Laminex - Laminate Product

Laminex Group Pty Ltd Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 1

Chemwatch: 58017 Issue Date: 29/09/2020
Version No: 13.1 Print Date: 01/02/2022
Safety Data Sheet according to WHS Regulations (Hazardous Chemicals) Amendment 2020 and ADG requirements L.GHS.AUS.EN

SECTION 1 Identification of the substance / mixture and of the company / undertaking

Product Identifier
Product name Laminex - Laminate Product
Chemical Name Not Applicable
Laminex Redback; Laminex Redback Laminate; Laminex Chemical Resistant Laminate; Laminex Squareform Laminate; Laminex
Synonyms
DiamondGloss; Laminex AbsoluteMatte; Lamines AbsoluteGrain; Laminex Formica Classic Collection; Alucci Apex
Chemical formula Not Applicable

Other means of
Not Available
identification

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses Decorative surfacing of furniture, cabinets, bench tops, walls, ceilings, floors and doors

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Registered company name Laminex Group Pty Ltd
Address 90-94 Tram Road Doncaster VIC 3108 Australia
Telephone +61 3 9840 4347

Fax +61 3 9840 6513

Website www.laminex.com.au
Email [email protected]

Emergency telephone number

Association / Organisation CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Emergency telephone
+61 1800 951 288
numbers

Other emergency
+61 2 9186 1132
telephone numbers

Once connected and if the message is not in your prefered language then please dial 01

SECTION 2 Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Poisons Schedule Not Applicable

Classification [1] Not Applicable

Label elements

Hazard pictogram(s) Not Applicable

Signal word Not Applicable

Hazard statement(s)

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Not Applicable

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention

Not Applicable

Precautionary statement(s) Response

Not Applicable

Precautionary statement(s) Storage

Not Applicable

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal

Not Applicable

SECTION 3 Composition / information on ingredients

Substances
See section below for composition of Mixtures

Mixtures
CAS No %[weight] Name
Not Available manufactured as a laminate
Not Available paper as

9004-34-6 10-60 cellulose

9003-35-4 <10 phenol/ formaldehyde resin
Not Available 10-60 melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin

Not Available <10 plasticisers

9004-34-6 <10 cellulose
9003-35-4 phenol/ formaldehyde resin

25036-13-9 NotSpec melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin

Not Available may be released
Not Available Chemtop laminate is coated with

Not Available <15 fully cured acrylate coating

Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 -
Annex VI; 4. Classification drawn from C&L; * EU IOELVs available

SECTION 4 First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

If this product comes in contact with eyes:
Wash out immediately with water.
Eye Contact If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
Generally not applicable.

If skin contact occurs:

Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Skin Contact
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

If fumes, aerosols or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
Inhalation
Other measures are usually unnecessary.

Immediately give a glass of water.

Ingestion
First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5 Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

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Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.
Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may
Fire Incompatibility
result

Advice for firefighters

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
Fire Fighting
DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.

Combustible. Will burn if ignited.

Combustion products include:
carbon monoxide (CO)
Fire/Explosion Hazard carbon dioxide (CO2)
and minor amounts of
hydrogen cyanide
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
HAZCHEM Not Applicable

SECTION 6 Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

See section 8

Environmental precautions
See section 12

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up all spills immediately.
Secure load if safe to do so.
Minor Spills
Bundle/collect recoverable product.
Collect remaining material in containers with covers for disposal.
Minor hazard.
Clear area of personnel.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment as required.
Prevent spillage from entering drains or water ways.
Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite and place in appropriate containers for disposal.
Wash area and prevent runoff into drains or waterways.
Major Spills If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Minor hazard.
Clear area of personnel.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear physical protective gloves e.g. Leather.
Contain spill/secure load if safe to do so.
Bundle/collect recoverable product and label for recycling.
Collect remaining product and place in appropriate containers for disposal.
Clean up/sweep up area.
Water may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 Handling and storage

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Precautions for safe handling

Avoid generating and breathing dust
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Wear nominated personal protective equipment when handling.
Safe handling
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Use good occupational work practices.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.

Other information Store away from incompatible materials.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Suitable container No restriction on the type of containers. Packing as recommended by manufacturer. Check all material is clearly labelled.

