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BBC Biochemical MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Information
Common Name: Wax Away Code: 9340
Supplier: BBC Biochemical MSDS#: 9340
Synonym: none Validation Date: 3-19-09
Trade Name: Wax Away Print Date: 3-19-09
Material Uses: none Responsible Name: Dr. B
Manufacturer: BBC Biochemical In Case of Emergency: 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec
PO Box 1320 USA
409 Eleanor Lane 1-202-483-7616 Chemtrec Intrl
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 1-800-635-4477
1-800-635-4477
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS# % by Weight OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
1) Methyl Salicylate 119-36-8 Trade Secret Not available
2) Mineral Oil Light 8012-95-1 Trade Secret OSHA PEL 5 mg/m3
3) VM+P Naphtha 8030-30-6 Trade Secret Not available
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Physical State and Clear, colorless liquid with characteristic odor.
Appearance
Emergency Overview Note to physician: If more than 2.0 ml per kg has been ingested and vomiting has not occurred,
emesis should be induced with supervision. Keep victim's head below hips to prevent aspiration.
Routes of Entry Not available.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Liquid is moderately irritating to the eyes. High vapor concentrations may also be irritating.
Skin Liquid is mildly irritating to the skin. Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defatting and drying of
the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis (rash).
Inhalation Vapors may be irritating to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. High vapor concentrations may cause
central nervous system (CNS) depression.
Ingestion Liquid is moderately toxic and may be harmful if swallowed; may produce CNS depression. Ingestion of
product may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into the lungs must be avoided as even
small quantities may result in aspir. pneumontis.
Potential Chronic Health
Effects
Medical Conditions Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Aggravated by Impaired function from preexisting disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.
Overexposure
Overexposure/ Early to moderate CNS depression may be evidenced by giddiness, headache, dizziness, and nausea;
Signs/Symptoms in extreme cases, unconsciousness and death may occur. Aspiration pneumontis may be evidenced by
coughing, labored breathing and cyanosis (bluish skin). In severe cases death may result.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing/shoes. Flush skin with water. If irritation occurs, get medical attention.
Do not reuse clothing until cleaned.
Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, oxygen
should be administered by qualified personnel. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration
of liquid into the lungs. Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician Not available.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability of the Flammable.
Product
Auto-ignition 660 deg F
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Temperature
Flash Points 142 deg F TCC
Flammable Limits UEL: 9.8 LEL: 1.3.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence Not available.
Of Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
Fire Fighting Media Use water fog, "alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or CO2. Clear fire area of unprotected personnel. Do
and Instructions not enter confined fire space without full bunker gear, including positive pressure NIOSH approved
SCBA. Cool fire exposed containers with water.
Protective Clothing (Fire)
Special Remarks on Fire Fine mist or spray may be flammable at temperatures below the flash point. Carbon
Hazards monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be formed during combustion.
Special Remarks on When heated above the flash point this material emits flammable vapors which, when mixed with air,
Explosion Hazards can burn or be explosive.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Leak Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Clean-up personnel require protective
clothing and respiratory protection from vapors. Only specially trained or qualified personnel should
handle the emergency.
Large Spill and Leak Same as above.
Section 7, Handling and Storage
Handling Empty containers retain product residue and can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut weld, braze,
solder, drill, grind, or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources
of ignition.
Storage Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Surfaces that are hot may ignite liquid product even in the
absence of sparks or flame. Extinguish pilot lights, cigarettes and turn off other sources of ignition
prior to use and until all vapors are gone.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety
shower. Provide exhaust ventilation sufficient to keep the airborne concentration of this product below
its exposure limits. Exhaust air may need to be cleaned by scrubbers or filters to reduce
environmental contamination.
Personal Protection
Eyes Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where splashing is possible. Contact lenses
should not be worn when working with this material. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work areas.
Body Where splashing is possible, full chemically resistant protective clothing (e.g., acid suit) and boots are
required.
Respiratory If exposure may or does exceed occupational exposure limits (Sec. 2) use a NIOSH approved
respirator to prevent overexposure. In accord with 29 CFR 1910.134 use either an atmosphere-
supplying respirator or an air-purifying respirator for organic vapors.
Hands Test data indicate the best protection is provided by neoprene, nitrile, and natural rubber gloves.
Feet Impervious footwear is required in areas where splashing is possible.
Personal Protection in See above.
Case of a Large Spill
Product Name Exposure Limits
1)Mineral Oil Light OSHA PEL 5mg/m3
2)
3)
Consult Local authorities before acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Clear, colorless liquid with characteristic odor. Odor: Characteristic odor.
Appearance
Molecular Weight Not applicable. Taste: Not available.
Molecular Formula Not applicable. Color: Colorless.
pH (1%/Water) Not applicable.
Boiling/Condensation 354 deg F
Point
Melting/Freezing Point -76 deg F
Critical Temperature Not applicable.
Specific Gravity 0.8
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Vapor Pressure Not available.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Evaporation Rate Not available.
VOC Not available.
Viscosity Not available.
Ionicity (in water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties Not available.
Solubility Not available.
Physical Chemical Not available.
Comments
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability and Reactivity Stable.
Conditions of Instability Stable under normal conditions. Avoid heat, flame, and other sources of ignition.
Incompatibility with Avoid strong oxidizers. Xylene will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings.
Various Substances
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may be formed during combustion.
Products
Hazardous Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals Not available.
Chronic Effects on Not available
Humans
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Other Toxic Effects
on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Mineral Oil Light:
Irritation Data, rabbit (Std Draize): skin= 100 mg/24H, mild; eye= 500 mg, moderate. Investigated as a
tumorigen. Oral rat LD50: 22 gm/kg
VM+P Naphtha
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5 mg/kg [ Rat]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 3mg/kg (Rabbit).
BODS and COD Not available.
Biodegradable/OEDC Not available.
Mobility Not available.
Toxicity of the Not available.
Products of
Biodegradation
Special Remarks on Not available.
The Products of
Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Information Not available.
Waste Stream Not available.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification UN1268, Petroleum distillates, n.o.s., 3, II
Marine Pollutant Not available.
Hazardous Substances Not available.
Reportable Quantity
Special Provisions for Not applicable.
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Transport
TDG Classification UN1268, Petroleum distillates, n.o.s., 3, II
ADR/RID Classification ADR (Europe) information not available
IMO/IMDG Classification IMDG information not available
ICAO/IATA Classification See IATA Regulations, UN1268, Petroleum distillates, n.o.s., 3, II
Section 15. Other Information
Label requirements
Fire Hazard
Hazardous Material National Fire
1
Health
3
Information System Protection
3
Fire Hazard Health Reactivity
1 0
(U.S.A.) Association
0
Reactivity
(U.S.A.) Specific Hazard
Personal Protection
References
Other Special
Considerations
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries
assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
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