BRIWAX, Int鈥檒.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Inc.
This Data Sheet contains Important
!! Information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. BY APPOINTMENT TO
H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Instructions MANUFACTURERS OF
FRENCH POLISHES & LAQUERS
J W BOLLOM & CO. LTD.
T/A HENRY FLACK (1860) LTD
1.0 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: BRIWAX Original
Product Code: 800000
Manufacturer/Supplier:
BRIWAX International, Inc. 2222 Spring Creek Pkwy.
P.O. Box 865110 Suite 105
Plano, TX 75086-5110 Plano, TX 75023
1-800-5-BRIWAX
Fax: 972-867-8960
Transportation Emergencies: Call Chemtrec, 1-800-424-9300
Revision Number: 1
Intended use: Furniture polish
Description: Wax Polish
Chemical Family: Wood Finish
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name % CAS # OSHA Exposure Limits
Toluene 60鈥?90 108-88-3 200 ppm TWA C 300 ppm
3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Moderate to severe eye irritant. Causes skin irritation. Moderate respiratory tract irritant. Moderate
Emergency Overview
gastrointestinal tract irritant. Highly Flammable.
Contact; Inhalation; Absorption
Routes of Entry
Nervous System; Kidneys; Liver; Eyes; Skin; Respiratory Tract
Target Organs
Potentially Affected
by Exposure
No chemical interaction known to affect toxicity.
Chemical Interactions
that Change Toxicity:
Kidney disease; Liver disease; Eye disease; Skin disease including eczema and sensitization. Respira-
Medical Conditions
tory disease including asthma and bronchitis.
Aggravated
Immediate (Acute) Health Effects by Route of Exposure:
Can cause moderate respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea and headache.
Inhalation Irritation
Harmful! Can cause systemic damage. (see 鈥淭arget Organs鈥?)
Inhalation Toxicity
Can cause moderate skin irritation, defatting and dermatitis. Not likely to cause permanent damage.
Skin Contact
Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause severe irritation and systemic damage.
Skin Absorption
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3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CONT鈥橠
Contact with the eyes may cause moderate to severe eye injury. Eye contact may result in tearing and red-
Eye Contact
dening, but not likely to permanently injure eye tissue. Temporary vision impairment (cloudy or blurred
vision) is possible.
Irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Ingestion Irritation
Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause systemic poisoning.
Ingestion Toxicity
Long-Term (Chronic) Health Effects:
None of the substances have been shown to cause cancer in long term animal studies. Not a carcinogen
Carcinogenicity
according to NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% may cause birth de-
Reproductive and
fect.
Developmental Toxicity
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% is mutagenic and
Mutagenicity
genotoxic.
4.0 FIRST-AID MEASURES
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have a trained professional administer oxygen. If not breath-
Inhalation
ing, give artificial respiration and have a trained individual administer oxygen. Get medical attention im-
mediately.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes retracting eyelids often. Tilt the head to
Eyes
prevent chemical from transferring to the uncontaminated eye. Get immediate medical attention and moni-
tor the eye daily as advised by your physician.
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder. Get medical attention if irritation
Skin Contact
develops or persists.
Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately. Drink two glasses of water or milk to
Ingestion
dilute. Provide medical care provider with this MSDS. Induce vomiting as a last measure. Induced vomit-
ing may lead to aspiration of this material into the lungs potentially causing chemical pneumonitis that
may be fatal.
5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Highly Flammable
Summary:
Alcohol foam; Carbon dioxide; Dry chemical
Extinguishing Media
Do not enter fire area without proper protection including self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Fire and/or Explosion
protective equipment. Fight fire from a safe distance and a protected location due to the potential of hazard-
Hazards
ous vapors and decomposition products. Flammable component(s) of this material may be lighter than
water and burn while floating on the surface. Use water spray/fog for cooling.
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5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES CONT鈥橠
Do not enter fire area with proper protection including self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
Fire Fighting Methods
equipment. Fight fire from a safe distance and a protected location due to the potential of hazardous vapors
and Protection
and decomposition products. Flammable component(s) of this material may be lighter than water and burn
while floating on the surface. Use water spray/fog for cooling.
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hazardous
Combustion Products
7C; 45F
Flash Point
480
Autoignition
Temperature, deg C
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective equipment recom-
Personal Precautions
mendations found in Section 8 of this MSDS. Additional precautions may be necessary based on special cir-
and Equipment
cumstances created by the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of employees in the area responding to
the spill. Evaporation of volatile substances can lead to the displacement of air creating an environment that
can cause asphyxiation.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to harmful health and the environment if safe to do so. Wear
Methods for Clean-up
complete and proper personal protective equipment following the recommendations of Section 8 at a mini-
mum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pend-
ing a waste disposal evaluation. Shut off ignition sources; including electrical equipment and flames. Do not
allow smoking in the area.
