SAFETY DATA SHEET
ProBalsa Issue date: 2015-06-01 Revised: 2015-06-01
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1.IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Supplier:
Contact:
ProBalsa
Wood panel balsa, finished
DIAB Americas LP
315 Seahawk Drive
DeSoto, Texas 75115
Infotrac at Telephone #:1 -800-535-5053
2.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Probalsa wood is deemed non -hazardous as defined by OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR1910.1200
Wood dust, a by-product generated from sawing, sanding or machining wood
and wood products, is considered hazardous and is regulated under the
Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
3.COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGRE DIENTS
ProBalsa wood is a naturally renewable resource from Balsa trees that have
been trimmed and shaped to provide sheets of end grain wood.
4.FIRST-AID MEASURES
ProBalsa wood is a non -hazardous material. Wood dust can be generated
during the process of sawing, sanding or machining ProBalsa. Wood dust is
hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
Inhalation: In mild cases of balsa dust inhalation, remove affected
person from the area and into fresh air. In extreme cases,
when breathing is h indered or stopped, immediately call
emergency medical services. If breathing is hindered, give
oxygen. If breathing is stopped administer CPR.
Skin contact: Do not blow off dust, wash with soap and water.
Eye contact: Flush with large quantities of water, including upper and
lower eyelids. Seek medical attention if irritation
persists.
Ingestion: Due to material form and appli cation, ingestion is
considered unlikely. It May result in irritation of the
digestive tract.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point Greater than 400 F (200 C)
[ASTM D1929]
Auto-ignition Greater than 750 F (400 C)
Flammability Limits in Air not determined
Hazardous Decomposition Products None known
Extinguishing Media Water, water Fog, C0
2
, dry
chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedures None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Product may smolder unless
doused with water
Oxygen Index 24
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills Not Applicable (Solid Wood form)
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Dust collection equipment should be used when machining large quantities of
material. Floor dust may be collected with normal ship vacuum or by
sweeping.
Product is combustible. Use reasonable care and caution
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Effects of Overexposure: Eyes Dust contact with eyes c an
cause mild irritation, redness,
tearing
Skin – Exposure causes no known
effect
Breathing – Excessive inhalation
of dust from product can cause
asphyxiation due to coating the
lung tissues
Swallowing – No adverse health
effect known
Effects of Chronic Exposure: No adverse chronic health effects
are known for this product, but
enhanced allergic conditions may
occur for certain people. We do
not know of any medical
conditions that might be
aggravated by exposure to this
product
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Protective Equipment to be Used
Respiratory Protection: Where use results in generation
of dust from product, use of
dust/mist respirator is
recommended.
Ventilation: Where use results in generation
of dust from product, provid e
sufficient mechanical (general
and/or local exhaust) ventilation
or vacuum assisted dust
collection to prevent explosive
concentrations of airborne dust
from developing.
Protective Clothing: Gloves not necessary. Normal
work clothes covering arms and
legs.
Eye Protection: Goggles are recommended in those
cases where use results in
generation of dust.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Light brown wood grain material in sheet form.
Boiling Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density Solid, not applicable
Specific Gravity 0.06 – 0.30
Evaporation Rate N/A
Percent Volatile by Volume N/A
Solubility in Water by Weight N/A
Description Light brown, wood grain
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Avoid Contact With): Strong oxidizers can cause
ignition and subsequent
burning.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to open flame or
excessive heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, and traces of low
molecular weight hydrocarbons
and organic acids.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORM ATION
No known hazards by handling the product at normal temperatures.
Dust collection equipment should be used when machining large quantities of
material. Floor dust may be collected with normal ship vacuum or by
sweeping.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATI ON
ProBalsa is considered not to be harmful. The product is not soluble in
water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATI ONS
Balsa wood or dust does not contain any known hazardous substance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No known restrictions for Air, Sea, Rail or Ground transportation.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATI ON
D.O.T. Hazard Classification: ORM-C no label required
16. OTHER INFORMATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS BASED ON DATA CONSIDERED TO BE ACCURATE. WHILE
THE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE
THEREOF. SINCE THE USE OF T HIS INFORMATION AND THE CONDITIONS AND USE OF THIS
PRODUCT ARE CONTROLLED BY THE USER, IT IS THE USER S OBLIGATION TO DETERMINE THE
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.