General Information
Revision date
2014-03-21
Product name
Sprue Wax
Chemical name
Wax
supplier name
Paul H. Gesswein & Co., Inc.
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Paul H. Gesswein & Co., Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Warning! Hot wax can cause burns to eyes and skin. When handling hot wax, use heat-protective gloves and other PPE to protect against thermal burns. Spills may create a slipping hazard.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation (when the product is thermally degraded) Target Organs: Upper respiratory tract. Acute Effects/Chronic Effects: Solid product: Acute and chronic health effects are not expected as long as good industrial hygiene and safety precautions are followed. Hot molten product: Inhalation: At elevated temperatures dense fumes may develop which can cause respiratory tract irritation and other breathing disorders. Eye: Contact with hot product will cause burns to the eyes. Skin: Skin contact with hot material may result in severe burns. Ingestion: No significant adverse effects are anticipated. If swallowed in large quantities, this material can obstruct the intestine. Carcinogenicity: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list any components as carcinogens.
