Material Safety Data Sheet
BRIWAX
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Instructions H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
MANUFACTURERS OF
FRENCH POLISHES & LAQUERS
1.0 J W BOLLOM & CO. LTD.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION T/A HENRY FLACK (1860) LTD
Product Name: 2031 BRIWAX Wax Stick
Product Code: 2031
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
2.0 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Cas# % by Weight
Chemical Name: No Name on File
Components not listed are not physical or heat hazards as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard).
3.0 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: No eye hazard. Not a skin hazard. Combustible at elevated temperature.
Routes of Entry: None Known
Target Organs Potentially Affected by Exposure: No organs known to be damaged from exposure to this product.
No hazard in normal industrial use. Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns.
Eye Contact
No hazard in normal industrial use. Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns.
Skin Contact
No hazard in normal industrial use.
Inhalation
No hazard in normal industrial use.
Ingestion
Chemical Interactions That Change Toxicity: None Known
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No medical conditions affected by exposure.
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
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.
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4.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
This material does not present a hazard if inhaled. Remove individual to fresh air after an airborne
Inhalation
exposure if any symptoms develop, as a precautionary measure.
None expected to be needed, however, use an eye wash to remove a chemical from your eye
Eyes
regardless of the level of hazard.
Wash with soap and water. For hot product, immediately immerse in or flush affected area with large
Skin Contact
amounts of cold water to dissipate heat. Cover with clean cotton sheeting or gauze and get prompt
medical attention.
No hazard in normal industrial use. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms
Ingestion
develop. Provide medical care provider with MSDS.
No additional first aid information available.
Notes to Doctor
5.0 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Summary Combustible at elevated temperatures.
No data. Material is expected to decompose at elevated temperatures.
Flashpoint
Alcohol foam. Carbon dioxide; Dry chemical; A solid stream of water may scatter molten product.
Extinguishing Media
Material may be ignited only if preheated to temperatures above high flash point, for example in a
Fire and/or Explosion
fire.
Hazards
Do not enter fire area without proper protection including self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Fire Fighting Methods and
protective equipment. Use methods for the surrounding fire.
Protection
Carbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Combustion
Products
6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
No adverse health affects expected from the clean-up of spilled material. Follow personal
Personal Precautions and
protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this MSDS.
Equipment
Allow molten resin to solidify before disposal. No special spill clean-up considerations. Collect and
Methods for Clean-up
discard in regular trash. Do not allow the spilled product to enter public drainage system or open
waterways.
7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
No special handling instructions due to toxicity. When handling heated molten material, use
Handling Technical Measures
protective equipment and ventilation recommended in Section 8.
and Precautions
Store in a cool and dry place. Isolate from incompatible materials.
Storage Technical Measures
and Conditions
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8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROL/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
No exposure limits exist for the constituents of this product. No engineering controls are likely to be
Engineering Measures
required to maintain operator comfort under normal conditions of use.
No respiratory protection required under normal conditions of use.
Respiratory Protection
No special requirements under normal industrial use.
Eye Protection
Not normally considered a skin hazard. Where use can result in skin contact, practice good personal
Skin Protection
hygiene. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, and
when leaving work. For molten product, use any type rubber thermal insulating gloves and other cloth-
ing necessary to protect from thermal burns.
Heat insulating gloves.
Gloves
Control Parameters: Chemical Name鈥? ACGIH TLV-TWA ACGIH STEL IDLH
9.0 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Solid
Physical State
Depends upon product selection. The color additives do not affect product hazards.
Color
Mild Characteristic.
Odor
Negligible; 0-1%
Solubility in Water
630 deg. C
Boiling Point
72.0000000 deg. C
Melting Point
0.91
Specific Gravity
10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
11.0 TOXILOGICAL INFORMATION
Stable under normal conditions
Stability
Temperatures above the high flash point of this combustible material in combination with sparks, open
Conditions to Avoid
flames or other sources of ignition.
Materials to Avoid/ Chemical Hydrogen fluoride; Strong oxidating agents.
Incompatibility
Oral LD50 Rat > 15000 mg/kg
Ingestion
Chemical Name: No data available
Component Toxicology Data
CAS number: LD50/LC50
(NIOSH)
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12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Overview: This material is not expected to be harmful to the ecology. Keep out of waterways.
13.0 DISPOSAL INFORMATION/CONSIDERATION
Spent or discarded material is non-hazardous according to environmental regulations.
Waste Description for Spent Products
Mixing spent or discarded material with other materials may render the mixture
hazardous. Perform a hazardous waste determination on mixtures.
Dispose of in a landfill. Disposal is not likely to be regulated.
Disposal Methods
14.0 TRANSPORATION INFORMATION
15.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT & IATA: Not restricted
DOT Basics Description
16.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMTION
All components in this product are on the TSCA Inventory.
TSCA Status
No 313鈥攍isted chemicals in this product. Regulation: SARA 313
Chemical Name
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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