Wood Preservative Treatment Product Data - 2.

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Important Information
• Micro-Guard pressure treated wood has corrosion rates on metal products similar to untreated wood. Use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and the building codes for their intended use. When using aluminum products in conjunction with Micro-Guard treated wood, refer to the MicroPro® Fastener and Hardware Information Sheet for
additional information.
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Preserved wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact such as fresh water docks and bridges.
• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during construction, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
• Disposal Recommendations - Preserved wood may be disposed of in landills or burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent, or other inish to your preservative treated wood, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions and label of the inishing product.
Before you start, we recommend you apply the inishing product to a small exposed test area before completing the entire project to insure it provides the intended result before proceeding.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes and ordinances governing construction in your area and in accordance with the National Design
Speciications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture conditions. To remove mold from the
treated wood surface, wood should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov.

Application Information
• Fasteners - MicroPro technology offers many beneits including signiicantly improved corrosion performance. Micro-Guard brand pressure treated wood with MicroPro technology exhibit
corrosion rates on metal products similar to untreated wood.
For interior or exterior applications, use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the building codes for their intended use. As with
any good design and construction practices, Micro-Guard treated wood should not be used in applications where trapped moisture or water can occur. Where design and or actual
conditions allow for constant, repetitive, or long periods of wet conditions, only stainless steel fasteners should be used.
Fasteners (and other metal products) for use with Micro-Guard preserved wood products include:
- Stainless Steel
Stainless steel fasteners and connectors are recommended for use with treated wood in other severe exterior applications such as swimming pools, salt water exposure, etc.
- Type 304 and 316 are the recommended grades to use.
- Other fasteners and hardware as recommended by the manufacturer
There may be additional products (other than stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized) which are suitable for use with Micro-Guard treated wood. Please consult
with the individual fastener or hardware manufacturer for recommendations for use of their products with Micro-Guard treated wood.
• When appearance permits, attach boards bark side up. As a general rule, attach boards bark side up (annual rings arc upward) to reduce cupping;
however, the best face should be placed up when a defect of the wood is apparent. Fasten thin boards to thicker boards to maintain structural integrity.
• Drill pilot holes - Drill pilot holes especially when nailing or screwing near the edge or end of a board. Pilot holes will help minimize splitting.
• Deck board spacing - Should the wood become wet during construction, butt deck boards together. As drying occurs, some shrinkage can be
expected. If the wood is dry, allowing for shrinkage is not necessary.
• Use an endcoat preservative - Brush-on endcoat wood preservative is recommended on all saw cuts and into drill holes during
construction of wood projects. Also apply on areas where moisture can collect. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Apply a weather-resistant inish - Any exposed wood, pressure treated or not, should be protected from the weather. Application
of a quality clear water repellent or semi-transparent stain, which contains water repellent, will help minimize the cycles of
moisture take-up and loss the wood goes through outdoors. First, determine if your Micro-Guard product has been pressure
treated with a factory applied water repellent by looking at the end tag. If not factory water repellent treated, thoroughly
clean your project with a deck cleaning product. Clear water repellent can be immediately applied to your deck or
other project. If you choose to use a semi-transparent stain which contains a water repellent, you need to irst
check that your project is surface dry. Either wait until the surface is dry or immediately apply clear water
repellent and wait approximately 8 weeks and then apply your chosen color of semi-transparent stain.
If the Micro-Guard products contain a factory water repellent, an oil based stain can be applied in 30 - 60
days and water based stains can be applied after 6 months. Check that the wood is surface dry before
applying stain. In all instances follow the manufacturer’s directions when applying water repellents
or semi-transparent stains which may contain water repellent.

