Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Newsprint and Specialty Papers 1. Identification TRADE NAME: SYNONYMS and/or GRADES: PRODUCT USES: CHEMICAL NAME/CLASS: Newsprint and Specialty Papers Book Publishing Grades, Newsprint Grades, Norbrite Printing Grades, Publication Grades. Source material for printing Cellulose (Paper) MANUFACTURER'S NAME: North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC) ADDRESS: 3001 Industrial Way, Longview WA 98632 EMERGENCY PHONE: (844) 523-4081 (3E Company) BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 426-0866 INTERNET ACCESS: See section 16 REVISED DATE: May 29, 2015 2. Hazard(s) Identification Signal Word: WARNING NOTE: These products are not hazardous in the form in which they are shipped by the manufacturer but may become hazardous as the result of downstream activities (e.g. cutting, processing) that reduces its particle size resulting in potential hazards as described below. Product Classification Hazard Statement(s) Pictogram Combustible Dust ( Defined Hazard) If converted to small particles during further processing, handling, or by other means, may form combustible dust concentrations in air None HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = 0 Fire = 1 Physical Hazard = 0 NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4): Health = 0 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 Precautionary Statement(s): Prevention Statements: Caution should be taken in the processing, shipping, handling and use of these materials, particularly if it is in a dry state and dust is produced. Keep away from sparks, flame, or other heat sources and take precautionary measures against static discharge. Response Statements: Ingredients of Unknown Acute Toxicity (>1%): Weyerhaeuser SDS WC S539-00 (M) Page 1 of 7 Rev. 05/29/2015
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingredient (common name) EINECS# CAS# Wt % Paper fiber (cellulose) (C6H10O5)n 265-995-8 65996-61-4 71-97 Calcium carbonate 1 207-439-9 (CaCO3) 471-34-1 2-25 Starch 232-679-6 9005-25-8 0.25-4 (C6H10O5)n Common names: 1 Carbonic acid calcium salt, calcite. 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation: Excessive dust concentrations may cause unpleasant deposit or obstruction in the nasal passages. Remove to fresh air. Seek medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing or breathing difficulty occurs. Eye Contact: Dust may mechanically irritate the eyes, resulting in redness or watering. Treat dust in eye as foreign object. Flush with water to remove dust particles. Seek medical help if irritation persists. Skin Contact: Not applicable for product in purchased form. Skin Absorption: Not known to be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Not applicable under normal use. Symptoms or Effects: Acute Symptoms/Effects Cellulose dust can cause eye irritation and obstruction in the nasal passages. Delayed Symptoms/Effects 5. Fire-fighting Measures Extinguishing Media and Restrictions: Water or other extinguishing agents appropriate for fighting surrounding fires. Specific Hazards, Anticipated Combustion Products: Combustion products include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and fine particulate in the form of smoke. Autoignition Temperature: 450 F (232 C). Special Firefighting Equipment/Procedures: As in any fire wear approved self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate protective clothing. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Pulp processing (e.g. fiberization) may result in the release of cellulose fibers. Newsprint and Specialty Paper products in the form as supplied and shipped are highly unlikely to release sufficient cellulose dust to constitute a combustible dust explosion hazard. Depending on airborne concentration, moisture content, particle diameter, surface area and exposure to an ignition source, airborne cellulose dust may ignite and burn with explosive force in a contained area. Cellulose dust may similarly deflagrate (combustion without detonation like a supersonic explosion) if ignited in an open or loosely contained area. Cellulose dust explosibility: (*Kst dry = >200 and < 300 bar m/s). Caution should be taken in the processing, shipping, handling and use of these materials, particularly if they are in a dry state and dust is produced. Reference NFPA standards 654, 69 and the NFPA Fire Protection Handbook for guidance. Ventilation systems should be kept clean and precautions should be taken to prevent sparks or other ignition sources. *Kst the maximum rate of pressure rise is used to calculate the Kst value; an internationally recognized index used to classify dust explosibility. Weyerhaeuser SDS WC S539-00 (M) Page 2 of 7 Rev. 05/29/2015
6. Accidental Release Measures Steps to be taken in case Material Is Released or Spilled: Sweep or vacuum up for recovery and disposal. Avoid creating dusty conditions whenever feasible. Maintain good housekeeping to avoid accumulation of cellulose dust on exposed surfaces. Use NIOSH approved filtering facepiece respirator ( dust mask ) where ventilation is not possible and exposure limits may be exceeded or for additional worker comfort. Other Precautions: Minimize compressed air blowdown or other practices that generate high dust levels. 7. Handling and Storage Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep in cool, dry place away from open flame and other sources of ignition. Maintain good housekeeping to avoid accumulation of dried cellulose dust on exposed surfaces. Cellulose dust may pose a combustible dust hazard. 8. Exposure Control Measures/Personal Protection Exposure Limits/Guidelines: Ingredient Agency Exposure Limit(s) Comments Cellulose (C6H10O5)n PEL-TWA 15 mg/m 3 Total Dust (PNOR) PEL-TWA 5 mg/m 3 Respirable Dust (PNOR) ACGIH TLV-TWA 10 mg/m 3 Cellulose Total Dust Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) Starch (C6H10O5)n ACGIH ACGIH ACGIH PEL-TWA 15 mg/m 3 PEL-TWA 5 mg/m 3 TLV-TWA 3 mg/m 3 TLV-TWA 10 mg/m 3 PEL-TWA 15 mg/m 3 PEL-TWA 5 mg/m 3 TLV-TWA 10 mg/m 3 Total dust Respirable dust Respirable dust (PNOS) Inhalable particles (PNOS) Total dust Respirable dust Total dust Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met. Ventilation to control dust should be considered where potential explosive concentrations and ignition sources are present. The design and operation of any exhaust system should consider the possibility of explosive concentrations of cellulose dust within the system. See SPECIAL section below. Page 3 of 7 Rev. 12/28/2014
