NatureWood® Important Information
- Do not burn preserved wood. (see Disposal section)
- Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or handling wood.
- Wear gloves when working with wood.
- All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
- Some preservative may migrate into soil/water or dislodge from the wood. Incidental contact with skin during construction or use may occur.
- After working with the wood wash exposed areas thoroughly.
- 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 for mulch.
- Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used for patios, decks, and walkways.
- NatureWood® products which are no longer usable such as cutoffs, broken boards, sawdust or treated wood material taken out of service are not considered hazardous and may be disposed of in landfills or burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with state and federal regulations.