About California Proposition 65
At Snakewood Supply, we are committed to providing premium exotic hardwoods
and specialty materials while helping our customers make informed purchasing decisions.
California Proposition 65
officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, requires businesses to provide warnings about significant exposures to chemicals that the State of California has identified as causing cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Many products sold by Snakewood Supply are natural wood products used in woodworking, woodturning, knife making, pen making, carving, and crafting applications. Working with these materials through drilling, sawing, sanding, carving, turning, or machining may generate wood dust. Wood dust is a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Certain other products sold by Snakewood Supply, including finishing products, adhesives, stabilizing materials, and workshop supplies, may also contain chemicals that require warnings under California law.
Because our website offers a broad selection of products, Proposition 65 warnings may appear on product pages, packaging, or throughout our website where applicable.
For more information about Proposition 65, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exotic Hardwoods, Lumber, Knife Scales, Turning Blanks & Pen Blanks
⚠️ WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, carving, turning, machining, or otherwise working with wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust and use a dust mask, respirator, dust collection system, or other appropriate safeguards for personal protection.
This warning applies to many natural wood species, including Snakewood, Desert Ironwood, Ebony, African Blackwood, Cocobolo, Bocote, Ziricote, Rosewood species, and other exotic hardwoods sold by Snakewood Supply.
For more information:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/wood-dust
Woodworking, Turning, Carving & Machining Applications
⚠️ WARNING: Woodworking activities such as sanding, cutting, drilling, routing, carving, shaping, and turning may generate wood dust. Exposure to wood dust is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust and follow recommended safety practices, including adequate ventilation and dust collection.
For more information:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/wood-dust
Acrylic Pen Blanks, Resin Materials & Synthetic Turning Materials
⚠️ WARNING: Machining, sanding, or shaping acrylic, resin, or synthetic materials may generate dust or particles that can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust and use appropriate respiratory protection and dust collection equipment.
For more information:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Finishing Products, Adhesives, Stabilizing Resins, Oils & Waxes
⚠️ WARNING: Certain finishing products, adhesives, stabilizing compounds, oils, waxes, and related workshop materials may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always review product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and manufacturer instructions before use.
For more information:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/chemicals
Product Safety Commitment
Snakewood Supply partners with trusted suppliers and manufacturers to provide high-quality materials for woodworkers, makers, knife makers, pen turners, and craftspeople worldwide.
A Proposition 65 warning does not necessarily mean that a product is unsafe. In many cases, the warning is provided because California law requires businesses to inform consumers when listed chemicals may be present or generated during normal use.
We encourage customers to follow safe shop practices, use proper personal protective equipment, and review all product safety information before use.
For more information:
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov
If you have questions regarding a specific product or Proposition 65 warning, please contact Snakewood Supply customer support.
