SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT NO. 2540 APPLICATION SUPPLIER Wax for car care. Cyclo Industries Inc. Regent House Business Centre 24-25 Nutford Place Marble Arch London W1H 5YN 0797 6921836 E mail ehs@cyclo.com EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 001 312 906 6194 CONTAINER SIZE 295 ml 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation. CLASSIFICATION (1999/45) Not classified. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name EC No. CAS-No. Content % Classification (67/548/EEC) SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), MEDIUM ALIPHATIC 265-191-7 64742-88-7 1-15% Xn;R65 The Full Text for all R-Phrases is Displayed in Section 16 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES General first aid, rest, warmth and fresh air. INHALATION Due to the small packaging the risk of inhalation is minimal. Provide fresh air, warmth and rest, preferably in a comfortable upright sitting position. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. INGESTION NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that stomach vomit doesn't enter the lungs. Consult a physician for specific advice. SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. EYE CONTACT Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. 1 / 5
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Fire can be extinguished using: Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc. Water spray, fog or mist. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. SPECIFIC HAZARDS Fire creates: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes of: Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2). PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid inhalation of vapours and contact with skin and eyes. Wear protective gloves. In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and surfaces. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid release to the environment. The product should not be dumped in nature but collected and delivered according to agreement with the local authorities. SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Wear necessary protective equipment. Stop leak if possible without risk. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations. Clean contaminated area with oil-removing material. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Avoid inhalation of vapours. Provide good ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Observe good chemical hygiene practices. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at temperature below 50 C. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight. Do not store near heat sources or expose to high temperatures. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION INGREDIENT COMMENTS No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s). PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING MEASURES Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists. Chemical respirator with organic vapour cartridge. 2 / 5
HAND PROTECTION Wear protective gloves. For exposure of 1 to 4 hours use gloves made of: Nitrile. or Viton rubber (fluor rubber). EYE PROTECTION Wear approved safety goggles. OTHER PROTECTION Provide eyewash station. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact. HYGIENE MEASURES DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Use appropriate skin cream to prevent drying of skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. SKIN PROTECTION Wear apron or protective clothing in case of contact. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE COLOUR ODOUR SOLUBILITY Coloured paste. Blue. Mild. Insoluble in water RELATIVE DENSITY 1.00-1.05 @21 C VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1) >1 EVAPORATION RATE 1 (EtEt=1) VOLATILE BY VOL. (%) 14.5 ph-value, CONC. SOLUTION 7.40-8.20 VISCOSITY 270,000-400,000 cps FLASH POINT ( C) 62.2 C 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time. Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid frost. HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION Will not polymerise. MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong acids. Strong oxidising substances. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product has low toxicity. Only large volumes may have adverse impact on human health. INHALATION May cause irritation to the respiratory system. INGESTION May cause discomfort if swallowed. May cause stomach pain or vomiting. SKIN CONTACT Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. EYE CONTACT May cause temporary eye irritation. HEALTH WARNINGS No specific health warnings noted. 3 / 5
ROUTE OF ENTRY Skin and/or eye contact. TARGET ORGANS No specific target organs noted MEDICAL SYMPTOMS No specific symptoms noted. MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS No information about adverse effects due to exposure. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ECOTOXICITY The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. MOBILITY The product is insoluble in water. BIOACCUMULATION Bioaccumulation is unlikely to be significant because of the low water solubility of this product. DEGRADABILITY There are no data on the degradability of this product. ACUTE FISH TOXICITY Not considered toxic to fish. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS When handling waste, consideration should be made to the safety precautions applying to handling of the product. Waste is suitable for incineration. DISPOSAL METHODS Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION GENERAL ROAD TRANSPORT NOTES RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES SEA TRANSPORT NOTES AIR TRANSPORT NOTES ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE/MARINE POLLUTANT The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID). No. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION RISK PHRASES SAFETY PHRASES NC S2 Not classified. Keep out of the reach of children. 16 OTHER INFORMATION 4 / 5
REVISION DATE 30/10/2010 REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 2 RISK PHRASES IN FULL R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. DISCLAIMER Cyclo Industries Inc provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. Cyclo Industries Inc. makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, Cyclo Industries Inc. will not be reponsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. 5 / 5