ACRAWAX C
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date prepared: 11 May 1999 Date revised: N/A (first issue)
0CON-295
1. Identification of the Substance/Preparation and the Company/
Undertaking
Acrawax C Lubricant
Substance or preparation trade
name:
0CON-295
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
Ethylenebisstearamide Ethylenebispalmitamide Fatty acid
Substance:
65 35 2
% content:
CAS number: 110-30-5 5518-18-3 67701-02-4
3. Hazards Identification
Based upon available evidence this material is not considered hazardous. The material is
not toxic upon ingestion and direct contact will produce mild eye irritation and no skin
irritation.
4. First Aid Measures
Remove from area to fresh air. Seek medical
Inhalation:
attention if respiratory irritation develops or if
breathing becomes difficult.
Wash affected area with water, and soap if available.
Skin contact:
Seek medical attention if irritation develops and
persists.
Flush eyes with plenty of water for several minutes.
Eye contact:
Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
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If swallowed, give 3-4 glasses of water but DO NOT
Ingestion:
induce vomiting. If vomiting does occur, administer
more fluids. Seek medical attention to determine
whether vomiting or evacuation of the stomach is
required.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or
convulsing person.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Foam, alcohol foam, dry chemical, water fog, CO2 .
Suitable extinguishing media:
N/A
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Products of combustion are toxic. Treat as hot oil or
Special exposure hazards in fire:
fat. If water must be used, use a fog nozzle to avoid
spattering of hot material and spread of burning
liquid.
Airborne dusts of this product in an enclosed space
and in the presence of an ignition source may
constitute an explosion hazard.
Must wear NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
Required special protective
breathing aparatus and protective clothing. Cool fire
equipment for fire-fighters:
exposed containers with water spray.
6. Accidental Release Measures
If spilled, wet floors may become slippery. Wear
Personal precautions:
appropriate clothing and footwear.
Self contained respiratory equipment is
recommended where dusts or airborne particulates
of unknown concentrations may be generated.
Avoid generating dust. Keep spills out of sewers and
Environmental precautions:
open bodies of water.
Wet residue with water and absorb with inert material
Methods for cleaning:
(sand or earth) and transfer into appropriate
containers for recovery or disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
Ensure that container lid remains closed until the
Handling:
product is to be used.
Do not store next to a heat / ignition source.
Storage:
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8. Exposure Controls
In processes where dusts or airborne particulates
Engineering measures:
may be generated adequate ventilation must be
provided in accordance with good ventilation
practices.
In processes where dusts or airborne particulates
Respiratory protection:
may be generated, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved
respirator is advised in the absence of proper
environmental controls.
Rubber or neoprene protective gloves, to prevent
Hand protection:
hand contact, when required.
Protective clothing (long sleeves, coveralls or other
Skin protection:
as appropriate).
Wear safety goggles where there is a potential for
Eye protection:
eye contact. Use safety glasses with side shields
under normal use conditions.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
White to tan beads or prills.
Appearance:
Slight amide.
Odour:
Not known.
pH:
Not known.
Boiling point:
140 to 145掳C
Melting point:
285掳C
Flashpoint ( 掳C):
COC
Closed cup / open cup
N/A
Flammability (gas/solid):
N/A
Autoflammability:
N/A
Explosive properties:
N/A
Oxidising properties:
N/A
Vapour pressure:
<1 @ 140-145掳C
Specific gravity (water=1):
Insoluble.
Solubility (water and fat):
Percent volatile (by weight): Nil
Other:
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10. Stability and Reactivity
None known.
Conditions to avoid:
Strong oxidising or reducing agents.
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may produce toxic organic
vapours / fumes and oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
11. Toxicological Information
Concise description of toxicological properties follows, including any special effects of
constituents:
LD 50 (rat - 4 hours): >6.3 mg/1; >58 mg/1 (2 tests).
Inhalation:
LD 50 (rabbit): >2000 mg/kg; >20000 mg/kg (2 tests).
Skin contact:
Instillation to the eye was found to cause mild irritation
Eye contact:
(rabbit).
LD 50 (rat): >5000 mg/kg; >10000 mg/kg (2 tests).
Ingestion:
No toxic effect level is 50000 ppm (rat); Non toxic at 100mg/
Chronic effects:
kg/day (rat - 2 year feeding study).
Carcinogenic (rat - 2 year feeding study): No @ 5% in the diet
(about 2500 mg/kg/day).
Product listed as carcinogenic by:
National Toxicology Program - No, I.A.R.C. Monographs - No,
OSHA - No
12. Ecological Information
N/E
Possible effects:
Solid product at ambient temperatures.
Behaviour:
Solid product at ambient temperatures.
Mobility:
13. Disposal Considerations
N/A
Likely residues/waste product (if
any):
Safe handling of any residues/waste Dispose of in compliance with all Federal, state and
local laws and regulations. Incineration is the
product:
preferred method.
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14. Transport Information
Do not place next to heat source.
Special carriage precautions in
carriage (on-site or externally):
Not classified as a dangerous product.
Classification data:
15. Regulatory Information
Non-Hazardous.
Supply label information:
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA Inventory)
Regulations:
status: Found on US EPA TSCA Inventory.
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 employees are trained in the 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.
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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