Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

JOHNSON WAX SPRAY BUFFING LIQUID

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Domestic and commercial polishing and buffing liquid.

SYNONYMS

"Spray wax", "Wax Buffing Liquid"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Flammable.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by inhalation of vapour and skin  contact.  Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapour are pulmonary  irritation, including coughing, nausea, dizziness, increased reaction time,  central nervous system depression, fatigue and loss of co-ordination leading  to unconsciousness.  Chronic inhalation exposures may result in nervous system impairment and  liver and blood changes. [PATTYS]  Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting  with cracking, irritation and dermatitis following.  Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting. Aspiration of vomitus may cause  chemical pneumonitis.