Storage incompatibility Avoid reaction with oxidising agents

SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection

Control parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA

Source Ingredient Material name TWA STEL Peak Notes

Australia Exposure Cellulose 10 Not Not (a) This value is for inhalable dust containing no
cellulose
Standards (paper fibre) mg/m3 Available Available asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica.
Australia Exposure Cellulose 10 Not Not (a) This value is for inhalable dust containing no
cellulose
Standards (paper fibre) mg/m3 Available Available asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica.

Emergency Limits

Ingredient TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3

Laminex - Laminate Product Not Available Not Available Not Available

Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH

cellulose Not Available Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available Not Available
cellulose Not Available Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available Not Available

melamine/ urea/
Not Available Not Available
formaldehyde resin

Occupational Exposure Banding

Ingredient Occupational Exposure Band Rating Occupational Exposure Band Limit

phenol/ formaldehyde resin E ≤ 0.01 mg/m³

phenol/ formaldehyde resin E ≤ 0.01 mg/m³

melamine/ urea/
D > 0.01 to ≤ 0.1 mg/m³
formaldehyde resin
Notes: Occupational exposure banding is a process of assigning chemicals into specific categories or bands based on a chemical's
potency and the adverse health outcomes associated with exposure. The output of this process is an occupational exposure
band (OEB), which corresponds to a range of exposure concentrations that are expected to protect worker health.

MATERIAL DATA
Odour Safety Factor(OSF) OSF=0.36 (melamine/ formaldehyde resin)

Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the Exposure Standard is being exceeded.

Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.

The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:

OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm

Classification into classes follows:

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ClassOSF Description
Over 90% of exposed individuals are aware by smell that the Exposure Standard (TLV-TWA for example) is being reached, even when distracted by
A 550
working activities
B 26-550As "A" for 50-90% of persons being distracted
C 1-26 As "A" for less than 50% of persons being distracted
D 0.18-1 10-50% of persons aware of being tested perceive by smell that the Exposure Standard is being reached
E <0.18 As "D" for less than 10% of persons aware of being tested

Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
provide this high level of protection.
The basic types of engineering controls are:
Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if
designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.

General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator.
Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air
contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of
fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.

Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:

0.25-0.5 m/s
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating from tank (in still air)
(50-100 f/min)

aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, intermittent container filling, low speed conveyer transfers,
0.5-1 m/s
welding, spray drift, plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low velocity into zone of active
(100-200 f/min.)
generation)
Appropriate engineering
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas 1-2.5 m/s
controls
discharge (active generation into zone of rapid air motion) (200-500 f/min)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high speed wheel generated dusts (released at high initial 2.5-10 m/s
velocity into zone of very high rapid air motion). (500-2000 f/min.)

Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

Lower end of the range Upper end of the range

1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture 1: Disturbing room air currents
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only 2: Contaminants of high toxicity

3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use

4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood - local control only

Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity
generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the
extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2 m/s (200-400 f/min.) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2
meters distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction
apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are
installed or used.

Personal protection

Safety glasses with side shields.

Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy
document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should
Eye and face protection include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience.
Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the
event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should
be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers
have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]

Skin protection See Hand protection below

Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.

Hands/feet protection Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber

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NOTE:
The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must be taken, when removing gloves and other
protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin contact.
Contaminated leather items, such as shoes, belts and watch-bands should be removed and destroyed.
Body protection See Other protection below

When cutting wear approved dust respirator to avoid inhalation of wood dust created during the cutting process.
Overalls.
P.V.C apron.
Barrier cream.
Skin cleansing cream.
Eye wash unit.
Avoid breathing dust when sawing or grinding.
WARNING: Wood dusts have been classified by the IARC as Group 1: CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS.
Wood dusts produce dermatitis and an increased risk of upper respiratory disease. Epidemiological studies in furniture workers
show an increased risk of lung, tongue, pharynx and nasal cancer. An excess risk of leukaemia amongst millwrights probably is
associated with exposure to various components used in wood preservation.
IARC has not limited this finding to any specific type of industry (e.g. furniture manufacturing) or wood dust source (hardwood vs.
softwood). IARC s conclusions are based primarily on human carcinogenicity data from studies of various exposed worker
populations.
The softwood TLV-TWA reflects the apparent low risk for upper respiratory tract involvement amongst workers in the building
industry. A separate TLV-TWA, for hard woods, is based on impaired nasal mucociliary function reported to contribute to nasal
adenocarcinoma and related hyperplasia found in furniture workers.
Allergic reactions are more common from handling green timber, less common for dried hardwood.
Impairment of nasal mucociliary function may occur below 5 mg/m3 and may be important in the development of nasal
adenocarcinoma amongst furniture workers exposed to hardwoods.
Certain exotic hardwoods contain alkaloids which may produce headache, anorexia, nausea, bradycardia and dyspnoea.
ACGIH Exposure Standards for Wood dusts
Other protection
Species ACGIH TLV TWA (inhalable fraction) Notations TLV Basis
Western red cedar (WRC) 0.5 mg/m3 Sensitiser, A4*** May produce asthma
Oak and beech 1 mg/m3 A1* May affect pulmonary function

