Report (24) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SILLBOR®TREATED WOOD
March 27,2006
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier: SilIBor®Treated Wood
General Use: Treated Wood Products for Indoor Use
MANUFACTURER: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
EXTERIOR WOOD, INC. Medical Assistance: 1-800-222-1222
2685 Index St./PO Box 206 Poison Control: 1-800-837-0496
Washougal, WA 98671
360-835-8561 Manufacturing
404-362-3970 Technical Assistance
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS# _ f EX OS.ORE. .It4 IT "I gitrif)" ..,66
INGREDIENTS OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV ACGIH-STEL
DiSodium Octaborate 12280-03-4 *None None
Tetrahydrate
Wood Dust'
Western Red Cedar N/A 15(total)5.0(respirable) 0.5(inhalable) None
All other Species 15(total)5.0(respirable) 1.0 (inhalable)
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0.75ppm 0.37(Ceiling) 2ppm
'A state-run OSHA program may have more stringent limits for wood dust and/or PNOR. Please contact your state
for further details.
2Only applies to Plywood Products
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation:Airborne treated or untreated wood dust may cause nose, throat or lung irritation. Various species of
untreated wood dust can elicit allergic respiratory response in sensitized persons.
Eye Contact: Treated or untreated wood dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin Contact: Handling wood may result in skin exposure to splinters. Prolonged and/or repeated contact with
treated or untreated wood dust may result in mild irritation. Various species of untreated wood dust can elicit allergic
type skin irritation in sensitized persons.
Ingestion: Not anticipated to occur.
Chronic Wood Dust(treated or untreated) Effects: Wood dust, depending on species, may cause dermatitis on
prolonged, repetitive contact; may cause respiratory sensitization and/or irritation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove from wood dust exposure. If breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. Seek
medical aid if symptoms persist.
Eye Contact: Gently flush any particles from the eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT
RUB THE EYES. Seek medical aid if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Rinse wood dust off with water. DO NOT RUB. Once the skin is free of the wood dust, wash
thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical aid if severe irritation develops.
Ingestion: Rinse the victim's mouth out with water. Do not induce vomiting. If symptoms develop, call a physician.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point NA Lower Explosive Limit NA
Auto-ignition NA Upper Explosive Limit NA
Extinguishing Agents: Not applicable
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES CONT'D
Fire-Fighting Procedures: Fire from a separate fuel source may be intense enough to cause thermal
decomposition releasing toxic fumes and/or gases. Wear complete fire service protective equipment, including full-
face NIOSH and NFPA—approved self-containing breathing apparatus.
Fire and Explosion Hazard: High airborne levels of wood dust may burn rapidly in the air when exposed to an
ignition source.
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak Procedures: Not applicable.
Waste Disposal: See Section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage Conditions: Protect from physical damage. Maintain good housekeeping.
Caution: DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD. Do not use pressure treated chips or sawdust as mulch. Whenever
possible, sawing or machining treated or untreated wood should be performed outdoors to avoid accumulations of
airborne wood dust.Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, using tobacco products, and/or using
restrooms.
NOTE: For plywood products only, provide adequate ventilation to reduce the possible buildup of formaldehyde
vapors.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection: None normally required. When sawing or cutting treated or untreated wood,wear a
NIOSH approved N95 or better dust mask.
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles when sawing or cutting.
Skin/Foot Protection: Leather or comparable gloves to prevent splinters. Long sleeve shirt, pants and steel toed
shoes when handling treated or untreated wood.
Ventilation: Saw, cut or machine wood outdoors or in well ventilated areas. Ventilation should be sufficient to
maintain inhalation exposures below OSHA PEL for particulates.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear ear plugs or muffs when using power tools.
NOTE: For plywood products only, if Formaldehyde vapor level exceeds OSHA PEL or STEL, then a NIOSH
approved respirator is required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Blue Specific Gravity(Water=1) NA
Odor None Boiling Point NA
Solubility in Water NA Vapor Density(Air=1) NA
Physical State Solid Vapor Pressure NA
pH NA Freezing Point NA
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions contributing to instability: None known.
Incompatibilities: Strong acids, open flame and oxidizers.
Hazardous Reactions/Decomposition/Combustion Products: Combustion products may include smoke, toxic
fumes or gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenicity Data: IARC has classified untreated hardwood and hardwood/softwood mix wood dust as a Group
I human carcinogen. The wood dust classification is based primarily on IARC's evaluation of increased risk in the
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occurrence of adenocarcinomas of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses associated with occupational exposures
to untreated wood dust. NTP has classified all untreated wood dust as a carcinogen.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Guidance: DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD. Do not use pressure treated chips or sawdust as mulch.
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of
the product to determine at the time of disposal,whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This
product is typically not considered a hazardous waste but State run waste programs may be more stringent. Check
with your local or state regulators prior to disposal.
