BRIWAX
Material Safety Data Sheet
INT鈥橪., INC.
This Data Sheet contains Important
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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鈥? Toluene Free
Product Code: 1993 (I2)
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: 8/2000 - I
Intended use: Wood polish
Description: Wax polish
Chemical Family: Wood finish
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name % CAS # OSHA Exposure Limits
Hydrocarbons, C3-4 30-60 68476-40-4 No PEL established
1,2,4鈥? Trimethylbenzene 3-7 95-63-6 No PEL established
Light aromatic solvent naphtha 3-7 64742-95-6 No PEL established
Xylene 3-7 1330-20-7 100 ppm TWA; 435 mg/m3 TWA
3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Severe eye irritant. Causes skin irritation. Severe respiratory tract irritant. Moderate gastrointestinal tract
Emergency Overview
irritant. Highly Flammable.
Contact; Inhalation; Absorption; Ingestion; Skin contact; Eye contact
Routes of Entry
Nervous System; Lungs; Eyes; Skin; Blood; Respiratory Tract; Digestive Tract; Liver; Kidneys
Target Organs
Potentially Affected
by Exposure
No chemical interaction known to affect toxicity.
Chemical Interactions
that Change Toxicity:
Lung disease; Eye disease; Skin disease including eczema and sensitization; Respiratory disease including
Medical Conditions
asthma and bronchitis; Digestive tract disease; Liver disease; Kidney disease
Aggravated
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3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CONT鈥橠
Immediate (Acute) Health Effects by Route of Exposure
Can cause severe respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache and possible
Inhalation Irritation
unconsciousness.
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
May cause irritation and minor systemic damage.
Skin Absorption
Can cause severe irritation. Eye contact may result in corneal injury. Symptoms may include discomfort
Eye Contact
or pain, excess blinking and tear production., with marked redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.
Temporary vision impairment (cloudy or blurred vision) is possible.
Irritating to mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diar-
Ingestion Irritation
rhea. Aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
Toxic if swallowed. May cause target organs failure and/or death.
Ingestion Toxicity
Long-Term (Chronic) Health Effects
4.0 FIRST-AID MEASURES
Contains a substance that is a possible cancer hazard based on high dose animal studies and/or a human
Carcinogenicity
study.
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% may cause birth
Reproductive and
defects.
Developmental Toxicity
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% is mutagenic or
Mutagenicity
genotoxic.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have a trained individual administer oxygen. If not breath-
Inhalation
ing, give artificial respiration and have a trained individual administer oxygen. Get medical attention
immediately.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes retracting eyelids often. Tilt the head
Eyes
to prevent chemical from transferring to the uncontaminated eye. Get immediate medical attention and
monitor the eye daily as advised by your physician.
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder immediately, and discard contami-
Skin Contact
nated leather goods. Get medical attention immediately.
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 vom-
iting may lead to aspiration of the material into the lungs potentially causing chemical pneumonitis that
may be fatal.
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5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Highly Flammable
Summary:
Alcohol foam; Carbon dioxide; Dry chemical
Extinguishing Media
Vapors may be ignited by sparks, flames or other sources of ignition if material is above flash point
Fire and /or Explosion
giving rise to a fire (Class B). Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and
Hazards
flash back. Empty containers that retain product residue (liquid, solid/sludge, or vapor) can be danger-
ous. Do not pressurize , cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose container to heat, flame, sparks,
static electricity, or other sources of ignition. Any of these actions can potentially cause an explosion
that may lead to injury or death. Flammable component(s) of this material may be lighter than water and
burn while floating on the surface.
Do not enter fire area without proper protection including self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Fire Fighting Methods and
protective equipment. Fight fire from a safe distance and a protected location due to the potential hazard-
Protection
ous vapors and decomposition products.
Hazardous Combustion Prod- Carbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide
ucts
Flash Point 0C; 32F
7
Upper Flammable/Explosive
Limit, % in air
1
Lower Flammable/Explosive
Limit, %in air
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Exposure to the spilled material may be irritating or harmful. Follow personal protective equipment
Personal Precautions and
recommendations found in Section 8 of this MSDS. Additional precautions may be necessary based on
Equipment
special circumstances created by the spill including; the material spilled, the quantity of the spill, the
area in which the spill occurred. Also consider the expertise of employees in the area responding to the
spill.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe to do so.