800-531-5558 • www.frtw.com
*See LifeWood Residential & Agricultural Limited Warranty for details.
**See MicroPro Fastener and Hardware Information Sheet.
Micro-Guard pressure treated wood products are treated with Micronized Copper Azole.
Micro-Guard treated wood products are produced by Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.
MicroPro®, LifeWood® and Osmose® are registered trademarks of Osmose, Inc. Colors
shown in photo images may differ from actual product samples tested. © 12_2010

Revolutionary Technology
Micro-Guard brand treated wood products use the MicroPro® technology, a
revolutionary way to pressure treat wood for decks, fences, landscaping, and
general construction uses. MicroPro technology ofers many beneits, including
signiicantly improved corrosion performance. Micro-Guard pressure treated
wood with the MicroPro technology exhibits corrosion rates on metal products
similar to untreated wood.
Micro-Guard pressure treated wood products are protected from termites and fungal decay and
are backed by a Residential and Agricultural Limited Warranty Program (See Osmose® MicroPro®
LifeWood® Residential & Agricultural Limited Warranty for details)*.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty for Above Ground general uses.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty for Ground Contact and Fresh Water general uses.
Micro-Guard Treated Wood Appearance
Micro-Guard pressure treated wood is lighter in color compared to other copper based treated wood
products. he attractive color allows DIYers and contractors to build pressure treated projects using treated
wood that is lighter, fresher, and more natural in appearance.
Building Code Compliance
End Use Classiications for Micro-Guard
Micro-Guard products, as described in the ICC Pressure Treated Wood Products
Evaluation Services, Inc. ESR-2240, meet all major General Use - Above Ground
model building code requirements. Examples - decking, joists, beams, and sills
Ground Contact and Fresh Water Contact
Examples - decks, fence posts, and docks
Ground Contact - Critical Structural Members
Examples - building poles, permanent wood foundations
ENVIRONMENTALLY
PREFERABLE
he Osmose® MicroPro® Technology is the irst treated wood process to be
certiied under Scientiic Certiication Systems Environmentally Preferable
The MicroPro Treated Wood Process is
Product (EPP) program based on Life-Cycle Assessment.
certiied under SCS’s Environmentally
Preferable Product (EPP) program based
on Life-Cycle Assessment.
Environmentally Preferable Product
NAHB Research Center, Green Approved - he Osmose MicroPro
technology has been approved for points toward National Green Building
Certiication to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard. Wood
products treated with the MicroPro technology are now eligible for more green
building points than any other treated wood product in the market.
Visit www.GreenApprovedProducts.com
for details.
NAHB Approved
GREENGUARD® Children & SchoolsSM Certiication - he Osmose
MicroPro technology has been awarded the GREENGUARD Children &
SchoolsSM Certiication. GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certiication
program certiies products for low volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions
GREENGUARDÆ Certified
that are used in schools, oices and other sensitive environments.
Micro-Guard Treated Wood Advantages
• Long term ield testing shows that wood treated with the MicroPro® wood treatment process provides effective protection against
fungal decay and termite attack.
• First Wood Treatment Process to Complete Life-Cycle Assessment Studies - The Osmose® MicroPro® wood treatment process
systems were analyzed by Scientiic Certiication Systems under an exhaustive environmental review process called
Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), in accordance with rigorous international standards set by ISO, the leading international
standards setting organization. The MicroPro LCA studies are in compliance with ISO standards 14044 and 14025.
• NAHB Research Center, Green Approved - MicroPro wood preservative technology has been approved for points
toward National Green Building Certiication to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard.
• GREENGUARD® Certiied - The Osmose MicroPro technology has been awarded the GREENGUARD
Children & SchoolsSM Certiication. GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certiication program certiies
products for low volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions that are used in schools, ofices and
other sensitive environments.
• Lighter, more natural wood appearance.
• Improved painting and staining qualities.
• Better corrosion resistance for code-approved fasteners and hardware.
• End uses include interior and exterior above ground, ground contact, and fresh
water immersion.
• Treated wood warranty programs (See Osmose® MicroPro® LifeWood®
Residential & Agricultural Limited Warranty for details*).
• Approved for aluminum contact.**
• Building code compliant. ICC-ES Report, ESR-2240.

