SDS
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1458687 - BEHR Chalk Decorative Wax - Dark Revision Date 16-Aug-2018
Large Fire
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
Risk of ignition. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
In the event of fire, cool tanks with water spray. Fire residues and contaminated fire
extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Yes.
Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
gear. Use personal protection equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment as required. See
section 8 for more information. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. ELIMINATE all ignition sources
(no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Pay attention to flashback. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges. All equipment used when handling the
product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Other Information
Ventilate the area. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. A vapor
suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and
waterways.
Methods for cleaning up
Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Pick up and transfer to properly
labeled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use personal protection equipment. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Keep away from heat,
hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use grounding
and bonding connection when transferring this material to prevent static discharge, fire or
explosion. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Use according to package label
instructions. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static
electricity). Keep in properly labeled containers. Do not store near combustible materials.
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