14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Hazardous Material Classification: This material is not regulated as a hazardous material by the DOT.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA(29 CFR 1910.1200): This product is regulated under the Hazard Communication Standard.
RCRA(40 CFR 261): DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD. Do not use pressure treated chips or sawdust as mulch.
Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of
the product to determine at the time of disposal, whether the product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This
product is typically not considered a hazardous waste but State run waste programs may be more stringent. Check
with your local or state regulators prior to disposal.
California Proposition 65: No
ABBREVIATIONS
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration TLV Threshold Limit Value
NFPA National Fire Protection AssociationSTEL Short-Term Exposure Limit
FIFRA Federal Insecticide,Fungicide and Rodenticide Act RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Compensation,and Liability Act Hygienists
SARA Superfund Authorization and Reauthorization Act NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
DOT Department of Transportation IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NTP National Toxicology Program IBC International Building Code
CFR Code of Federal Regulations mg/m3 Milligrams per cubic meter
CWA Clean Water Act CAA Clean Air Act
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service
NOTICE: While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof this company makes no
guarantee or warranty,expressed or implied,as to the accuracy,reliability,or completeness of the information.
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Lifetime Limited Warranty for SillBor®Borate Pressure-Treated Wood
1.Limited Warranty Coverage WARRANTIES HE WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE,EXTEND .f )i
it a.SillBoe'Borate Pressure-Treated Wood framing lumber'and SAME BEYOND THEIR CUSTOMARY DURATION,OR MAKE ,I )I
plywood(the"Product(s)"),when installed in a Residential
I WARRANTOR LIABLE FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT IT ( d;
Dwelling=or Agricultural Structure'in an application continuously WOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR IF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HAD 4 ;€
protected from liquid water,are warranted by Arch Wood NOT BEEN GIVEN.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW A
Protection,Inc.against Structural Damage Failure'resulting only LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTSIf
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ij from the three(3)following risks:(1)termites,as shown below;(2) SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. [
carpenter ants;and(3)fungal decay. Arch Wood Protection,Inc. 1€ ?
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j warrants the Products produced by independently owned and 3.Remedies,Exclusions of Remedies,and Limitation of Liability j
/.( licensed SillBoi®wood preservers in conformance with the SillBoe In the event of any Structural Damage Failure of Product(s)covered by 3- d'
Manual of Recommended Practice at time of treating.Each piece of this limited warranty,Owner's sole and exclusive remedy and Arch
JI Product shall bear the SillBoe name at time of delivery.If the wood Wood Protection,Inc.'s sole and exclusive liability will be for
j 0 is marked as being treated to a minimum retention of.17 pcf(13,0) replacement Product(s)for the nonconforming Product(s),and under
(.25 pcf(DOT)),it is warranted against damage from all termites no circumstances will Arch Wood Protection,Inc.be liableI,
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EXCEPT the Formosan termite(Coptotermes formosanus);if the construction,repair,or other costs related to replacement of II
wood is marked as being treated to a minimum retention of.28 pcf nonconforming Product(s). In no event will Arch Wood Protection, ,
I.: (B_O1)(.42 pcf(DOT)),it is warranted against damage from all Inc.be liable for any incidental,special,indirect,multiple,punitive or [
termites INCLUDING Coptotermes formosanus. consequential damages resulting from any defect in Product(s)
I b.This limited warranty shall apply to any original Owners of a supplied,including but not limited to damage to property or lost ;P
Residential Dwelling or Agricultural Structure and for the profits. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
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remainder of the limited warranty period,subject to all exclusions, incidental or consequential damages,so the above limitation or
a limitations,and conditions stated herein,to any new Owner of a exclusion may not apply to you. i€
' Residential Dwelling or Agricultural Structure in which the III
Product(s)is/are originally installed if the conveyance of the 4.Responsibility of Owner
'i Residential Dwelling or Agricultural Structure to the new Owner Owners failure to complete any of the following items shall act as a , ,
occurs within the first ten(10)years of the limited warranty period. waiver of any rights Owner may have against Arch Wood Protection, (E
c.This limited warranty DOES NOT apply to or cover: Inc.under this limited warranty and this limited warranty shall be '
1.Damages to the Product(s)caused by: void. III
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E (i) Product(s)used in any application that allows moisture a.Installation/Maintenance
accumulation or repetitive wetting; 1.Complete soil treatment with an EPA approved termiticide to label
(ii) Misuse or improper handling,installation,or maintenance; recommendations prior to construction completed by a certified pest '
(iii) Physical disturbance of soil subsequent to its preconstruction control operator licensed to perform such work in the state in which s;
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treatment; property is located.Soil treatment must meet state and local building t
(iv) Any improper or incorrectly performed alteration to the code requirements for treatment application.Soil treatments must ,made after the original installation of the Product(s) cover foundations,around postholes,under floors of slab lI
and/or failure of such alteration to meet or exceed all limited construction,and around the perimeter of slabs and foundations. �[[[ i
warranty requirements; 2.Product(s)must be installed in compliance with applicable building
/j (v) Acts of God such as lightning,wind storm,hurricane, codes,and the dwelling must be inspected and certified by a local
tornado,hail,flood,or other similar severe weather or similar building code official.
