SAFETY DATA SHEET 78500 Section 1. Identification Product name Product code Other means of identification : MINWAX® Paste Finishing Wax Natural : 78500 : Not available. Product type : Solid. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Not applicable.
Section 2. Hazards identification General Prevention Response Storage Disposal Supplemental label elements Hazards not otherwise classified : Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. : Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust.
Section 4. First aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Ingestion : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Section 4. First aid measures Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. See toxicological information (Section 11) Section 5.
Section 6. Accidental release measures Large spill : Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Avoid dust generation. Do not dry sweep. Vacuum dust with equipment fitted with a HEPA filter and place in a closed, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Hygiene measures Eye/face protection : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties Decomposition temperature : Not available. Viscosity : Kinematic (room temperature): <0.07 cm2/s (<7 cSt) Kinematic (40°C (104°F)): <0.07 cm2/s (<7 cSt) Aerosol product Heat of combustion : 0.00003937 kJ/g Section 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients. Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Section 11. Toxicological information Name Category Route of exposure Target organs Med. Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Solvent Category 3 Not applicable. Paraffin Wax Category 3 Not applicable. Paraffin Wax Category 3 Not applicable. Candelilla Wax Category 3 Not applicable. Petroleum Wax Category 3 Not applicable.
Skin contact Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness : Adverse symptoms may include the following: nausea or vomiting Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate effects : Not available. Potential delayed effects : Not available.
Section 13. Disposal considerations Disposal methods : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Section 15. Regulatory information U.S. Federal regulations State regulations : California Prop. 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Section 16. Other information Hazardous Material Information System (U.S.A.
Date of issue/Date of revision : 4/6/2015. Date of previous issue : No previous validation.