Important Application Information
• Fasteners - MicroPro technology offers many benefits including significantly improved
®
corrosion performance. LifeWood brand pressure treated wood with MicroPro
® to CCA pressure treated wood and untreated wood. Use fasteners and hardware that
technology exhibit corrosion rates on metal products similar to CCA pressure treated
wood and untreated wood.
For interior or exterior applications use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the building codes for their intended
use. As with any good design and construction practices, MicroPro treated wood should
not be used in applications where trapped moisture or water can occur. Where design
and/or actual conditions allow for constant, repetitive, or long periods of wet conditions,
only stainless steel fasteners should be used.
Fasteners (and other metal products) for use with LifeWood preserved wood products include:
- Stainless Steel
Stainless steel fasteners and connectors are recommended for use with treated
wood in other severe exterior applications such as swimming pools, salt water
exposure, etc. Type 304 and 316 are the recommended grades to use.
- Other fasteners and hardware as recommended by the manufacturer
There may be additional products (other than stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized)
which are suitable for use with LifeWood treated wood. Please consult with the
individual fastener or hardware manufacturer for recommendations for use of
their products with LifeWood treated wood.
• When appearance permits, attach boards bark side up. As a general rule, attach
boards bark side up (annual rings arc upward) to reduce cupping; however, the best
face should be placed up when a defect of the wood is apparent. Fasten thin boards
to thicker boards to maintain structural integrity.
• Drill pilot holes - Drill pilot holes especially when nailing or screwing near the edge
or end of a board. Pilot holes will help minimize splitting.
• Deck board spacing - Should the wood become wet during construction, butt deck
boards together. As drying occurs, some shrinkage can be expected. If the wood is
dry, allowing for shrinkage is not necessary.
• Use an endcoat preservative - Brush-on endcoat wood preservative is recommended
on all saw cuts and into drill holes during construction of wood projects. Also apply
on areas where moisture can collect. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Apply a weather-resistant finish - Any exposed wood, pressure treated or not, should
be protected from the weather. Application of a quality clear water repellent or semi-
transparent stain, which contains water repellent, will help minimize the cycles of
moisture take-up and loss the wood goes through outdoors. First, determine if your
LifeWood product has been pressure treated with a factory applied water repellent
by looking at the end tag. If not factory water repellent treated, thoroughly clean your
project with a deck cleaning product. Clear water repellent can be immediately applied
to your deck or other project. If you choose to use a semi-transparent stain which
contains a water repellent, you need to first check that your project is surface dry.
Either wait until the surface is dry or immediately apply clear water repellent and wait
approximately 8 weeks and then apply your chosen color of semi-transparent stain.
If the LifeWood products contain a factory water repellent, an oil based stain can be
applied in 30 - 60 days and water based stains can be applied after 6 months. Check
that the wood is surface dry before applying stain. In all instances follow the
manufacturer’s directions when applying water repellents or semi-transparent stains
which may contain water repellent.
Wood Preservative Treatment Product Warranty - 2.3
Important Information
• LifeWood brand pressure treated wood has corrosion rates on metal products similar
are in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the building codes
for their intended use. When using aluminum products in conjunction with LifeWood
brand treated wood, refer to the MicroPro Fastener and Hardware Information Sheet
for additional information.
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may
dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin
areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after
construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Preserved wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact
with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact such as fresh water
docks and bridges.
• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may
become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during
construction, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
• Disposal Recommendations - Preserved wood may be disposed of in landfills or
burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with federal,
state, and local regulations.
• If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent, or other finish to your
preservative treated wood, we recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions
and label of the finishing product. Before you start, we recommend you apply the
finishing product to a small exposed test area before completing the entire project
to insure it provides the intended result before proceeding.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state, and
local building codes and ordinances governing construction in your area and in
accordance with the National Design Specifications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including
untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture
conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood surface, wood should be allowed
to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface
mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov.
For more information contact your distributor, The MicroPro Treated Wood
Process is certified under SCS’s
call 1-800-241-0240, or visit www.osmosewood.com Environmentally Preferable
Product (EPP) program based
on Life-Cycle Assessment.
MicroPro/LifeWood pressure treated wood products are treated with Micronized Copper Azole. MicroPro/LifeWood treated wood products are
produced by independently owned and operated wood treating facilities. MicroPro technology is patent pending. Osmose® , MicroPro®, and
LifeWood® are registered trademarks of Osmose, Inc. © 1/2009 20-230-LWW-2000000 - TP
THE MICROPRO®/LIFEWOOD® RESIDENTIAL &
AGRICULTURAL LIMITED WARRANTY
Original consumer purchasers or “first-owners” of specific
