WAX CEMENT
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date prepared: 10 May 1999 Date revised: N/A (first issue)
0CON-286
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and the Company/
Undertaking
Wax Cement
Substance or preparation trade
name:
0CON-286
Unique reference number(s):
Logitech Ltd.,
Company/undertaking name &
Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow
address:
G605EU, Scotland, UK
(+44) 1389 875444
Telephone:
As above
Emergency telephone number:
2. Composition
Triaryl Phosphate
Substance:
<25%
% content:
68952-35-2
CAS number:
3. Hazards Identification
Not classified as a hazardous product. The product is only slightly combustible and
under fire conditions toxic acid vapors may be formed from phosphorous oxides. No
explosion hazard.
4. First Aid Measures
Mist created by excessive heat will irritate the throat
Inhalation:
and nose. Remove the subject from the
contaminated area. Should the irritation not subside,
seek medical help, showing the physician this sheet.
Wash the affected skin area with soap and water and
Skin contact:
remove contaminated clothing.
Mist created by excessive heat will act as an irritant.
Eye contact:
Flood the eyes with large amounts of tepid water for
15 minutes.
Highly unlikely at normal temperatures but should it
Ingestion:
happen seek medical advice and drink plenty of fluid.
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5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Water fog, CO2 , dry chemical, multi-purpose foam.
Suitable extinguishing media:
N/A
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Under fire conditions toxic vapours may be formed
Special exposure hazards in fire:
from phosphorous oxides.
Wear full protective clothing, including NIOSH
Required special protective
approved, self-contained breathing aparatus.
equipment for fire-fighters:
6. Accidental Release Measures
N/A
Personal precautions:
N/A
Environmental precautions:
Sweep up.
Methods for cleaning:
7. Handling and Storage
In solid state this product can be handled without
Handling:
gloves.
Do not store next to heat source.
Storage:
8. Exposure Controls
Local exhaust when the product is heated.
Engineering measures:
N/A
Occupational exposure limits:
Not required under normal conditions.
Respiratory protection:
Rubber gloves should be used when the product is
Hand protection:
heated.
Keep exposed skin covered when using heated
Skin protection:
product.
Goggles should be worn when the product is heated.
Eye protection:
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Brown stick.
Appearance:
Low odour.
Odour:
N/A
pH:
450掳F
Boiling point:
N/A
Melting point:
400掳F
Flashpoint ( 掳C):
CC
Closed cup / open cup
N/A
Flammability (gas/solid):
N/A
Autoflammability:
N/A
Explosive properties:
Phosphorous oxides, which may produce toxic acid
Oxidising properties:
vapours >750掳F.
N/A
Vapour pressure:
N/A
Relative density:
Insoluble
Solubility (water and fat):
N/A
Other:
10. Stability and Reactivity
The product should not be heated above the boiling
Conditions to avoid:
point.
N/A
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous decomposition products: Phosphorous oxides, which may produce toxic acid
vapours >750掳F.
11. Toxicological Information
Concise description of toxicological properties follows, including any special effects of
constituents:
Irritant to the throat and nostrils when in vapour form.
Inhalation:
N/A
Skin contact:
N/A
Eye contact:
N/A
Ingestion:
N/A
Chronic effects:
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12. Ecological Information
N/E
Possible effects:
Solid product at room temperatures.
Behaviour:
Solid product at room temperatures.
Mobility:
13. Disposal Considerations
N/A
Likely residues/waste product (if
any):
Safe handling of any residues/waste Dispose of according to local regulations and by-
laws. Incineration or sanitary landfill is
product:
recommended.
14. Transport Information
Not classified as a dangerous product.
Special carriage precautions in
carriage (on-site or externally):
Not classified as a dangerous product.
Classification data:
15. Regulatory Information
Not classified as a dangerous product.
Supply label information:
Not classified as a dangerous product.
Regulations:
N/A
TSCS:
N/A
NFPA Code:
NOTE: THIS DATA SHEET DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A USER鈥橲 ASSESSMENT OF
WORKPLACE RISK AS REQUIRED BY HSW ACT, COSHH, MANAGEMENT OF
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS, OR OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY
LEGISLATION.
16. Other Information
Ensure that users are properly trained in use of this
Recommendations/restrictions:
product.
Bonding samples.
Use:
Sources of key data used to compile Manufacturer鈥檚 details.
Safety Data Sheet:
N/A: Not Applicable.
Abbreviations:
N/E: Not Established.
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The data contained in this Safety Data Sheet has been supplied as required by the Chemicals
(Hazard Identification and Packaging) Regulations 1993, as amended, for the purpose of
protecting the health and safety of industrial and commercial users who are deemed capable of
understanding and acting on the information provided.
Please ensure that it is passed to the appropriate person(s) in your company, who are capable of
acting on the information.
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