PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET - Medite
Weyerhaeuser
Europe Ltd
Redmondstown
Clonmel
Co.Tipperary
Ireland
Tel + 353 (0) 52 82300
Fax + 353 (0) 52 21815
Weyerhaeuser-europe.com
| Product
Type: |
Interior
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) |
| Trade
Name: |
Medite |
| Ingredients |
Mixed Softwood
80 – 85%Remainder comprises
Polymerised Resin, Paraffin Wax,
Moisture, and
Formaldehyde < 9 mg/100g (Class A) |
| PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Specific
gravity |
0.65 –
0.99 |
| Appearance
& Colour |
Light brown
solid woody colour |
| FIRE
& EXPLOSION HAZARDS |
|
| Extinguisher
Media |
Water |
| Explosion
hazards |
None for Medite in its
solid form; however airborne
wood dust generated during re-manufacturing
operations may present an explosion hazard.
Smoking should not be permitted. Dust should be
removed continuously from processing machinery. |
| HEALTH
HAZARDS |
Inhalation of wood dust
may cause increased mucosal output and possibly an allergic
reaction in some persons. Wood dust impinged upon the
eyes will cause irritation. Most effects are readily reversible
after end of exposure. |
| SPECIAL
CONTROL METHODS |
Recommend high efficiency
dust collection during
re-manufacturing, to ensure compliance with the limits
set for wood dust under Health & Safety Regulations. |
| PERSONAL
PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION |
Use dust masks and safety
glasses. |
| OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMITS |
|
| Softwood
dust |
5 mg/m³ Sen EH40
MEL (8 hour TWA) |
| Formaldehyde |
2 ppm (2.5 mg/ m³)
EH40 MEL (8 hour TWA)
2ppm (2.5mg/m³) EH40 STEL (15 minutes) |
| FIRST
AID |
|
| Inhalation
of wood dust |
Fresh air, clean nasal
passages. |
| Contamination
of eyes with wood dust |
Flush with tepid water
for 15 minutes. |
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SHEET - Medite 313
Weyerhaeuser
Europe Ltd
Redmondstown
Clonmel
Co.Tipperary
Ireland
Tel + 353 (0) 52 82300
Fax + 353 (0) 52 21815
Weyerhaeuser-europe.com
| PRODUCT
TYPE |
Moisture Resistant MDF |
| TRADE
NAME |
Medite 313 |
| INGREDIENTS |
Mixed Softwood 80 –
85%Remainder comprises
Polymerised Resin, Paraffin Wax,
Green Dye, Moisture, and Formaldehyde
< 9 mg/100g
(Class A) |
| PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Specific
gravity |
0.65 – 0.99 |
| Appearance
& Colour |
Light brown surface with
green coloured core. |
| FIRE
& EXPLOSION HAZARDS |
|
| Extinguisher
Media |
Water |
| Explosion hazards |
None for Medite 313 in its solid form;
however airborne wood dust generated during re-manufacturing
operations may present an explosion hazard. Smoking should
not be permitted. Dust should be removed continuously
from processing machinery. |
| HEALTH HAZARDS |
Inhalation of wood dust may cause
increased mucosal output and possibly an allergic reaction
in some persons. Wood dust impinged upon the eyes will
cause irritation. Most effects are readily reversible
after end of exposure. |
| SPECIAL CONTROL
METHODS |
Recommend high efficiency dust collection
during
re-manufacturing, to ensure compliance with the limits
set for wood dust under Health & Safety Regulations. |
| PERSONAL PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATION |
Use dust masks and safety glasses. |
| MAXIMUM EXPOSURE
LIMITS |
Softwood dust5 mg/m³ Sen EH40
MEL (8 hour TWA) |
| Formaldehyde |
2 ppm (2.5 mg/ m³) EH40 MEL (8 hour TWA)
2 ppm (2.5 mg/m³) EH40 STEL (15 minutes) |
| FIRST AID |
|
| Inhalation of
wood dust |
Fresh air, clean nasal passages. |
| Contamination
of eyes with wood dust |
Flush with tepid water for 15 minutes. |
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SHEET - Medite FR
Weyerhaeuser
Europe Ltd
Redmondstown
Clonmel
Co.Tipperary
Ireland
Tel + 353 (0) 52 82300
Fax + 353 (0) 52 21815
Weyerhaeuser-europe.com
| PRODUCT
TYPE |
Flame Retardent MDF |
| TRADE
NAME |
Medite FR |
| GRADES |
Class 0, 1, B1, M1 |
| INGREDIENTS |
Mixed Softwood 80 – 85%Remainder
comprises
Polymerised Resin, Paraffin Wax, Red Dye,
Inorganic Phosphate, Moisture, and Formaldehyde ? 9 mg/100g
(Class A) |
| PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
| Specific gravity |
0.65 – 0.99 |
| Appearance &
Colour |
Light brown surface with red coloured
core. |
| FIRE & EXPLOSION
HAZARDS |
(Medite FR has inherent Fire Retardant
properties according to each different grade) |
| Extinguisher
Media |
Water |
| Explosion hazards |
None for Medite FR in its solid form;
however airborne wood dust generated during re-manufacturing
operations may present an explosion hazard. Smoking should
not be permitted. Dust should be removed continuously
from processing machinery. |
| HEALTH HAZARDS |
Inhalation of wood dust may cause
increased mucosal output and possibly an allergic reaction
in some persons. Wood dust impinged upon the eyes will
cause irritation. Most effects are readily reversible
after end of exposure. |
| SPECIAL CONTROL
METHODS |
Recommend high efficiency dust collection
during
re-manufacturing, to ensure compliance with the limits
set for wood dust under Health & Safety Regulations. |
| PERSONAL PROTECTION
RECOMMENDATION |
Use dust masks and safety glasses. |
| OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMITS |
|
| Softwood dust |
5 mg/m³ Sen EH40 MEL (8 hour
TWA) |
| Formaldehyde |
2 ppm (2.5 mg/ m³) EH40 MEL (8
hour TWA)
2 ppm (2.5 mg/m³) EH40 STEL (15 minutes) |
| FIRST AID |
|
| Inhalation of
wood dust |
Fresh air, clean nasal passages. |
| Contamination
of eyes with wood dust |
Flush with tepid water for 15 minutes. |
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