LifeWood® brand wood products are eligible for this
LIMITED WARRANTY. Subject to all the terms and
conditions of this warranty, Osmose®, Inc. (Osmose) will
replace any LifeWood brand wood products produced by
a licensed independently owned and operated treating
facility used in, or in conjunction with, residential or
agricultural applications that “structurally fail”* in service
due to rot, fungal decay, or termite attack during the
warranty term.
“FIRST-OWNER” COVERAGE
To qualify for the LifeWood NONTRANSFERABLE
RESIDENTIAL & AGRICULTURAL LIMITED
WARRANTY, you must be the owner-of-record of the
property at the time LifeWood brand wood products were
installed, or if the LifeWood brand wood products were
installed by a builder-contractor-owner, “first-owner” means
the owner-of-record first acquiring the property from the
builder-contractor-owner. The LifeWood warranty is not
transferable from the first-owner to subsequent owners of
the property.
TO IDENTIFY A LIFEWOOD BRAND WOOD
PRODUCT, LOOK FOR THE LIFEWOOD END TAG
OR INK STAMP
It’s easy to identify warranted LifeWood brand wood products.
Simply look for the plastic end tag or ink stamp on each piece
of LifeWood brand wood. Make sure you receive and retain
all LifeWood proof-of-purchase certificates or end tags, as
well as the original purchase invoice(s) from your dealer or
contractor. In the event of a claim, it will be necessary to
present this documentation for all materials claimed.
LifeWood
End Tag
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS
The LifeWood Limited Warranty covers only LifeWood
brand wood products from the date of purchase by the
first-owner against structural failure caused by fungal decay
or termites. *For purposes of this warranty, structural failure
is defined as the inability of a given member to perform
its intended function due to rot, fungal decay, or termite
attack. The terms “rot” and “fungal decay,” as used in this
warranty, mean attack by wood-destroying fungi that
disintegrate the wood cell walls, but exclude surface mold,
mildew, and/or fungi associated with the “weathering” of
wood. “Weathering” of wood is not decay, fungal decay,
or rot of any type or definition. The obligation of Osmose
under the terms of this warranty, in Osmose’s sole discretion,
is limited to replacement or refund up to the original purchase
price of LifeWood brand wood products.
Term(s) of Warranty–LifeWood brand treated wood
products:
A Lifetime Limited Warranty for LifeWood brand
Micronized Copper Azole treated wood products for ABOVE
GROUND GENERAL USE (treated to minimum 0.06 pcf
preservative retention level) used in residential or agricultural
applications and GROUND CONTACT (treated to minimum
0.15 pcf preservative retention level) used in residential or
agricultural applications.
WESTERN HEARTWOOD
LIFEWOOD SPECIES***
Hem-Fir
Southern Pine
Ponderosa Pine
Red Pine
Radiata Pine
Caribbean Pine
EASTERN SAPWOOD
LIFEWOOD SPECIES
***LifeWood warranty coverage for Western Species is limited
to the Western states indicated including Alaska, excluding Hawaii.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
Osmose is not responsible for any damage to LifeWood
brand wood products used in commercial or industrial
structures, wood foundation systems, wood exposed to salt
water, or any cause other than rot, fungal decay, or termite
damage. This warranty does not cover building poles or
building timbers in structural applications, commercial
vineyard stakes, lattice, peeler core landscape timbers, or
specialty items that have been milled after treatment.
Osmose is not responsible for any application of LifeWood
brand wood products other than that specified under the
appropriate usage as noted on the ink stamp and/or end
tag attached to the piece.
Osmose is not responsible for damage to brand wood
products caused by the “weathering” of wood, including
but not limited to raised grain, splitting, checking,
twisting, warping, shrinkage, swelling, or any other
physical property of the wood.
Osmose is not responsible for any costs associated
with removal of damaged wood product(s) or delivery
or installation of the replacement LifeWood brand
wood product(s.)
Osmose is not responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages claimed to be a result of
damaged or undamaged LifeWood brand wood
products.
Osmose is not responsible for corrosion of fasteners,
hardware, or any other material(s), or any damage
resulting from such an occurrence.
Osmose is not responsible for delamination of
LifeWood brand plywood or other laminated wood
products.
Osmose is not responsible for mold growth on
LifeWood products.
HOW TO MAKE CLAIMS
To make a claim under the terms of this warranty, send a
photograph and description of the damage along with the
LifeWood proof-of-purchase certificate and/or the
LifeWood end tag plus a copy of your original purchase
invoice to:
OSMOSE, INC. • ATTN: CONSUMER AFFAIRS
P. O. DRAWER O • GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30224-0249
Osmose will, within sixty (60) days from the date of notice
of your claim, and upon receipt of the proper
documentation, make arrangements to exchange the
damaged wood product(s) for the new LifeWood brand
wood products. Osmose reserves the right to have a
representative inspect all wood which is claimed to be
damaged prior to its removal from services.
NOTE: The only obligation of Osmose under the terms
of this Warranty is limited to replacement of damaged
lumber or the monetary equivalent of the failed
LifeWood product up to the original purchase price at
the sole discretion of Osmose. Osmose makes no other
warranties, express or implied, of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. In no
event shall Osmose be liable for incidental,
consequential, special, or indirect damages. Nothing
in this warranty shall affect the duration of implied
warranties beyond their customary duration, or create
additional implied warranties.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier Micro-Guard Treated Wood
Other means of identification
SDS number 254-KPC-Hoover
Recommended use Preservative Treated Wood for various exterior applications including above ground, ground
contact and freshwater exposure.
Recommended restrictions None known.
Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information
Company Name Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc.
Address 154 Wire Road, Thomson, GA 30824
Telephone number 706-595-5058
Contact person Regulatory Manager, HTWP
Emergency Telephone 706-595-7355 or
Number CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
E-mail regulatory@frtw.com