Birch, mahogany, teak, walnut 1 mg/m3 A2* May affect pulmonary function
All other species 1 mg/m3 A4*** May affect pulmonary function

A1: Confirmed Human Carcinogen *

A2: Suspected Human Carcinogen **
A3 Confirmed Animal Carcinogen
A4 Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen ***
A5 Not Suspected as a Human Carcinogen
Australian Exposure Standard: ES: 1 mg/m3 (certain hardwoods as beech and oak)
The majority of the wood-dust mass was reported to be contributed by particles larger than 10 um in aerodynamic diameter;
however, between 61% and 65% of the particles by count measured between 1 and 5 um in diameter.
Wood-dust concentrations vary with type of dust extraction, amount of wood removed, and type of sander For electric belt
sanders used to sand dowels, total dust concentrations ranged from 0.22 mg/m3 with external dust extraction to 3.74 mg/m3
without extraction, and concentrations of respirable dust ranged from 0.003 mg/m3 with extraction to 0.936 mg/m3 without
extraction. Rotary sanders tested with flat wood samples produced total dust concentrations ranging from 0.002 mg/m3 with
extraction to 0.699 mg/m3 without extraction; concentrations of respirable dust ranged from 0.001 mg/m3 with extraction to 0.088
mg/m3 without extraction. Comparable decreases in dust concentration were observed when dust extraction was used with
electrical orbital sanders.

Respiratory protection
Type A-P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)

Where the concentration of gas/particulates in the breathing zone, approaches or exceeds the "Exposure Standard" (or ES), respiratory protection is required.
Degree of protection varies with both face-piece and Class of filter; the nature of protection varies with Type of filter.

Required Minimum Protection Factor Half-Face Respirator Full-Face Respirator Powered Air Respirator

up to 10 x ES A-AUS P2 - A-PAPR-AUS / Class 1 P2

up to 50 x ES - A-AUS / Class 1 P2 -

up to 100 x ES - A-2 P2 A-PAPR-2 P2 ^

^ - Full-face
A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur
dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic
compounds(below 65 degC)

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

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Information on basic physical and chemical properties

The products are manufactured as high pressure laminates, in sheet form and ranging in thickness from 0.5mm to 18mm. They
Appearance are made from layers of resin-impregnated paper, which are bonded together under heat and pressure. Newly manufactured
laminates and freshly cut surfaces may have an odour due to the resin.

Relative density (Water =

Physical state Solid 1.1-1.5
1)

Partition coefficient
Odour Not Available Not Available
n-octanol / water

Auto-ignition temperature
Odour threshold Not Available >220
(°C)

Decomposition
pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Not Available
temperature

Melting point / freezing

Not Applicable Viscosity (cSt) Not Applicable
point (°C)
Initial boiling point and
Not Applicable Molecular weight (g/mol) Not Applicable
boiling range (°C)
Flash point (°C) Not Applicable Taste Not Available

Evaporation rate Not Applicable Explosive properties Not Available

Flammability Not Applicable Oxidising properties Not Available
Surface Tension (dyn/cm
Upper Explosive Limit (%) Not Available Not Applicable
or mN/m)
Lower Explosive Limit (%) Not Available Volatile Component (%vol) Not Applicable
Vapour pressure (kPa) Not Applicable Gas group Not Available

pH as a solution (Not
Solubility in water Immiscible Not Applicable
Available%)

Vapour density (Air = 1) Not Applicable VOC g/L Not Available

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity See section 7

Chemical stability Product is considered stable and hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Possibility of hazardous
See section 7
reactions
Conditions to avoid See section 7

Incompatible materials See section 7

Hazardous decomposition
See section 5
products

SECTION 11 Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

New boards or freshly cut surfaces may have a pine/wood/resin odour which will dissipate with ventilation. When cutting, wood
dust will be created which is classified as a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of NOHSC. Atmosphere should be
checked and if necessary suitable arrangements made to reduce the level of vapours in the breathing zone for persons working
in the area.
Inhaled
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives
using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control
measures be used in an occupational setting.
Hazard relates to dust released by sawing, cutting, sanding, trimming or other finishing operations.
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because
of the lack of corroborating animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual,
following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or
Ingestion
toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health).
Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant
quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC Directives); the material may still produce
Skin Contact
health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.

