Health and Safety Datasheet 2031
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET NUMBER : 2031BW (I1)
DATE OF ISSUE : 30/05/2003 Issue No. 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT & COMPANY
Product Group & Description Product Group & Description
BW17 BRIWAX WAX STICK
INTENDED USE For the repair of suitable surfaces
SUPPLIER Briwax International Ltd.
Ravensbourne Business Centre
Westerham Road,
Keston,
Kent. BR2 6HE
Tele: 020 8658 2299
Fax: 020 8658 8672
Emergency Tele: 020 8658 2299
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
Substances presenting a Health or Environmental hazard within the meaning
of The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply)
Regulations 2002.
A blend of waxes and pigments
Symbol Risk
Substance Name ENICS CAS No %age Range letter Phrases(*)
(*) for full text of Risk Phrases see Section 16 'Other Information'16
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is not classified as dangerous according to the CHIP
Regulations.
Classification
Risk Phrases
No appropriate phrases
'P' Phrases
Trade users, please refer to safety data sheet before use.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
GENERAL In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
INHALATION Remove to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at
rest. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration. Give nothing by mouth. If unconscious,
place in recovery position and seek medical advice.
EYE CONTACT Remove contact lenses. Holding the eyelids apart,
irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at
least 10 minutes. Seek medical advice.
SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water or use a proprietary skin
cleaner. Do NOT use solvents or thinners.
INGESTION If accidentally swallowed obtain immediate medical
attention. Keep at rest. Do NOT induce vomiting.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
RECOMMENDED Alcohol Resistant Foam, Carbon dioxide, Dry Powder,
Sand.
NOT TO BE USED Water.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL
Fire will produce dense black smoke containing
hazardous products of combustion (see Section 10).
Exposure to decomposition products may be a hazard to
health.
Appropriate self-contained breathing apparatus may be
required.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with a water
spray. Do not allow run off from fire fighting to
enter drains or water courses.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain and collect spillages with non-combustible absorbent materials,
e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth and place in a suitable
container for disposal in accordance with the waste regulations (see
Section 13).
Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses. If the product enters
drains or sewers, immediately contact the local water company; in the
case of contamination of streams, rivers or lakes, contact the National
Rivers Authority.
Clean preferably with a detergent, avoid the use of solvents.
7. STORAGE & HANDLING
Handling
Do not use in areas where potential sources of ignition exist.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate standard.
Use non-sparking tools.
Keep container tightly closed. Exclude sources of heat, sparks and open
flame. Never use pressure to empty, container is not a pressure vessel.
Always keep in containers made of the same material as the supply
container.
Avoid skin and eye contact. Avoid the inhalation of vapour and mist.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in storage and use
areas. For Occupational Exposure Controls, see Section 8.
Storage
Observe the label precautions. Store between 5 & 25›C in a dry well
ventilated place away from sources of heat, ignition and direct sunlight.
No smoking.
Prevent unauthorised access. Containers which are opened should be
properly resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Store separately from oxidising agents and strongly alkaline and strongly
acidic materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures
Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable this should
be achieved by the use of local exhaust ventilation and good general
extraction.
If extraction methods are not sufficient to maintain concentrations of
solvent vapours and/or particulates below relevant occupational Exposure
Limit Values, suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn
(see "Occupational Exposure Controls" below).
Exposure Limits
Occupational Exposure Limits Notation
8hr LTEL 15min STEL
. Substance Name ppm mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 .
NOTES
LTEL = Long Term Exposure Limit - 8 hour time weighted average
STEL = Short Term Exposure Limit - 15 minute reference period.
Notations = Sk - risk of absorption through skin Sen - respiratory
sensitiser.
Notations = SK - Risk of absorption through skin SEN - Respiratory
Sensitiser Bmgv - Biological Monitoring may be appropriate (see
Biological Monitoring Guidance Value in EH40 Table 3)
OEL's are from EH40 except where marked SUP which are assigned by the
supplier of the substance.
Personal Protection
General Protection
All personal protective equipment, including respiratory protective
equipment, used to control exposure to hazardous substances must be
selected to meet the requirements of the COSHH regulations.
Respiratory Protection
If exposure to hazardous substances identified above cannot be controlled
by provision of local exhaust ventilation & good general extraction,
suitable respiratory protective equipment should be worn.
Hand Protection
When skin exposure may occur, advice should be sought from glove
suppliers on appropriate glove types and usage times for this product.
