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7th August 2016, 05:46 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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T2 BLUE TREATED PINE - ? Safety Precautions ?
I'm just starting work building a small metal machining room within my woodwork shed. I've bought a load of "T2 Blue Treated Pine" (the termite resistant stuff) to frame out the walls, etc.
I noticed after I'd finished loading the timber onto the trailer today, that I had a blue residue on my hands. According to the MSDS for the T2 Treated Pine, this T2 Blue Treated Pine is ..... "Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia". ...... Which seems to suggest that you don't need to take any particular precautions when handling, cutting, disposing of waste, etc this.
Can someone who knows a bit about this T2 Blue treated pine, please explain whether any safety precautions should be taken when using this stuff ?
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The treatment is a synthetic pyrethroid. Non harmful to mammals. Similar to most household insect sprays.
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I have only used t2 mgp10 and mgp12 for one job. Roof trusses for a pretty big house. It took 2 1/2 packs for the entire job. I cut the components for the bigger trusses, and another bloke cut the components for the jacks/creepers and other small trusses.
We both ended up with a tingly sensation in our hands and forearms for a few days afterwards. Neither of us went to a doctor, so I dunno what happended or if it is bad for me.
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I delivered building materials for 3 1/2 years and never had any questions about it's safety. A majority of timber frame houses are now made using T2 so that's a lot of chippies exposed to it everyday. You may see on the plastic warnings to wear a face mask when cutting the pine. However that same warning is on packs of untreated pine. If you are concerned of being effected by using I do suggest just use a face mask and cut in a well ventilated space/outdoors to ease your concerns.
I found the best way to remove the blue stains from your hands is to wash them with dishwashing liquid.
All the best,
Paul.
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