Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KOPPERS XJ TIMBER PROTECTIVE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as a water repellent, wood preservative which may be applied by brushing or by the
dipping of timber in open tanks. Spraying of material causes increased exposure hazard and
is not recommended. Must not be used for timber in contact with food or feedstuffs.

SYNONYMS

"Koppers XJ timber preservative", "Koppers XJ waterproofing sealant", "Koppers XJ
sealant", "XJ timber protective", "XJ timber preservative", "XJ waterproofing sealant",
"XJ sealant", "timber protective", "timber preservative", "waterproofing sealant", sealant

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful in contact with skin.
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through
inhalation and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Flammable.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Toxic effects may result from the accidental ingestion of the material; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 40 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  Skin contact with the material may be harmful; systemic effects may resultfollowing absorption.  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Toxic effects may result from skin absorption.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified 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.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/absorption  of the liquid and inhalation of the vapour.  Components of the liquid may be absorbed through the intact skin and cause  irritation even burns. Onset of burn reaction may be delayed and develop  with time. Chronic exposure with absorption of organo-tin compounds can  lead to urinary retention increased intracranial pressure, and chapping of  the skin.  [Worksafe - Safe Handling of Preservatives and Treated Timber, Draft Code of  Practice and Guidance Note.]  Acute effects of inhalation of high concentrations of solvent vapour are  coughing, pulmonary irritation, nausea, vomiting, central nervous system  depression, and loss of co-ordination leading to unconciousness. [PATTYS]  Chronic inhalation exposures may result in liver and blood changes. [NIOSTIC]  Ingestion may result in vomiting and aspiration of vomitus may cause  chemical pneumonitis followed by cardiovascular collapse and coma.