Dental Wax

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Haz Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification – Not classified

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US – No labelling required

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product contains greater than 0.1% by weight titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide inhalation studies in rats indicate that there is sufficient evidence that inhalation of excessive amounts of titanium dioxide is carcinogenic in the lungs of experimental animals. Titanium dioxide is 2.3 continued classified as “Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans)” by IARC. The substance is contained within the polymer matrix and is not bioavailable. This mixture is a blend of natural waxes, resins, stearic acid, dyes, toners and pigments that do not contain

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification – Not classified 2.2 Label Elements GHS-US – No labelling required 2.3 Other hazards Other hazards which do not result in classification: This product contains greater than 0.1% by weight titanium dioxide. Titanium dioxide inhalation studies in rats indicate that there is sufficient evidence that inhalation of excessive amounts of titanium dioxide is carcinogenic in the lungs of experimental animals. Titanium dioxide is 2.3 continued classified as “Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans)” by IARC. The substance is contained within the polymer matrix and is not bioavailable. This mixture is a blend of natural waxes, resins, stearic acid, dyes, toners and pigments that do not contain hazardous ingredients classified as health hazards by the US OSHA Hazard Communiction Standard-2012. The pigment (TiO2) is classified as a Carcinogen, Category 2, however since it is contained within the polymer matrix and therefore not bioavailable, it consequently presents no health hazard. 2.4 Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Haz 3.2 Mixture This mixture is a blend of natural waxes, resins, stearic acid, dyes, toners and pigments that do not contain hazardous ingredients classified as health hazards by the US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard-2012. The pigment (TiO2) is classified as a Carcinogen, Category 2, however since it is contained within the polymer matrix and therefore not bioavailable, it consequently presents no health hazard. SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures No special measures required. After inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention. After skin contact: After contact with the molten product, cool rapidly with cold water. Risk of thermal burns on contact with molten product. Seek medical attention if burns develop.