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MDF is flammable but difficult to ignite. Early fire hazard properties when tested to AS/NZS 1530 Part 3:

• Ignitability Index: 18

• Spread of Flame index: 8

• Heat evolved index: 7

• Smoke developed index: 4

All types of extinguishing media can be used. Fire fighters to wear breathing apparatus. Panels exposed to more than 50ºC for long periods (months) may spontaneously combust.

Wood dust may ignite at temperatures greater than 204ºC and high concentration in air (>60g/m3) may spontaneously explode.

In its intact state MDF panels are not a hazardous material. Dust from MDF is hazardous and it is classified by the World Health Organization as causing cancer to humans.

This product contains and may release formaldehyde. Formaldehyde

has been evaluated by IARC as group 1, carcinogenic to humans. Smoke from this product is hazardous and may cause respiratory system irritation. Panel edges and broken panels may cut through skin.

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