2. Hazard(s) identification
Physical hazards Not classified.

Health hazards Carcinogenicity Category 1A

OSHA defined hazards Combustible dust

Label elements

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement May cause cancer by inhalation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Precautionary statement
Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Prevent
dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Ground/bond container and receiving
equipment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, foam or water
spray for extinction.
Storage Store locked up.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
classified (HNOC)

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Chemical name CAS number %
Wood Dust N/A > 90

Composition comments
All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in
percent by volume.
The product contains: Copper carbonate (CAS # 12069-69-1) and Tebuconazole (CAS #
107534-96-3) below reportable limits.
Depending on the additives applied to the treating solution, this wood may also contain <1 % of
mold inhibitors, <1% of a non-hazardous wax emulsion, and <% of a colorant.

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4. First-aid measures
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
General information
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Environmental precautions
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Micro-Guard Treated Wood
Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Some
species may cause allergic respiratory reactions with asthma-like symptoms in sensitized
individuals.
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes.
Prolonged contact with treated wood and/or treated wood dust, especially when freshly treated at
the plant, may cause irritation to the skin. Abrasive handling or rubbing of the treated wood may
increase skin irritation. Some wood species, regardless of treatment, may cause dermatitis or
allergic skin reactions in sensitized individuals. In case of rashes, wounds or other skin disorders:
Seek medical attention and bring along these instructions.
Do not rub eye. Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and
open eyelids wide apart. If irritation persists get medical attention.
Rinse mouth thoroughly if dust is ingested. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Wood dust: May cause nasal dryness, irritation and mucostasis. Coughing, wheezing, sneezing,
sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported. Depending on wood species may cause
respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. Symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of
the cornea, and tearing. May cause eczema-like skin disorders (dermatitis). Airborne treated or
untreated wood dust may cause nose, throat, or lung irritation and other respiratory effects.
Treat symptomatically.
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
Carbon dioxide, regular foam, dry chemical, water spray, or water fog.
Water jet.
Depending on moisture content, and more importantly, particle diameter and airborne
concentration, wood dust in a contained area may explode in the presence of an ignition source.
Wood dust may similarly deflagrate (combustion without detonation like an explosion) if ignited in
an open or loosely contained area. An airborne concentration of 40 grams (40,000 mg) of dust per
cubic meter of air is often used as the LEL for wood dusts. Reference NFPA Standards- 654 and
664 for guidance.
Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Selection of respiratory protection for firefighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in
the workplace.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel.
Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Avoid
generation and spreading of dust. Avoid spread of dust. Avoid inhalation of dust. Provide adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (See Section 8).
Sweep or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. If not possible, gently
moisten dust before it is collected with shovel, broom or the like. Containers must be labeled. For
waste disposal, see Section 13 of the SDS.
For good industrial practice avoid release to the environment.
Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of dust. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not smoke. Change contaminated clothing.
Do not burn preserved wood. Do not use preserved wood as Mulch. Routine housekeeping should
be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces.
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry,
cool and well-ventilated place.
SDS US
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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
U.S. - OSHA