natural phenomena; 3.All Product(s)must be used only in weather-protected above-ground
(vi) Design,application,or construction of dwelling in which the applications and continuously protected from liquid water. ,1 IProduct(s)is/are installed;or 4.Field treatment of all end cuts and borings,including plumbing and Ill ,1
(vii)Transport,storage,or handling of the Product(s)prior to electrical holes is required on all lumber,except southern yellow pine [[
1 /1installation. and hem-fir two(2)inches or less in thickness. b
1 ,I2.Product(s)not installed in compliance with all applicable building 5.A certified pest control company must conduct on-site termite 11( �}
codes and requirements set forth in this limited warranty; inspections no less than once every three years.Additional treatment a
3.Termite"grazing"damage that does not affect the structural and remedial work shall be performed as necessary based on the 0 j.
integrity of the Product(s); results of the inspection.
4.Damages resulting from an Owner's failure to comply with the 6.This Product(s)cannot be used in an exterior exposure or in an
inspection and maintenance requirements set forth in this limited interior space that creates an exterior environment.Direct Product(s) �j 1
warranty; contact with the ground or in any application which allows for the
5.Any cost associated with removal of damaged Product(s)or accumulation of free water or repetitive wetting condition at any 1
delivery or installation of the replacement Product(s);and time during the limited warranty period shall render this limited ;
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6.Product(s)used in exterior construction whether or not protected warranty void.
with primer,paint,or other product. b.Claims ,
7.Damage from the Formosan termite(Coptotermes formosanus)to 1.Any Owner seeking remedies under this limited warranty must i^
II :I wood treated to a retention level less than of.28 pcf(B2O3)(.42 notify Arch Wood Protection,Inc.in writing within thirty(30)days
pcf(DOT)). after discovering a possible nonconformity of the Product(s),and
before beginning any permanent repairs.By giving such notice,
This limited warranty is only applicable and available for Residential Owner assumes responsibility for a reasonable service and travel
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Dwellings and Agricultural Structures located in the United States. charge as billed if inspection of the dwelling discloses no Structural
Damage Failure.The written notice shall include the date the
i= ' FRAMING LUMBER IN EXCESS OF 4 INCHES IN NOMINAL Product(s)was installed and the treating company name noted on I I
THICKNESS IS NOT WARRANTED. the Product(s).The written notice shall be mailed to Arch Wood ' 11
'"Residential Dwelling"is defined as a dwelling owned and occupied by Protection,Inc.,1955 Lake Park Drive,Suite 100,Smyrna,GA 30080.
EI a single family. 2.It is the Owner's responsibility to establish the date of installation
3"Agricultural Structure"is defined as a building owned and used for and maintain records of pest control company inspections and any
agricultural purposes such as raising livestock,storage of farm subsequent treatments or remedial work.The Owner should do this
equipment,and storage of agricultural products.The warranty does by retaining any records which tend to prove when the Product(s)
not apply to buildings used for commercial purposes such as,but not was installed and inspected,including but not limited to:purchase
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limited to,food processing,heavy manufacturing,or commercial retail invoices and receipts,contractor's billings,service contracts,soil E gg
sales. treatment certificates,pest control inspection reports,and building _ 1'
(: I"Structural Damage Failure"is defined as damage to the Product(s) permits.
11 resulting only from the three(3)risks of termites,carpenter ants,or 3.Upon reasonable notice,the Owner must allow Arch Wood '
II ii fungal decay,which render the Product(s)incapable of structurally Protection,Inc.agents to enter the property and building on which
performing the Product(s)intended function. the Product(s)is installed to inspect such Product(s).Arch Wood 1 1 11
s"Owner"is defined as the legal owner of the residential dwelling. Protection will perform its obligations under this warranty,if any,
Iwithin sixty(60)days of receiving complete information from Owner.
2.Exclusion of Implied Warranties
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have II II
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j APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT(S)AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER other rights which vary from state to state.
EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, For further information,contact: Ei
OR ANY OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING Arch Wood Protection,Inc. ( ,€
FROM THE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE OR 5660 New Northside Dr.,Suite 1100
I. ( ADVERTISING,IF ANY,ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE Atlanta,GA 30328 ?
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WAliRRANTY. NOTHING IN THIS I x
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Species and products treated lumber.If a partially built structure
Per AWPA standards,borates can be used is left uncovered for an extended period of , ' ,s,s
as a pressure treatment to preserve the time,steps should be taken to shield the '' ,
following species. wood from precipitation.