Harmful or irritating material. Avoid contacting and avoid breathing the material. Use only in a well venti-
Handling Technical
lated area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Measures and
Precautions
Storage Technical Meas- Store in a cool and dry ventilated location. Isolate from incompatible materials and conditions. Keep container
(s) closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
ures and
Conditions
Use local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to minimize exposures and maintain operator com-
Engineering Measures
fort.
Respiratory protection may be required to avoid overexposure when handling this product. General or local
Respiratory Protection
exhaust ventilation is the preferred means of protection. Use a respirator if general room ventilation is not
available or sufficient to eliminate symptoms.
NIOSH approved air purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge and HEPA filter. Air purifying respira-
Respirator Type(s)
tors should not be used in oxygen deficient or IDLH atmospheres.
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7.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION CONT鈥橠
Wear chemically resistant safety glasses with side shields when handling this product. Wear additional eye
Eye Protection
protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield when the possibility exists for eye contact when
splashing or spraying liquid, or airborne material. Do not wear contact lenses. Have an eye wash station avail-
able.
Wear protective gloves. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through and replace at regular intervals. Clean pro-
Skin Protection
tective equipment regularly. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating,
drinking and when leaving work.
Nitrile, Neoprene
Gloves
Control Parameters:
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGIH STEL
Toluene 50 ppm TWA; 188 mg/m3 TWA None
8.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Paste
Physical State
Colorless to pale amber
Color
Moderate Aromatic
Odor
Not applicable
pH
Negligible: 0-1%
Solubility in Water
Heavier than air. Vapors that evolve from this product will tend to settle and accumulate near the floor.
Vapor Density
0.5-2 (n Butyl acetate = 1)
Evaporation Rate
544 g/1
Volatile Organic
Chemicals
111 deg. C
Boiling Point
0.725 g/ml
Specific Gravity
7.227 lbs/gal
Bulk Density
9. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions
Stability
Sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and elevated temperatures.
Conditions to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.
Materials to
Avoid/Chemical
Incompatibility
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10.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This material is likely to be severely irritating to eyes based on animal data. This material is likely
Acute Toxicity
to be moderately irritating to skin based on animal data. Likely to be moderately toxic based on
animal studies.
Component Toxicology Data (NIOSH):
Chemical Name CAS Number LD50/LC50
Toluene 108-88-3 Inhalation LC50 Rat: 49 gm/m3/4H;
Inhalation LC50 Mouse : 400
ppm/24H; Oral LD50 Rat : 636 mg/kg;
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 14100 uL/kg
11.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.0 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Overview Moderate ecological hazard. This product may be dangerous to plants and/or wildlife.
Mobility This material is expected to have moderate mobility in soil. It absorbs to most soil types.
Persistence No data
Bioaccumulation Bioconcentrations may occur.
Degradability Biodegrades slowly.
13.0 TRANSPORATION INFORMATION
Spent or discarded material is a hazardous waste.
Waste Description for Spent
Product
Dispose of by incineration following Federal, State, Local or Provincial regulations.
Disposal Methods
If discarded, this product is considered a RCRA ignitable wates, D001.
EPA Waste Code(s)
U220 Toluene.
Substances subject to EPA
Land Ban
DOT Basic Description: DOT & IATA: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, 3, UN1263, PG II, LABEL
REQUIRED: FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
14.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Status: All components in this product on the TSCA Inventory.
Chemical Name: CAS # Regulations % Range
Toluene 108-88-3 CERCLA 60-90
Toluene 108-88-3 SARA 313 60-90
Substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm: Toluene
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15.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prepared by Thomas J. Lewis Ph.D.
Other Info
The information contained in this safety data sheet is provided in accordance with the
Disclaimer
requirements of OSHA Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200). The product
should not be used for purposes other than those shown in Section 1 without first refer-
ring to the supplier and obtaining written instructions. As the specific conditions of use
of the product are outside of the suppliers control, the user is responsible for ensuring
that the requirements of relevant legislation are complied with.
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the present state
of knowledge and current national legislation. It provides guidance on health, safety and
environmental aspects of the product and should not be construed as any guarantee of
technical performance as suitability for particular applications.
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