The instructions and information provided by the glove supplier on use,
storage, maintenance and replacement must be followed.
Barrier creams may help to protect exposed areas of skin but are not
substitutes for full physical protection. They should not be applied once
exposure has occurred.
Eye Protection
Eye protection designed to protect against liquid splashes should be worn.
Skin Protection
Cotton or cotton/synthetic overalls or coveralls are normally suitable.
Grossly contaminated clothing should be removed and the skin washed with
soap and water or a proprietary skin cleaner.
Regular skin inspection of users of this product is recommended. ALWAYS
WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE EATING, SMOKING OR USING THE TOILET.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE SOLID
FLASH POINT Method:
VISCOSITY Method:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.91+/-0.01 gms/cc Method: Gravity Cup
V.O.C. CONTENT 0 Kgs/lt
VAPOUR DENSITY
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT
SOLUBILITY IN WATER IMMISCIBLE
VAPOUR PRESSURE RANGE N/A
INITIAL BOILING POINT 220 Deg.C
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions (see Section
7).
In a fire, hazardous decomposition products such as smoke, carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen may be produced.
Keep away from oxidising agents and strongly alkaline and strongly acidic
materials to prevent the possibility of an exothermic reaction.
Keep dirty rags and wipers in an enclosed container.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no data available on the product itself. The product has been
assessed following the conventional method in CHIP and is classified for
toxicological hazards accordingly. This takes into account, where known,
delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects of components from
short-term and long-term exposure by oral, inhalation and dermal routes
of exposure and eye contact. See sections 3 and 15 for details of the
resulting hazard classification.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
There is no data available on the product itself.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains or water courses or be
deposited where it can affect ground or surface waters.
The LAPC requirements of regulations made under the Environmental
Protection Act may apply to the use of this product.
The product has been assessed following the conventional method in CHIP
and is classified for ecological hazards accordingly. See Sections 2 and
15 for details.
See also sections 5, 6 and 13.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or
surface waters may be affected.
Wastes, including emptied containers, are controlled wastes and should be
disposed of in accordance with regulations made under the Control of
Pollution Act and Environmental Protection Act.
Using information provided in this safety data sheet, advice should be
obtained from the relevant environment agency whether the Special Waste
Regulations apply.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road/Rail UN No......... Packing Group... Class.....
Designation...NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR CARRIAGE
Sea Packing Grp.<=30lts.... Packing Grp.>30lts.....
Class..................
Marine Pollutant....... UN Number.........
Ems................. MFAG..............
Main Risk.....
Sub Risk......
Shipping Name.
Air Packing Grp.<=30lts.... Packing Grp.>30lts.....
Class..................
UN/IATA ID Number......
Main Risk.....
Sub Risk......
Shipping Name.
International Packing Group.......... Class...............
Road/Rail Item Number............ UN Number.....
Main Risk.....
Sub Risk......
Shipping Name.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
The product is classified and labelled for supply in accordance with The
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations as
follows.
Classification
Contains
Risk Phrases
No appropriate phrases
Safety Phrases
Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with skin
In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry powder, halogenated
hydrocarbons, sand or foam. Never use water!
If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or
label.
'P' Phrases
Trade users, please refer to safety data sheet before use.
The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet does not constitute
the user's own assessment of the workplace risks as required by other
health & safety legislation.
The provisions of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act and the Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations apply to the use of this
product at work.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Text of any Risk Phrases listed in Section 2
Date of Origination 30/05/03
Date of last revision 30/05/03
The information contained in this safety data sheet is provided in
accordance with the requirements of the Chemicals (Hazard Information &
Packaging) Regulations
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 the
supplier's control, the user is responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of relevant legislation are complied with.
The information contained in this 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 or suitability for particular applications.
Further information and relevant advice can be found in:-
The Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (SI
1999:437)
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (SI 1992: 2793)
Storage of Flammable Liquids in Containers. HS(G)51
Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances. HS(G)71
The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1992 (SI 1988:
2839)
COSHH Essentials: easy steps to control chemicals, HS(G)193. Details of
available Control Guidance Sheets, which may be relevant to the
particular conditions of use, can be found in HS(G)193.
Exclusion List for Printing Inks and Related Products 1999, CEPE (from
BCF tel: 01372 360 660)
SBPIM's Safety and Handling of Printing Inks and Auxiliary Materials.
(from BCF tel: 01372 360 660)
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