Methods for Clean-Up
Wear complete and proper personal protective equipment following the recommendations of Section 8
at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed
container pending a waste disposal evaluation. Shut off ignition sources; including electrical equipment
and flames. Do not allow smoking in the area. Small spill (in incidental release): Wear complete and
proper personal protective equipment ventilate the area. Contain and absorb with granulated clay or
other absorbent material and put into properly labeled containers for disposal.
7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Technical Measures Harmful or irritating material. Avoid contacting and avoid breathing the material. Use only in a well
ventilated area. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when han-
and Precautions
dling this material. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with material. Ground and bond
containers when transferring material. 鈥淓mpty鈥? containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor)
and can be dangerous. Follow all protective equipment recommendations provided in Section 8.
Store in a cool dry ventilated location. Isolate from incompatible materials and conditions. Keep con-
Storage and Technical
tainer(s) closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.
Measures and Conditions.
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8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls are normally required when handling or using
Engineering Measures
this product to avoid overexposure.
Respiratory protection may be required to avoid overexposure when handling this product. General or
Respiratory Protection
local exhaust ventilation is the preferred means of protection. Use a respirator if general room ventila-
tion is not available or sufficient to eliminate symptoms. Follow a respiratory protection program that
meets 29 CFR 190.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements whenever work place conditions warrant the use
of a respirator.
Wear chemically resistant safety glasses with side shields when handling this product. Wear additional
Eye Protection
eye protection such as chemical splash goggles and/or face shield when the possibility exists for eye
contact with splashing or spraying liquid, or airborne material. Do not wear contact lenses. Have an eye
wash station available.
Avoid skin contact by wearing chemically resistant gloves, an apron and other protective equipment
Skin Protection
depending upon conditions of use. Inspect gloves for chemical break-through and replace at regular
intervals. Clean protective equipment regularly. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and
water before eating, drinking and when leaving work. When splashing is possible, full chemically resis-
tant protective clothing including a full chemically resistant suit and boots are required.
Impervious rubber, Nitrile
Gloves
Control Parameters:
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGIH STEL
Xylenes (o-, m-, p= isomers) 100 ppm TWA; 434 mg/m3 TWA 150 ppm STEL; 651 mg/m3 STEL
9.0 PHSYCIAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Paste
Physical State
Colorless to pale amber
Color
Strong Aromatic
Odor
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
549 g/1
Volatile Organic Chemicals
140 deg. C
Boiling Point
0.775
Specific Gravity
8.111 #/gal .
Bulk Density
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10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable under normal conditions
Stability
Sparks, open flame, other ignition sources, and elevated temperatures. Contamination
Conditions to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents; Chlorine; Strong acids
Materials to Avoid/
Chemical Incompatibility
Carbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
11.0 TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: This material is likely to be moderately irritating to eyes based on animal data.
This material is likely to be moderately irritating to skin based on animal data.
Likely to be moderately toxic based on animal data.
Component Toxicology Data (NIOSH):
Chemical Name CAS number LD50/LC50
Benzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl 95-63-6 Inhalation LC50 Rat: 18gm/m3/4H; Oral LD50 Rat: 5gm/kg
Xylene 1330-20-7 Inhalation LC50 Rat: 5000 ppm/4H; Oral LD50 Rat: 4300 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit: >1700mg/kg
12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Moderate ecological hazard. This product may be dangerous to plants and/or wildlife.
Overview
This material is expected to have moderate mobility in soil. It absorbs to most soil types.
Mobility
No data.
Persistence
Bioconcentration may occur.
Bioaccumulation
Does not biodegrade readily.
Degradability
13.0 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Description for Spent Spent or discarded material is a hazardous waste.
Product
Dispose of by incineration following Federal, State, Local, or Provincial regulations.
Disposal Methods
If discarded, this product is considered a RCRA ignitable waste, D001.
EPA Waste Code(s)
U239 Xylenes (o-, m-, p鈥? isomers)
Substances subject to EPA
Land Ban
14.0 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Basic Description: DOT & IATA: FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S. (NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
HYDROTREATED LIGHT XYLENES), CLASS 3, UN1993, PG II,
LABEL REQUIRED: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
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15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Status: All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
Chemical Name CAS # Regulation % Range
Benzene, dimethyl- 1330-20-7 CERCLA 3-7
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 95-63-6 SARA 313 3-7
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1330-20-7 SARA 313 3-7
Substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm: None
16.0 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 referring 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 require-
ments 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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