Components Type Value Form

Wood Dust (CAS N/A) PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable dust.
15 mg/m3 Total fraction.
ACGIH

Components Type Value Form

Wood Dust (CAS N/A) TWA 1 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction.
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Components Type Value Form

Wood Dust (CAS N/A) TWA 1 mg/m3 Dust.
Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s).
Appropriate engineering Provide sufficient general/local exhaust ventilation to maintain inhalation exposures below current
controls exposure limits and areas below explosive dust concentrations.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles when sawing or cutting.
Skin protection
Hand protection When handling wood, wear leather or fabric gloves.
Other Wear normal work clothes and safety shoes.
Respiratory protection If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure
limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not
been established), an approved respirator must be worn. Use a NIOSH–approved respirator if
there is a potential for exposure to dust exceeding exposure limits (See 29 CRF 1910.134,
respiratory protection standard).
Thermal hazards Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary.
General hygiene If wood dust contacts the skin, workers should wash the affected areas with soap and water.
considerations Clothing contaminated with wood dust should be removed, and provisions should be made for the
safe removal of the chemical from the clothing. Persons laundering the clothes should be informed
of the hazardous properties of wood dust. A worker who handles wood dust should thoroughly
wash hands, forearms, and face with soap and water before eating, using tobacco products, using
toilet facilities, applying cosmetics, or taking medication. Workers should not eat, drink, use
tobacco products, apply cosmetics, or take medication in areas where wood dust is handled, or
processed. Observe any medical surveillance requirements.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Physical state Solid.
Form Solid. Chips. Dust.
Color Not available.
Odor No odor.
Odor threshold Not applicable.
pH Not applicable.
Melting point/freezing point Not applicable.
Initial boiling point and boiling Not applicable.
range
Flash point Not available.
Evaporation rate Not applicable.
Flammability (solid, gas) Combustible dust.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - lower Not available.
(%)

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 Flammability limit - upper
(%)
Explosive limit - lower (%)
Explosive limit - upper (%)
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Relative density
Solubility(ies)
Solubility (water)
Partition coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Viscosity
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous
reactions
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition
products
11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Symptoms related to the
physical, chemical and
toxicological characteristics
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization
Skin sensitization
Micro-Guard Treated Wood
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Not applicable.
The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
Stable at normal conditions.
Hazardous reactions do not occur.
Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Strong oxidizing agents. Reducing agents.
During combustion: Carbon oxides. Nitrogen oxides. Aliphatic aldehydes. Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Wood dust, treated or untreated, is irritating to the nose, throat and lungs. Prolonged or repeated
inhalation of wood dusts may cause respiratory irritation, recurrent bronchitis and prolonged colds.
Some species may cause allergic respiratory reactions with asthma-like symptoms in sensitized
individuals. Prolonged exposure to wood dusts by inhalation has been reported to be associated
with nasal and paranasal cancer.
Handling may cause splinters. Prolonged contact with treated wood and/or treated wood dust,
especially when freshly treated at the plant, may cause irritation to the skin. Abrasive handling or
rubbing of the treated wood may increase skin irritation. Some wood species, regardless of
treatment, may cause dermatitis or allergic skin reactions in sensitized individuals.
Dust may irritate the eyes.
Not likely, due to the form of the product. However, ingestion of dusts generated during working
operations may cause nausea and vomiting. Certain species of wood and their dusts may contain
natural toxins, which can have adverse effects in humans.
Wood dust: May cause nasal dryness, irritation and mucostasis. Coughing, wheezing, sneezing,
sinusitis and prolonged colds have also been reported. Depending on wood species may cause
respiratory sensitization and/or irritation. Symptoms can include irritation, redness, scratching of
the cornea, and tearing. May cause eczema-like skin disorders (dermatitis). Airborne treated or
untreated wood dust may cause nose, throat, or lung irritation and other respiratory effects.
Not expected to be acutely toxic.
Dust may irritate skin.
Dust may irritate the eyes.
Exposure to wood dusts can result in hypersensitivity,
Exposure to wood dust can result in the development of contact dermatitis. The primary irritant
dermatitis resulting from skin contact with wood dusts consist of erythema, blistering, and
sometimes erosion and secondary infections occur.
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Germ cell mutagenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
mutagen by OSHA.
Carcinogenicity May cause cancer by inhalation.
This classification is based on an increased incidence of nasal and paranasal cancers in people
exposed to wood dusts.
IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity
Wood Dust (CAS N/A) 1 Carcinogenic to humans.
NTP Report on Carcinogens
Wood Dust (CAS N/A) Known To Be Human Carcinogen.
OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects.
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity - Not classified.
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard Not likely, due to the form of the product.
Chronic effects Chronic exposure to wood dusts can result in pneumonitis, and coughing, wheezing, fever and the
other signs and symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Persistence and degradability
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Mobility in general
Other adverse effects
The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous.
No data is available on the degradability of this product.
The product is insoluble in water.
The product is not volatile but may be spread by dust-raising handling.
No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation
potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component.

