Wood dust, Group 1
(x) OSHA Regulated: Formaldehyde, Lead
Gaseous formaldehyde and lead have been shown to cause cancer in certain laboratory animals after long term exposure to very high
concentrations (14+ ppm for formaldehyde), far above those normally found in the workplace with this product.
IARC - Group 1: Carcinogenic to Humans: Suf铿乧ient evidence of carcinogenicity. This classi铿乧ation is primarily based on studies
showing an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses.
IARC did not 铿乶d suf铿乧ient evidence of an association between occupational exposure to wood dust and cancers of the oropharynx,
hypopharynx, lung, lymphatic and hematopoietic systems, stomach, colon, or rectum.
IARC - Group 2A: Probably Carcinogenic to Humans: Limited evidence of carcinogenicity to humans; suf铿乧ient evidence of
carcinogenicity in experimental animals.
NTP - Groups 2A and 2B: The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has reported formaldehyde and lead are reasonably anticipated
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to be a carcinogen, meaning there is limited evidence of carcinogenicity from human studies (Group 2A) or suf铿乧ient evidence of
carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals (Group 2B).
SECTION 4 - Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Ingestion: Not applicable under normal use.
Eye Contact: Gaseous formaldehyde may cause temporary irritation or a temporary burning sensation. Wood, lead, paper, or plastic
dust(s) may cause mechanical irritation. Treat dust in eye as foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Get medical help if
irritation persists.
Skin Contact: High concentrations of gaseous formaldehyde may cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals resulting in
redness, itching, and occasionally, hives. Wood dust(s) of certain species may elicit allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals, as
well as mechanical irritation resulting in hives. Get medical help if rash, irritation or dermatitis occurs.
Skin Absorption: Not known to occur under normal use.
Inhalation: High concentrations of gaseous formaldehyde may cause temporary irritation to the nose and throat. Wood, lead, paper,
or plastic dust(s) may cause unpleasant obstruction in the nasal passages, resulting in dryness of nose, dry cough, sneezing, and
headaches. Remove to fresh air. Get medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing or breathing dif铿乧ulty occurs.
SECTION 5 - Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NAP
Flammable Limits:
LEL: See below under 鈥淯nusual Fire and Explosion Hazards鈥?
UEL: NAP
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, sand, dry chemical.
Autoignition Temperature: 400掳-500掳F (204掳-260掳C) for wood.
Special Fire铿乬hting Procedures: Wet down with water
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Depending on moisture content and, more importantly, particle diameter, wood dust may explode
in the presence of an ignition source. An airborne concentration of 40 grams (40,000 mg) of dust per cubic meter of air is often used as
the LEL for wood dust. This product in purchased form minimizes the possibility of dust release.
SECTION 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Not applicable for product in purchased form. Dust generated from sawing,
sanding, drilling, or routing this product may be vacuumed or shoveled for recovery or disposal. Avoid dusty conditions and provide good
ventilation.
Other Precautions: A NIOSH/MSHA-approved full-face respirator or half-mask respirator with chemical goggles should be worn when
the formaldehyde and/or wood dust allowable exposure limits may be exceeded. It is recommended that the full-face and half-mask
respirators have a combination formaldehyde and dust cartridge.
SECTION 7 - Handling and Storage
Precautions to be taken In Handling and Storage: No special handling precautions are required for product in purchased form. Keep
in cool, dry place away from open 铿俛me. This product may release small quantities of gaseous formaldehyde. Store in a well ventilated
area.
SECTION 8 - Exposure Control Measures
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. A NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator is recommended
when allowable exposure limits may be exceeded.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Not required. However, cloth, canvas, or leather gloves are recommended to minimize potential mechanical
irritation from handling product.
EYE PROTECTION 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. Goggles or safety glasses are recommended when machining this
product and in areas with high dust levels.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT 鈥? Not applicable for product in purchased form. Outer garments may be desirable
in extremely dusty areas.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES 鈥? Follow good hygienic and housekeeping practices. Wash hands before eating if lead dust is suspected
on skin or clothing. Clean up areas where dust settles to avoid excessive accumulation of this combustible material. Minimize blowdown
or other practices that generate high airborne-dust concentrations.
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.
