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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification
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Product Name: Brown Micro
CAS Number: 63231-60-7
Company Identification
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Calwax Corporation
5367 Ayon Ave.
Irwindale, CA 91706 USA
1-626-969-4334 (For product information)
1-800-424-9300 (For emergencies)
1-800-424-9300 or 1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT LISTING:
Chemical Name Amount CAS Number
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Brown MICRO 100.0 % 63231-60-7
(See Section 8 for exposure guidelines)
(See Section 15 for regulatory information)
HAZARDS DISCLOSURE
This product contains no known hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
As defined under Sara 311 and 312, this product contains no known
hazardous materials.
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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* OSHA Required Label Information: In compliance *
* with hazard and right-to-know requirements, where *
* applicable OSHA Hazard Warnings may be found on the *
* label, bill of lading or invoice accompanying this *
* shipment. NOTE: Product label may contain *
* non-OSHA related information also. In compliance *
* with hazard and right-to-know requirements, where *
* applicable OSHA Hazard Warnings may be found on the *
* label, bill of lading or invoice accompanying this *
* shipment. NOTE: Product label may contain *
* non-OSHA related information also. *
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HMIS Rating - Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
NFPA Rating - Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE:
Exposure to hot material may cause thermal burns. Exposure to mists and
vapors may cause irritation.
SKIN:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation. Exposure to
hot product may cause thermal burns.
INHALATION:
Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Inhaled mists or fumes may cause
irritation.
INGESTION:
Small amounts ( a tablespoonful) swallowed during normal handling
operations are not likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger than
that may cause injury. ingestion is not considered to be a likely source
of exposure.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS:
None reported.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Slippery, can cause falls if walked on.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT FIRST AID:
Get immediate medical attention. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water.
SKIN CONTACT FIRST AID:
Immediately contact a physician for treatment of thermal burns. In case
of skin contact with product under other conditions, wash thoroughly with
soap and water. Removal of product from skin may be aided by use of
waterless hand cleaner.
INHALATION FIRST AID:
If overcome by fumes, immediately remove from exposure and call a
physician. If breathing is irregular or has stopped, start resuscitation,
administer oxygen, if available.
INGESTION FIRST AID:
If ingested, DO NOT induce vomiting; call a physician immediately if a
large amount has been ingested.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
COC Flash Point: > 232.2 C (> 450.0 F)
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR
LEL: 0.6 %
UEL: 7 %
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical, carbon dioxide and vaporizing
liquid type extinguishing agents may all be suitable for extinguishing
fires involving this type of product.
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FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Material will burn in a fire.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Avoid breathing smoke, fumes, and decomposition products. Use
supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as
otherwise needed.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide and other decomposition products in the case
of incomplete combustion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SAFEGUARDS (PERSONNEL):
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Eliminate all sources of
ignition - heat, sparks, flame, electricity, impact and friction.
LARGE SPILLS PROCEDURE:
This product may be classified as an oil under Section 311 of the Clean
Water Act, and under the Oil Pollution Act. Discharges or spills into or
leading to surface waters that cause a sheen must be reported to the
National Response Center (800-424-8802). Contain spill by drinking,
prevent product from entering sewers or waterways. Allow liquid to
solidify, then clean up and dispose of in compliance with local and
federal regulations.
SMALL SPILLS PROCEDURE:
Allow material to solidify and scrape up.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING (PERSONNEL):
'Empty' containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be
dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND, OR
EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR
OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
Eliminate all sources of ignition - heat, sparks, flame, electricity,
impact and friction.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE / FACE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
When splashing of the material may occur, chemical goggles and a face
shield are recommended.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
When handling hot material, use protective clothing impervious to this
material. Selection of specific items such as gloves, boots, apron or
full-body suit will depend on operation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Use supplied-air respiratory protection in confined or enclosed spaces, if
needed.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Minimize breathing hot fumes, vapors, and mist. Remove wax-impregnated
clothing and launder or dry-clean before re-use. Discard wax-impregnated
shoes. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
No Information Available.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM ...............................: Solid
COLOR ..............................: Light
ODOR ...............................: Mild
BOILING POINT ......................: >165 F
VAPOR PRESSURE .....................: 0.1 mm Hg @ 68 F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ................: Nil
MELTING/FREEZING POINT .............: 172 F
VISCOSITY ..........................: 14.2
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC) ...: <0.13 (Wt. %)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
Stable.
POLYMERIZATION:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:
Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents.
DECOMPOSITION:
In the case of a fire, oxides of carbon, hydrocarbons, fumes, and smoke
may be produced.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS:
Product contacting the eyes may cause eye irritation.
SKIN EFFECTS:
Prolonged of repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin
oils, possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis; however, based on
human experience and available toxicological data, this product is judged
too be neither a 'corrosive' nor an 'irritant' by OSHA criteria.
ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS:
Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but minute
amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause
mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.
ACUTE INHALATION EFFECTS:
This product is judged to have an acute LD50 (rabbit) greater than 3.16
g/kg of body weight.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Do not discharge this product into public waters or waterways unless
authorized by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit issued by the EPA.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL:
To determine the proper method of disposal, refer to RCRA (40 CFR 261),
as well as federal EPA and state and local regulations.
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14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
PRODUCT LABEL ...: Calwax 170 Micro
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATORY DISCLOSURES:
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ), EPA Regulation 40 CFR 355 (SARA
Sections 301-304). No TPQ for product of any constituent greater than 1%
or 0.1% (carcinogen).
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, EPA Regulation 40 CFR 372 (SARA Section
313). No toxic chemical is present greater than 1% or 0.1% (carcinogen).
Hazardous Chemical Reporting, EPA Regulation 40 CFR 370 (SARA Sections
311-312). EPA Hazard Classification Code: Not Applicable.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This product does not contain
polychlorinated biphenyls PCB's).
All components of this product are listed on the U.S. TSCA inventory.
FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION):
Complies with 21 CFR 172.886.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
This material or all of its components are listed on the Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances under the Toxic Substance Control Act
(TSCA). This material or all of its components are listed (or considered
as having been notified) on the Euproean Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances (EINECS). This material or all of its components are listed
on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
PREPARED BY .......: Alan Case
APPROVED BY .......: Alan Case
TITLE .............: VP Marketing & Sales
APPROVAL DATE .....: August 5, 2002
SUPERCEDES DATE ...: New
RTN NUMBER ........: 00000016 (Official Copy)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific
material designated herein.
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This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied,
except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of CALWAX. The data on
this sheet are related only to the specific material designated herein.
CALWAX assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon these
data.
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