Eye Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce

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transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).

This manufactured article is considered to have low hazard potential if handling and personal protection recommendations are
Chronic
followed.

Laminex - Laminate TOXICITY IRRITATION

Product Not Available Not Available

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2] Not Available
cellulose
Inhalation(Rat) LC50; >5.8 mg/L4h[2]

Oral (Rat) LD50; >5000 mg/kg[2]

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >5000 mg/kg[2] Eye(rabbit):40/110 mod - Draize
phenol/ formaldehyde
Oral (Rat) LD50; >2500 mg/kg[2] Eye: adverse effect observed (irritating)[1]
resin
Skin (rabbit): 3/8 - mod - Draize

Skin: no adverse effect observed (not irritating)[1]

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >2000 mg/kg[2] Not Available
cellulose
Inhalation(Rat) LC50; >5.8 mg/L4h[2]

Oral (Rat) LD50; >5000 mg/kg[2]

TOXICITY IRRITATION
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: >5000 mg/kg[2] Eye(rabbit):40/110 mod - Draize
phenol/ formaldehyde
Oral (Rat) LD50; >2500 mg/kg[2] Eye: adverse effect observed (irritating)[1]
resin
Skin (rabbit): 3/8 - mod - Draize

Skin: no adverse effect observed (not irritating)[1]

melamine/ urea/ TOXICITY IRRITATION

formaldehyde resin Oral (Rat) LD50; >5000 mg/kg[2] Not Available

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2.* Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS.
Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

Asthma-like symptoms may continue for months or even years after exposure to the material ceases. This may be due to a
non-allergenic condition known as reactive airways dysfunction syndrome (RADS) which can occur following exposure to high
levels of highly irritating compound. Key criteria for the diagnosis of RADS include the absence of preceding respiratory disease,
in a non-atopic individual, with abrupt onset of persistent asthma-like symptoms within minutes to hours of a documented
exposure to the irritant. A reversible airflow pattern, on spirometry, with the presence of moderate to severe bronchial
CELLULOSE
hyperreactivity on methacholine challenge testing and the lack of minimal lymphocytic inflammation, without eosinophilia, have
also been included in the criteria for diagnosis of RADS. RADS (or asthma) following an irritating inhalation is an infrequent
disorder with rates related to the concentration of and duration of exposure to the irritating substance. Industrial bronchitis, on the
other hand, is a disorder that occurs as result of exposure due to high concentrations of irritating substance (often particulate in
nature) and is completely reversible after exposure ceases. The disorder is characterised by dyspnea, cough and mucus
production.

The following information refers to contact allergens as a group and may not be specific to this product.
Contact allergies quickly manifest themselves as contact eczema, more rarely as urticaria or Quincke's oedema. The
PHENOL/ pathogenesis of contact eczema involves a cell-mediated (T lymphocytes) immune reaction of the delayed type. Other allergic
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN & skin reactions, e.g. contact urticaria, involve antibody-mediated immune reactions. The significance of the contact allergen is not
MELAMINE/ UREA/ simply determined by its sensitisation potential: the distribution of the substance and the opportunities for contact with it are
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN equally important. A weakly sensitising substance which is widely distributed can be a more important allergen than one with
stronger sensitising potential with which few individuals come into contact. From a clinical point of view, substances are
noteworthy if they produce an allergic test reaction in more than 1% of the persons tested.
The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may
produce conjunctivitis.
PHENOL/
The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce a contact dermatitis (nonallergic).
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
This form of dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling the epidermis. Histologically there may be
intercellular oedema of the spongy layer (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.