13. Disposal considerations

Disposal instructions
Local disposal regulations
Hazardous waste code
Waste from residues / unused
products
Contaminated packaging
Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not discharge into
drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
The Waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste
disposal company.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Do not discharge into drains, water courses
or onto the ground.
Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.

14. Transport information

DOT
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IATA
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
IMDG
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and
the IBC Code

15. Regulatory information

US federal regulations This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
Not regulated.

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 OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
Not listed.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4)
Not listed.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No
Delayed Hazard - Yes
Fire Hazard - Yes
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance
Not listed.
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Yes
chemical
SARA 313 (TRI reporting)
Not regulated.

Other federal regulations

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List
Not regulated.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130)
Not regulated.
Safe Drinking Water Act Not regulated.
(SDWA)
US state regulations
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Not regulated.
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Wood Dust (CAS N/A)
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law
Wood Dust (CAS N/A)
US. Rhode Island RTK
Not regulated.
US. California Proposition 65
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
US - California Proposition 65 - Carcinogens & Reproductive Toxicity (CRT): Listed substance
Wood Dust (CAS N/A)
International Inventories
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
*A "Yes" indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s).
A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing
country(s).

16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

Issue date 15-June-2015
Revision date None
Version # 01

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Further information HMIS® is a registered trade and service mark of the NPCA.
E - Safety Glasses, Gloves, Dust Respirator

PERCENTAGE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER RETENTION LEVEL:

0.06 pcf:
Copper carbonate expressed as Elemental Copper 0.15% - 0.25%
Tebuconazole 0.006% - 0.01%
0.15 pcf:
Copper carbonate expressed as Elemental Copper 0.35% - 0.65%
Tebuconazole 0.01% - 0.03%
0.23 pcf:
Copper carbonate expressed as Elemental Copper 0.55% - 0.95%
Tebuconazole 0.02% - 0.05%

HMIS® ratings Health: 1*

Flammability: 1
Physical hazard: 0
Personal protection: E
NFPA ratings
1
1 0

Disclaimer Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc. cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information
and its product, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with its product, may be
used. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure safe conditions for handling, storage and disposal of
the product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense due to improper use. The
information in the sheet was written based on the best knowledge and experience currently
available.

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 Certification by Wood Preservative Treatment Plant - 2.3

HOOVER TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

TECHNICAL NOTE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: www.frtw.com or 1-800-TEC-WOOD (832-9663)
FOR SALES INFORMATION 1-800-531-5558 or 706-595-1264

CERTIFICATION for MICRO-GUARD

Preservative Treated Wood

Part 1 – General
1.01 Product Information
A) MICRO-GUARD is micronized copper and azole preservative treated lumber, timbers, poles, post,
plywood, and other wood materials.

