Uniwax 40

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H315, H320

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Product definition

This product is a transparent polymerized solid with a resin odor when heated. Test results have shown that less than 0.1% of residual materials remain after polymerization.

Health hazards

May cause irritation to skin and eyes. Molten material may cause thermal burns. Exposure may cause skin and/or respiratory sensitization. May be harmful if swallowed. FLAMMABILITY HAZARDS: Non-Flammable solid with flash point greater than 505°F. REACTIVITY HAZARDS: None known.

Environmental hazards

The environmental effects of this product have not been investigated; however release is not expected to have significant adverse environmental effects. EMERGENCY CONSIDERATIONS: Emergency responders must wear the proper personal protective equipment (and have appropriate fire-suppression equipment) suitable for the situation to which they are responding. EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation as defined by the European Union Council Directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008/EC and subsequent Directives. EU HAZARD CLASSIFICATION PER DIRECTIVE 1272/2008/EC: INDEX NUMBER: Ethylene Glycol – Phthalic Anhydride Polymer is not listed in ESIS COMPONENT(S) DETERMINING HAZARDS: Ethylene Glycol – Phthalic Anhydride Polymer

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Irritant Category 2 Eye Damage Category 2B [Xi] Irritant

Signal word

Warning!

Hazard pictograms

1

Hazard statements

H303: May be harmful if swallowed H315: Causes skin irritation H320: Causes eye irritation R22: Harmful if swallowed R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin

Precautionary statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P281 Use personal protective equipment as required P302+352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. EU HAZARD CLASSIFICATION PER DIRECTIVE 1999/45/EC: S26: In Case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection ANNEX II HAZARD SYMBOL: HEALTH HAZARDS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: PRIMARY ROUTES(S) OF ENTRY: Skin Contact, Eye Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion EYE HAZARDS: May cause irritation to the eyes. Contact with molten material may cause burns and permanent eye damage. SKIN HAZARDS: Contact with molten material may cause burns and irritation. May cause skin sensitization. INGESTION HAZARDS: May cause irritation of the digestive tract and possible burns. INHALATION HAZARDS: Vapors from molten material may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.