General Information
Revision date
2014-07-18
Product name
Deep Blue Wax
Product Synonyms
Deep Blue Machining Wax
Chemical name
Polyethylene Wax
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Proton Compensators, Electron Bolus, and Electron Apertures used in cancer treatment Machining Prototyping
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Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: WARNING! Hot was can cause burns to the skin and eyes. When Handling hot wax, use heat protective gloves and other PPE to protect against thermal burns. Spills or wax particles may create a slipping hazard.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation when product is thermally degraded or when product is cut and produces dust ACUTE/CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Solid Product: Acute and chronic health effects are not expected as long as current Good Manufacturing Practices for hygiene and safety are followed. EYES: Contact with dust and chips from machining and cutting may cause irritation or scratching of the Cornea. SKIN: No significant adverse effects anticipated. INGESTION: Ingesting wax material can obstruct the intestine. INHALATION: Dust from machining and cutting can cause respiratory tract irritation and other breathing disorders. Hot molten product: EYES: Contact with hot product will cause burns to the eyes. SKIN: Contact with hot material may result in serious burns. INGESTION: Ingesting hot material will result in serious internal burns. INHALATION: At elevated temperatures dense fumes may develop which can cause respiratory tract irritation and other breathing disorders. Carcinogenicty: IARC, NTP, and OSHA do not list any component as a carcinogen.
