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Aquawax

Health and Safety Data Sheet – Revised 10/01/2023

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Name         Aquawax
Company NameColourcraft Colours & Adhesives Ltd
Unit 5
555 Carlisle Street East
Sheffield
S4 8DT
Telephone 0114 242 1431
Fax0114 243 4844

Emergency0114 242 1431

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Wax emulsion

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Most Important HazardsNone – This product is not classified as hazardous.
 
Specific HazardsThis product does not present any specific risk

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

InhalationNo evidence of adverse effects but if distress is felt remove to fresh air
Skin ContactWash with soap and water.                   
Eye Contact Irrigate with water for at least 10 minutes. Should irritation occur, seek medical advice.
IngestionWash mouth out thoroughly with water, give water to drink. In the unlikely event of sensitivity, seek medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Product is not considered a fire hazard.
Fire Extinguishing MediaSuitable: Water, Fog, CO2, Dry Powder, Foam       
Unsuitable: None                
Personal Protection Wear self contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.   

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Personal PrecautionsRefer to section 8 of HSDS for personal protection details.
Environmental Precautions No known adverse environmental effects but do not allow to
contaminate water courses.
Cleaning MeasuresAbsorb spilled product with sand or inert material. Wash spillage area with soap and water.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

Handling RequirementsAvoid eye contact and also skin contact of long duration. Ensure a good standard of general ventilation in the workplace.
Storage ConditionsStore at a temperature between 6°C and 35°C. Keep container closed and out of the reach of young children.
Suitable PackagingKeep in original packaging
Additional InformationHandle in accordance with good standards of hygiene and safety practices.      

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

InhalationNone under normal usage conditions.
Hand ProtectionNone under normal usage conditions.
Eye Protection        Eye protection is always recommended. Wear suitable glasses/goggles.
Skin ProtectionWorking clothes.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

AppearanceViscous LiquidExplosive PropertiesN/A
OdourSlight characteristicOxidising PropertiesN/A
pH6.5 – 7.5      Vapour PressureN/A
Boiling point/range100°CRelative DensityN/A
Melting point/rangeN/A   Bulk Density  N/A
Flash Point   N/A   Partition CoefficientN/A
FlammabilityN/A   Other Data   
Auto Flammability  N/A   
SolubilityWater: Miscible Fat: N/A  Solvents:  N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Conditions to Avoid     None
Materials to Avoid  None
Hazard Decomposition Products   None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Oral LD50>2500mg/kg
Inhalationnon-irritant
Skin IrritationSkin contact of long duration may cause mild irritation.
Eye irritationContact of long duration may cause mild irritation.
Aquawax is Non Toxic

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General  The product is non toxic to aquatic organisms, fish and mammalian wild life, nevertheless, do not allow to contaminate water courses.  

13. DISPOSAL

Unused MaterialDispose as household waste but in accordance with any regional or national regulations.
Packaging In accordance with any regional or national regulations.       

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping NameThis product is not classified as hazardous for transport under United Nations Transport Recommendations.
UN Number
Hazard Class
ADR/RID
Symbol
Packaging Group
IATA/DGR Limits 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This product is not classified as hazardous.  

Note

The regulatory information given above only indicates the principle regulations specifically applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user’s attention is drawn to the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Legal Disclaimer

The information contained in this data is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of Health and Safety requirements. It should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing any specific properties. Colourcraft C & A Ltd shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.         

Abbreviations

N/A = Not applicableN/K = Not known Not determined
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