Renaissance Wax Polish
Product Safety Data Sheet
MANUFACTURER: Picreator Enterprises Ltd Directors:
44 Park View Gardens J.D.Lawson,
M.M.Lawson
Hendon London NW4 2PN M.Burns
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1.COMPOSITION OF INGREDIENTS
Chemical Composition
Blend of micro-crystalline waxes in white spirit
Hazardous component
White spirit
2.HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
White spirit (naphtha/petroleum): approx. 80% by weight. Benzene content: less than
0.1%. Flammable, harmful if swallowed and dangerous for the environment.
3.FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air. If unconscious turn onto face.
Obtain medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated
clothing.
Eye Contact: Wash immediately with clean water for at least 10 minutes. If
irritation persists obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If person vomits turn over onto face.
Give milk or plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.
4.FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable media: Dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable media: Water jet
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus/gloves.
Combustion products: Toxic gases.
5.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Avoid breathing vapours.
Environmental precautions: If product enters the drains, inform relevant authorities.
Method of cleaning: Scrape up and remove to a safe place for incineration.
Contain with sand or earth if necessary.
6.HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Use in well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes and do not swallow.
Storage conditions: Store in a cool dry place in the original containers. Keep
sealed. Avoid sources of ignition or naked flames. Keep
apart from strong oxidising substances.
7.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing the vapour.
Ventilation: Use in well ventilated area.
Hand protection: Avoid contact with skin
Eye protection: Avoid contact with eyes.
Skin protection: Wash with soap and water.
Occupational exposure: OEL sol. 600mg/m鲁 (8 hour TWA)
8.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Firm solid
Colour: White
Odour: Characteristic
Flashpoint: 38潞C
Auto ignition: Approximately 230潞C
Melting point: Above 35掳C
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Vapour density: Above 1.
Solid content: Approximately 20%
N.B. The extraordinary absorptive capacity of the Renaissance blend of waxes
ensures
freedom from free solvent despite the high liquid content.
In its can the wax remains a dense solid.
9.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid: Protect from all forms of heat.
Materials to avoid: Strong acids, alkalis, halogens, oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition
Products: Toxic gases (carbon dioxide and/or carbon monoxide)
10.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eyes: Intense smarting and irritation
Skin: Prolonged contact will defat and dry, leading to possible
irritation and dermatitis.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high vapour concentrations can cause
intoxication, headache, nausea and (in extreme cases),
coma.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the mouth, throat and digestive tract
causing vomiting and abdominal pain. Significant
absorption may cause sleepiness and pulmonary oedema.
11.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Immobile
Persistence and
degradability: Product is biodegradable
Bio-accumulative
Potential: This product has the potential to bio-accumulate.
Aquatic toxicity: Toxic for fish.
12.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Large spills should be contained with earth or sand and disposed of at a registered tip
site..
13.TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper shipping name: Petroleum distillates n.o.s.
UN No. 3175 Carriage Hazard Warning: Flammable solid
UN Class: 4.1 Subsidiary: Not classified
UN Packing Group: II TREM-CARD: 41G14
ADR Kemlar No: 3 HAZCHEM EAC: 3Y
ADR/RID
Class: 4.1 Item:
TREM-CARD 41G14 HI/UN No: 40
IMO
UN No: 3175 Marine pollutant: Yes
Class 4.1 IMDG Page: 3375
EmS: 3-07 MFAG: 311
14.REGULATORY INFORMATION
European directive on classification of hazardous preparations 90/492/EEC:
- Contains: approximately 80%
- Supply Symbol: Dead fish/tree (N)
Key words: Flammable
Dangerous for the environment
Supply Classification: Safety Phrase: (S2), S23, S24, S60, S61, S62
Risk Phrase: R10, R51/53, R66/67
15. UK REGULATIONS
Control of Pollution Act 1974
Control of Pollution (Special Wastes) Regulations 1980 SI 1709
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (as amended)
Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations 1990 SI 304
Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended)
Environmental Protection Duty of Care Regulations 1991 (as amended)
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1996 (as amended)
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations 1996/2095 (as amended)
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification Packaging and Labelling) and Use of
Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996/2092 (as amended)
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulations 1996/2089 (as amended)
Special Waste Regulation 1996 (as amended)
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (as amended)
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16.OTHER INFORMATION
Where products are used outside the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom such usage must conform with the
foregoing, or national standards, whichever is the more stringent. This product is supplied on the basis that
it will be used for the purpose and manner specified in the Technical Data Sheet, the user having taken all
the precautions stipulated.
The information contained on the Product Safety Data Sheet does not constitute a hazard assessment and
should not be used in lieu of the user鈥檚 own assessment of workplace risks as required by any other Health
and Safety Legislation.
This Safety Data Sheet conforms with EC Directive 91/155/EEC.
March 2004
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