Wood appearance with wood odor. Color is dependent on customer choice of color and finish. Remove burned or wet dust to open area after fire is extinguished. This classification is based primarily on IARC's evaluation of increased risk in the occurrence of adenocarcinomas of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses associated with exposure to wood dust. IARC did not find sufficient evidence to associate cancers of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, lung, lymphatic and hematopoietic systems, stomach, colon, or rectum with exposure to wood dust.
Wood dust can cause severe eye irritation.
Various species of wood can elicit allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals. May cause nasal dryness, irritation, and obstruction. No known hazards. Thermal-oxidative degradation of wood produces irritating and toxic fumes and gases including CO, aldehydes, and organic acids. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents and drying oils.