B) MICRO-GUARD is designed for long-term performance in applications required by code to be

protected against fungal decay and termites or where the use of preservative treated wood is appropriate.

C) MICRO-GUARD treated wood products are manufactured in accordance with ESR-2240.

D) MICRO-GUARD preservatives are approved for interior and exterior uses above ground, ground and
fresh water contact and for critical structural members in contact with the ground.

E) MICRO-GUARD preservatives contain no Chromium, Arsenic or added Urea formaldehyde.

F) MICRO-GUARD treatment for lumber and plywood is applied via pressure impregnation.

G) MICRO-GUARD  is recommended to be KDAT (kiln dried after treatment).

H) MICRO-GUARD treated wood products are produced under third party review and carry the stamp
of an approved third party agency.

Part 2 – Products
2.01 Preservative Treatment
A) Treatment shall be MICRO-GUARD provided by Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.

B) MICRO-GUARD preservative treated wood meets the applicable building code requirements for use
above ground (.06 pcf.) ground contact (.15 pcf) and critical structural ground contact uses (.23 pcf).

C) MICRO-GUARD treated wood that is KDAT will be dried to a moisture content of 19% or less for
lumber and 18% or less for plywood.

D) MICRO-GUARD may be used to treat southern pine, mixed southern pine, Radiata pine, Caribbean
pine, red pine, Ponderosa pine, German Scots pine, hem–fir and southern pine or Douglas fir plywood.

MICRO-GUARD® is a registered trademark of Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HOOVER TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.:
The information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge, but is provided without warranty or guarantee.
Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (“Hoover”) disclaims all liability and
assumes no legal responsibility for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon the information contained herein
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Part 3 – Execution and Applications
3.01 Applications
The specifier shall indicate lumber or plywood of the appropriate size, grade, specie, retention, and drying
requirement necessary for the design criteria of the intended use.

A) UC1 Interior construction – above ground.

Dry Interior construction, millwork and furnishings.

B) UC2 Interior construction, above ground, damp.

Interior construction, beams, timbers, flooring millwork and sill plates.

C) UC3A – Exterior construction, above ground, coated and rapid water runoff.
Exterior coated millwork, siding and trim.

D) UC3B Exterior construction, uncoated – above ground.

Decking, deck joists, beams and framing, trim and fascia, fence boards, handrails.

E) UC4A Ground Contact, General use – ground and fresh water contact.
Deck support posts, fence posts, landscaping, piers, and docks.

F) UC4B Ground Contact, Critical Structure

Permanent Wood Foundation (PWF), dock components subject to salt water splash.

Locations requiring preservative-treated wood for decay or termite resistance are described in Section
2304.11 of the International Building Code (IBC) and Sections R317, R318 and R402.1.2 of the
International Residential Code (IRC).

Part 4 Installation
4.01 Fasteners
Fasteners used with MICRO-GUARD must be in accordance with Section 2304.9.5 of the IBC
and Section R319.3 of the IRC, except that aluminum fasteners are permitted.

Galvanized fasteners may be used for many exterior applications. Fasteners, nails and screws
should conform to ASTM-A153 (1 oz/ft2). Hardware, such as connectors, joist hangers, etc. shall
conform to ASTM – A653 G90 (0.90 oz/ft2).

Aluminum fasteners and other building products (flashing, siding, etc.) may be placed in direct
contact with MICRO-GUARD when used for code compliant interior or above ground
applications, such as decks, or fencing. Applications must provide proper water drainage and not
allow the wood to be exposed to standing water or to water immersion.

Stainless Steel (Type 304 and 316) fasteners are required for Permanent Wood Foundations
below grade and are recommended for use with treated wood in other severe exterior
applications such as swimming pools, salt water exposure and other critical environments.

Trapped water or moisture leads to conditions that favor corrosion. MICRO-GUARD should not
be used in conditions where these conditions will exist. Where design or actual conditions allow
for constant, repetitive or long periods of wet conditions, only stainless steel fasteners should be
used.

MICRO-GUARD® is a registered trademark of Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HOOVER TREATED WOOD PRODUCTS, INC.:
The information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge, but is provided without warranty or guarantee.
Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (“Hoover”) disclaims all liability and
assumes no legal responsibility for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon the information contained herein
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