•Lumberwithout incising):southern
( Construction practices �•
pine,hem-fir,jack pine,spruce/pine/fir, SillBor®wood handles very much like
ponderosa pine,lodgepole pine,red pine, ordinary wood.It can be drilled,sawn,
and eastern white pine glued,and finished with standard wood- 59
•Lumber(with incising):coastal Douglas working tools,just like untreated wood.No
fir and western SPF end cut treatment is necessary for sawn
•Plywood:southern pine and Douglas fir Foss-sections or bored holes. •
Borates can also be included in the resin .Dare—
binder in the manufacture of OSB products, Wood such as SillBor®,treated with the DOT
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such as wall sheathing,roof sheathing, type of borate,has been found to be no more ,
radiant barrier panels,and floor sheathing. corrosive than traditional CCA-treated . 1 .
•wood.Code-compliant hardware is .,._
Industry acceptance .,._,.\ ,
Sodium octeptais •
listed in AWPA adequate.While galvanized fasteners and r
connectors are preferable,the use of
preservative standards and is referred to a non-galvanized hardware of sizes and types ., i
SBX.SillBor®wood meets the requirement approved by the model code is acceptable,
of AWPA standard Ul,and is suitable for when attaching joists,studs,or other 1�
Use Categories UC1 and UC2. The Nature of Borates.
framing to SillBor®wood,provided the
Retention levels wood will remain dry in service,protected Found in naturally-occurring
SillBor®wood can be used only above from weather and water.Under similar deposits,borates are a combination
ground,but there are two retention levels. conditions,the use of standard galvanized of boron and oxygen.Although they
Each level can be measured on the basis of strapping or mild steel anchor bolts 1/2"in are EPA-registered pesticides,
boric oxide or disodium octaborate diameter and larger is also acceptable for
effective in preventing,damage from
tetrahydrate(DOT). fastening Sil1BOr®wood to foundations. wood destroying organisms,borates
•0.17 pcf(B203)/0.25 pcf(DOT) Exterior applications are approved for use where human
•0.28 pcf(B203)/0.42 pcf(DOT) This wood must be protected from rain in exposure is frequent.This includes
The lower retention is not effective order to retain its preservative qualities.This sensitive personal uses such as hand
against the Formosan termite(Coptotermes can be accomplished by application of a soap,contact lens cleaner,eyewash,
formosanus),but the higher level is. good primer and two coats of exterior grade and cosmetics.Moreover,the borates
paint.SillBor®wood will remain effective in
Code compliance exposed applications only when the wood is in SillBor®wood do not contain
Borate-treated wood is referenced in the kept well painted.If for any reason the wood volatile organic compounds,so air
following model codes. becomes wetted under the paint film, quality is not affected by the preser
•International Building Code:section adhesion may be impaired. votive.
2308.1.8,preservative treated wood Warranty Since borates are soluble in water,
•International Residential Code:section SiliBor®treated wood is backed by a lifetime {hey can diffuse deep into wet wood,
R319.1,protection against decay limited warranty against damage from even after the wood has left the
termites and fungal decay.See the complete treating facility and even when the
•International Residential Code:section warranty document for details.Note that the
R320,protection against termites higher retention level(0.28/0.42 pcf)is wood is a hard-to-penetrate species
warranted against the Formosan termite,but like Spruce/Pine/Fir and Douglas fir.
Design values Once the wood is dry,the borates
Borate treatment has no significant effect on damage from this species is not covered at
the strength of lumber or plywood.
the lower level(0.17/0.25).The warranty may become stationary.As long as
be transfered by the owner within a 10-year SillBor®wood is used in weather-
Colorperiod.In Hawaii,a separate warranty exists protected applications,it remains
By itself,the borate treatment is clear, for SillBor®Ali'iTM wood. resistant to termites and fungal
leaving wood with a natural appearance.In decay.
order to distinguish SillBor®wood from
untreated wood,a blue dye is added to the i
treating solution,giving a blue tone to the ,x _
material. ,
Jobsite storage :i®, • ,, ‘, \N , ,',,
Sil1BOr®treated wood is intended for
weather-shielded,above ground use.To 4
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prevent contact with water at a jobsite,it is �� ' Region IV
best to store borate treated wood off the r None toI Slight
ground and covered. Region III
Exposure during construction Slight to Moderate
Although it is advisable to avoid exposure . Region II
to water,it is often impractical to provide Moderate to Heavy
total protection during construction. l
Normal exposure to the elements does not '7•1 Noll; Region I
affect the long-term performance of SillBor® Very Heavy
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Formosan Termites
Relative hazard of subterranean °
termite infestations in the United States.Source:USDA Forest Service Home and Garden Bulletin 64,1986.