Universal Optical Water Soluble Wax

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation (when the product is thermally degraded) TARGET ORGANS: Upper respiratory tract. ACUTE EFFECTS/CHRONIC EFFECTS: On solid product, acute and chronic health effects are not expected as long as good industrial hygiene and safety precautions are followed. EYE CONTACT: Contact with hot product will cause burns to the eyes.. SKIN CONTACT: Contact with molten wax will cause thermal burns. INHALATION: At elevated temperatures dense fumes may develop which can cause respiratory tract irritation and other breathing disorders. 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 this product as a carcinogen.