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Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Skin Irritation/Corrosion Reproductivity

Serious Eye
STOT - Single Exposure
Damage/Irritation
Respiratory or Skin
STOT - Repeated Exposure
sensitisation

Mutagenicity Aspiration Hazard

Legend: – Data either not available or does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification

SECTION 12 Ecological information

Toxicity

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

Laminex - Laminate
Product Not Not Not
Not Available Not Available
Available Available Available

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

cellulose Not Not Not
Not Available Not Available
Available Available Available

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

phenol/ formaldehyde
EC50(ECx) 48h Crustacea 172mg/l 2
resin
EC50 48h Crustacea 172mg/l 2

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

cellulose Not Not Not
Not Available Not Available
Available Available Available

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

phenol/ formaldehyde
EC50(ECx) 48h Crustacea 172mg/l 2
resin
EC50 48h Crustacea 172mg/l 2

Endpoint Test Duration (hr) Species Value Source

melamine/ urea/
formaldehyde resin Not Not Not
Not Available Not Available
Available Available Available

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity
4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) -
Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor Data

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air

cellulose LOW LOW

cellulose LOW LOW

Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation

cellulose LOW (LogKOW = -5.1249)

cellulose LOW (LogKOW = -5.1249)

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
cellulose LOW (KOC = 10)

cellulose LOW (KOC = 10)

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SECTION 13 Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
Product / Packaging Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
disposal Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.

SECTION 14 Transport information

Labels Required
Marine Pollutant NO

HAZCHEM Not Applicable

Land transport (ADG): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee): NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code

Not Applicable

Transport in bulk in accordance with MARPOL Annex V and the IMSBC Code
Product name Group

cellulose Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available
cellulose Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available

melamine/ urea/
Not Available
formaldehyde resin

Transport in bulk in accordance with the ICG Code

Product name Ship Type

cellulose Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available

cellulose Not Available

phenol/ formaldehyde resin Not Available

melamine/ urea/
Not Available
formaldehyde resin

SECTION 15 Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture

cellulose is found on the following regulatory lists

Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) International WHO List of Proposed Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
Values for Manufactured Nanomaterials (MNMS)

phenol/ formaldehyde resin is found on the following regulatory lists

Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)

cellulose is found on the following regulatory lists

Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) International WHO List of Proposed Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
Values for Manufactured Nanomaterials (MNMS)

phenol/ formaldehyde resin is found on the following regulatory lists

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Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)

melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin is found on the following regulatory lists

Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC)

National Inventory Status

National Inventory Status

Australia - AIIC / Australia

Yes
Non-Industrial Use

Canada - DSL Yes

Canada - NDSL No (phenol/ formaldehyde resin; phenol/ formaldehyde resin; melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin)

China - IECSC Yes

Europe - EINEC / ELINCS /
No (melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin)
NLP

Japan - ENCS No (cellulose; cellulose)

Korea - KECI Yes
New Zealand - NZIoC Yes

Philippines - PICCS No (melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin)

USA - TSCA Yes
Taiwan - TCSI Yes

Mexico - INSQ No (melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin)

Vietnam - NCI Yes
Russia - FBEPH No (melamine/ urea/ formaldehyde resin)

Yes = All CAS declared ingredients are on the inventory

Legend: No = One or more of the CAS listed ingredients are not on the inventory. These ingredients may be exempt or will require
registration.

SECTION 16 Other information

Revision Date 29/09/2020

Initial Date 22/01/2006

SDS Version Summary

Version Date of Update Sections Updated

12.1 01/11/2019 One-off system update. NOTE: This may or may not change the GHS classification

13.1 29/09/2020 Classification, Synonyms

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch
Classification committee using available literature references.

The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks
in the workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available
engineering controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations

PC－TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
PC－STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
ES: Exposure Standard
OSF: Odour Safety Factor
NOAEL :No Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level
TLV: Threshold Limit Value

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LOD: Limit Of Detection

OTV: Odour Threshold Value
BCF: BioConcentration Factors
BEI: Biological Exposure Index
AIIC: Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
DSL: Domestic Substances List
NDSL: Non-Domestic Substances List
IECSC: Inventory of Existing Chemical Substance in China
EINECS: European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
NLP: No-Longer Polymers
ENCS: Existing and New Chemical Substances Inventory
KECI: Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
NZIoC: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
PICCS: Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act
TCSI: Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
INSQ: Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas
NCI: National Chemical Inventory
FBEPH: Russian Register of Potentially Hazardous Chemical and Biological Substances

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