8. Exposure Control Measures/Personal Protection (cont d.) MECHANICAL (GENERAL) Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that exposure limits are met. SPECIAL Ensure that exhaust ventilation and material transport systems involved in handling these products contain explosion relief vents or suppression systems designed and operated in accordance with applicable standards if the operating conditions justify their use. OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS Personal Protective Equipment: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Use filtering face piece respirator ( dust mask ) tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US), CSA (Canada), CEN (EU), or JIS (Japan) where ventilation is not possible and exposure limits may be exceeded or for additional worker comfort or symptom relief when fiberization of the pulp occurs. Use respiratory protection in accordance with jurisdictional regulatory requirements similar to the respiratory protection standard 29CFR 1910.134 following a determination of risk from potential exposures. EYE PROTECTION Not applicable for products in purchased form. However, goggles or safety glasses are recommended if the products are used in such a way as to generate high dust levels. PROTECTIVE GLOVES Not normally required. However, cloth, canvas, or leather gloves are recommended to minimize potential mechanical irritation from handling these products. OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT Not applicable for product in purchased form. Outer garments may be desirable in extremely dusty areas. WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES Follow good hygienic and housekeeping practices. Clean up areas where cellulose dust settles to avoid excessive accumulation of this combustible material. Minimize compressed air blowdown or other practices that generate high airborne-dust concentrations. 9. Physical/Chemical Properties Appearance: These products are odorless, white paper. Odor/ Odor Threshold(s): NAV ph: Melting/Freezing Point: Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg) and Range: Flash Point: Evaporation Rate: Flammability: NAV Lower / Upper Explosive Limits: See section 5 above Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm): Relative Density: Solubility: <1.0 Partition Coefficient (n-octonal/water): Autoignition Temperature: 450 F (232 C) Decomposition Temperature: NAV Viscosity: Other Properties: Page 4 of 7 Rev. 12/28/2014
10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: Hazardous Polymerization: May occur Will not occur Stability: Unstable Stable Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Avoid open flame, sparks and other sources of ignition. Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Combustion products include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and fine particulate in the form of smoke. Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Airborne cellulose dust may be ignited by a static discharge depending on airborne concentrations, particle size and moisture content. 11. Toxicological Information Likely Route(s) of Exposure: Ingestion: Skin: Inhalation: Eye: Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Acute Health Hazards: Not applicable for products in purchased form. Dust may be a mechanical irritant to the eyes. Chronic Health Hazards: Cellulose (paper) dust has not been shown to produce significant disease or toxic effects when exposure limits are met. Cellulose is poorly soluble and has a low order of toxicity. Carcinogenicity Listing(s) (checked if applicable): NTP: IARC Monographs: Regulated: Toxicity Data: None available for products in purchased form. Individual component information is listed below if available. Components: Cellulose: LC50 (rats, inhalation) = 5,800 mg/m 3 /4 hours. Calcium carbonate: Applied to rabbit eyes with no toxic effects noted (concentration and exposure duration not specified). Rats exposed to 81.2 mg/m 3 for 90 minutes were sacrificed 1 hour and 21 hours after exposure; no pathologic effects were noted. Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Data is not available. Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Data is not available. Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Data is not available. Aspiration Hazard: Reproductive effects: Data is not available. Teratogenic effects: Data is not available. Mutagenic effects: Data is not available. Target Organs: Eyes and respiratory system. 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: No information available. Biopersistance and Degradability: Cellulose fiber slowly biodegrades in water (half life range 1 month 1 year in freshwater and coastal seawater). Cellulose fiber persists in arid soil (landfills). Calcium carbonate dissociates in water, and the ions are widely found in natural waters. Bioaccumulation: Not expected to bioaccumulate. Soil Mobility: Cellulose fiber persists in arid soil (landfills). Other Adverse Effects: Page 5 of 7 Rev. 12/28/2014
13. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Method: Recycling centers may be available in most cities that can take waste cellulose products. Deposit in a landfill or incinerate in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. It is the user's responsibility to determine at the time of disposal whether your waste meets any jurisdictional criteria. Note that cellulose dust may pose a combustible dust hazard. 14. Transport Information Mode: (air, land, water) Not regulated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Not listed as a hazardous material in Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations. Not regulated as a hazardous material by IMDG or IATA regulations concerning the transport of hazardous materials. UN Proper Shipping Name: UN/NA ID Number: Hazard Class: Packing Group: Environmental Hazards (Marine Pollutant): Special Precautions: 15. Regulatory Information TSCA: All ingredients of these products are either listed on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements under 40 CFR 720.30. CERCLA: These products do not contain ingredients which are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA. DSL: All ingredients are on the Domestic Substance List. : Cellulose dust is a regulated hazard under the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). REACH: Cellulose (pulp) is exempt from registration under the European REACH regulations. ENCS: Cellulose (pulp) is not listed or is exempt from the Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances List as regulated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: California Proposition 65 These products do not contain substances identified on the Proposition 65 list. Pennsylvania These products contain cellulose. However, the cellulose is in a form (non crystalline) that is not listed or regulated by the state of Pennsylvania. This product contains calcium carbonate, a substance which appears on Pennsylvania s Appendix A, Hazardous Substance List. SARA 313 Information: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no chemical subjected to the SARA Title III Section 313 supplier notification requirements. SARA 311/312 Hazard Category: These products have been reviewed according to the EPA Hazard Categories promulgated under SARA Title III Sections 311 and 312 and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the following categories: An immediate (acute) health hazard No A delayed (chronic) health hazard No A corrosive hazard No A fire hazard No A reactivity hazard No A sudden release hazard No FDA: Contact your Weyerhaeuser sales or customer service representative for information or questions concerning specific FDA requirements for your applications. It is the ultimately the user s responsibility to determine FDA compliance for their products. WHMIS: Not considered controlled products. Page 6 of 7 Rev. 12/28/2014
16. Other Information Date Prepared: 05/29/2015 Date Revised: Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Environment, Health, and Safety. Weyerhaeuser SDS available on: http://www.wy.com/sustainability/environment/product-stewardship/safety-data-sheets/ User s Responsibility: The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is based on the experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user s responsibility to determine if the product is suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the responsibility to ensure that the most current SDS is used. Definition of Common Terms: ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists C = Ceiling Limit CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number DOT = U. S. Department of Transportation DSL = Domestic Substance List EINECS = Identifying Number Assigned to Chemicals Contained in the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS) EC50 = Effective Concentration That Inhibits the Endpoint to 50% of Control Population EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals HMIS = (Canada) Hazardous Materials Identification System HNOC = Hazards Not Otherwise Classified IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer IATA = International Air Transport Association IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods LC50 = Concentration in Air Resulting in Death To 50% of Experimental Animals LCLo = Lowest Concentration in Air Resulting in Death LD50 = Administered Dose Resulting in Death to 50% of Experimental Animals LDLo = Lowest Dose Resulting in Death LEL = Lower Explosive Limit LFL = Lower Flammable Limit MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration = Not Applicable NAV = Not Available NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NFPA = National Fire Protection Association NPRI = (Canada) National Pollution Release Inventory NTP = National Toxicology Program = Occupational Safety and Health Administration PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit PNOR = Particulate Not Otherwise Regulated PNOS = Particulate Not Otherwise Specified RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes) STP = Standard Temperature and Pressure TCLo = Lowest Concentration in Air Resulting in a Toxic Effect TDG = (Canada) Transportation of Dangerous Goods TDLo = Lowest Dose Resulting In a Toxic Effect TLV = Threshold Limit Value TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours) UFL = Upper Flammable Limit WHMIS = (Canada) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Page 7 of 7 Rev. 12/28/2014
Newsprint and Specialty Papers All Grades including: Newsprint Grades, Norbrite Printing Grades, Publication Grades, Book Publishing Grades WARNING May Form Combustible Dust Concentrations in Air if Small Particles Are Formed During Processing or Handling Keep dust away from ignition sources such as heat, sparks, and flame Prevent dust release and accumulations to minimize hazard North Pacific Paper Corporation (NORPAC) 3001 Industrial Way Longview, WA 98632 1-800-426-0866 Label for Newsprint and Specialty Paper products. See SDS 5/2015 for additional information.