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SECTION 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg): NAP (Wood); 3,164潞F (1,740潞C) (Lead)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): NAP
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm): NAP
Speci铿乧 Gravity (H2O = 1): Variable for wood; depends on species and moisture content. 11.3 (Lead).
Melting Point: NAP (Wood); 621潞F (Lead)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1): NAP
Solubility in Water (% by weight): Insoluble
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70掳F (21掳C)]: 0
pH: NAP
SECTION 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable ( ), Unstable (x)
Stable Conditions to Avoid: Avoid open 铿俛me. Product may ignite at temperatures in excess of 400潞F (204潞C).
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Avoid contact with oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Depending on moisture content, availability of oxygen, and temperature, thermal
decomposition products include carbon monoxide, water, various aldehydes (both
aliphatic and aromatic), tars, carbon, and lead fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: ( ) May occur (x) Will not occur
SECTION 11 - Toxicological Information
No information available for product in purchased form. Individual component information is listed below if available.
Wood: Wood dust (softwood or hardwood) OSHA Hazard Rating = 3.3; moderately toxic with probable oral lethal dose to humans being
0.5-5 g/kg (about 1 pound for a 70 kg or 150 pound person).
Paper: (cellulose): LD50 (rat, inhalation) = 5,800 mg/m3/4 hours.
Plastic: None.
Resin solids: None.
Formaldehyde: OSHA hazard rating = 3 for local and systemic acute and chronic exposures; highly toxic. Irritation studies: human skin,
150 ug/3 days, intermittent exposure produced mild results; human eye, 1 ppm/6 minuets produced mild results. Toxicity studies:
human inhalation TCLo of 8 ppm reported, but response not speci铿乪d; human inhalation TCLo of 17 mg/m3 for 30 minutes produced eye
and pulmonary results; human inhalation TCLo of 300 ug/m3 produced nose and central nervous system results; LC50 (rat, inhalation) =
1,000 mg/m3/30 minutes; LC50 (mice, inhalation) = 400 mg/m3/2 hours.
Lead: TDLo (woman, oral) = 450 mg/kg/6Y produced 铿俛ccid paralysis, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, and muscle weakness. TCLo
(human, inhalation) = 10 ug/m3 produced gastritis and liver changes (liver results not speci铿乪d).
Source: OSHA Regulated Hazardous Substances, Government Institutes, Inc., February 1990; Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical
Substances (RTECS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (provided by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
Safety, CCINFO November 1995).
SECTION 12 - Ecological Information
No information available at this time.
SECTION 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Dry land disposal is acceptable in most states if disposed of or discarded in its purchased form. It is, however,
the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine at the time of disposal whether the product meets EPA RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. Follow
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14 - Transport Information
Not regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
SECTION 15 - Regulatory Information
TSCA
All ingredients are on the TSCA inventory.
STATE RIGHT-TO KNOW
This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure requirements of:
* California Prop 65 - Lead; This product also contains formaldehyde which depending on temperature and humidity may be
emitted from the product. Formaldehyde is a compound that is known in the State of California to cause cancer. The manufacturer of the
core material, Weyerhaeuser, has evaluated formaldehyde emission rates from its products and have found these rates to be below the
鈥榥o signi铿乧ant risk鈥? level that would require product warnings.
* New Jersey - Formaldehyde and lead
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* Pennsylvania - Lead; When cut or otherwise machined, the product may emit wood dust and formaldehyde both are listed
substance in Pennsylvania.
SARA 313 Information: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical except lead that is subject to SARA Title III
Section 313 supplier noti铿乧ation requirements.
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 de铿乶itions, to meet the following categories:
* An immediate (acute) health hazard -yes (lead)
* A delayed (chronic) health hazard - yes (formaldehyde, lead)
* A 铿乺e hazard - no
* A reactivity hazard - no
* A sudden release hazard - no
SECTION 16 - Additional Information
Date Prepared: 09/18/02
Date Revised: 01/08
Prepared By: Manufacturing Management
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 this information is suitable for their applications and to follow safety precautions as may be necessary. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this sheet is the most up-to-date issue.
For additional information, see www.alshielding.com or e-mail A & L Shielding Inc. at service@alshielding.com
De铿乶ition of Common Terms:
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
C = Ceiling Limit
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
MSHA = Mining Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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)
TCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
TDLo = Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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