CITGO Slack Wax

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Major Route(s) of Entry Skin contact. Inhalation. Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure Inhalation At elevated temperatures dense fumes may develop which can cause respiratory tract irritation and other breathing disorders. Eye Contact Dust may cause mechanical eye irritation. Contact with hot product will cause burns to the eyes. Skin Contact Skin contact with hot material may result in severe burns. Ingestion Contact with hot material may cause thermal burns. If swallowed at ambient temperatures, no significant adverse health effects are anticipated. This material can cause a laxative effect. If swallowed in large quantities, this material can obstruct the intestine.

Potential chronic health

Repeated or prolonged over exposure can cause mild skin irritation or inflammation. Poor personal Summary hygiene can result in wax plugging skin follicules and producing pus-forming skin infections known as "wax-boils." Conditions Aggravated

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to this material may include skin disorders and chronic by Exposure respiratory diseases. Target Organs This material may cause damage to the following organs: skin. Carcinogenic Potential This product does not contain any components at concentrations above 0.1% which are considered carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.

OSHA HCS Classification

is indicated by an "X" in the box adjacent to the hazard title. If no "X" is present, the product does not exhibit the hazard as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). OSHA Health Hazard Classification OSHA Physical Hazard Classification Irritant Toxic Combustible Explosive Pyrophoric Sensitizer Highly Toxic Flammable Oxidizer Water-reactive Corrosive Carcinogenic Compressed Gas Organic Peroxide Unstable