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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Wax

by AB Volvo

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Wax is supplied by AB Volvo under product code 9510229. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under CHIP, 67/548/EEC regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 5 November 2012. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: CHIP, 67/548/EEC
Revision Date: 05 Nov 2012
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: 9510229
CAS Number: 64742-48-9,8052-41-3

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

Highly flammable

Irritant

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Wax issued by Ab Volvo on 5 November 2012 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

P405 Store locked up

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P235 Keep cool.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

P273 Avoid release to the environment

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area

P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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