Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
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European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals - EU regulation compliance
Uses Information
Overview
BRIWAX Original (CAS: 108-88-3 ) commonly used furniture polish.
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
- H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
- May cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statements
- Read label before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Wear eye or face protection.
- Wear protective clothing.
- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment.
- Use only non-sparking tools.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- Keep container tightly closed.
- Use only out-doors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not breathe vapor.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- Get medical attention if you feel unwell.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.
- IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air.
- If breathing is difficult, have a trained professional administer oxygen.
- If not breathing,give artificial respiration and have a trained individual administer oxygen.
- Get medical attention immediately or Call POISON CONTROL CENTER.
- IF SWALLOWED: Call POISON CONTROL CENTER immediately.
- Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately.
- Drink two glasses of water or milk to dilute.
- Provide medical care provider with this SDS.
- Induce vomiting as a last measure.
- Induced vomiting may lead to aspiration of this material into the lungs potentially causing chemical pneumonitis that may be fatal .. IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes retracting eyelids often.
- Tilt the head to prevent chemical from transferring to the uncontaminated eye.
- Get immediate medical attention and monitor the eye daily as advised by your physician.
- Store locked up.
- Store in a well-ventilated place.
- Keep cool.
- Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
BRIWAX International, Inc.
distributor
PO BOX 5662 Helena, MT 59604
US
1-800-5-BRIWAX
972-867-8960
24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Chemtrec
1-800-424-9300
US
For Chemical Emergency, Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
MixtureChemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene imp. EC: 203-625-9 | 108-88-3 | 60-90% | ⚠️ Hazardous |
Composition Notes
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health and hence require reporting in this section.
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
🫁 Inhalation Exposure
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, have a trained professional administer oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and have a trained individual administer oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Symptoms:
Can cause moderate respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea and headache. Harmful! Can cause systemic damage to Nervous System, Kidneys, Liver, Eyes, Skin or Respiratory Tract. Adverse symptoms may include respiratory tract irritation, coughing, nausea or vomiting, headache, drowsiness/fatigue, dizziness/vertigo, unconsciousness.
🖐️ Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder. Get medical attention if irritationdevelops or persists.
Symptoms:
Causes sign irriation. Adverse symptoms may include irritation, redness.
👁️ Eye Contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes retracting eyelids often. Tilt the head to prevent chemical from transferring to the uncontaminated eye. Get immediate medical attention and monitor the eye daily as advised by your physician.
Symptoms:
Contact with the eyes may cause moderate to severe eye injury. Eye contact may result in tearing and reddening, but not likely to permanently injure eye tissue. Temporary vision impairment (cloudy or blurred vision) is possible. Adverse symptoms may include pain or irritation, watering, redness.
🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing
Do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately. Call a poison control center or physician. Drink two glasses of water or milk to dilute. Provide medical care provider with this SDS. Induce vomiting as a last measure. Induced vomiting may lead to aspiration of this material into the lungs potentially causing chemical pneumonitis that may be fatal.
Symptoms:
Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation, coughing, nausea or vomiting, headache, drowsiness/fatigue, dizziness/vertigo, unconsciousness. Over-exposure signs/symptoms include nausea or vomiting.
🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required
Immediate medical attention is required for eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
Medical Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
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Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
🏭 Engineering Controls
Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust con- centrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
🧤 Hand Protection
Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties. It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures, consisting of several sub- stances, the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated. Gloves - Nitrile, Neoprene.
👁️ Eye Protection
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. If con- tact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles. Protectivegoggles.
😷 Respiratory Protection
Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator. Insufficient ventilation: wear respiratory protection.
🦺 Skin/Body Protection
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear antistatic protective clothing. For the greatest protection from static discharges, clothing should include anti-static overalls, boots and gloves. Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.
🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
🏷️ UN Number
UN1263
📦 Proper Shipping Name
PAINT
⚠️ Transport Hazard Class
3
📋 Packing Group
III
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What other names is BRIWAX Original known by?
BRIWAX Original is also known as: Methylbenzene
What is the hazard signal word for BRIWAX Original?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of BRIWAX Original?
BRIWAX Original is a liquid. with colorless to pale amber for product marked clear. color appropriate for all other colors. color. It has moderate aromatic odor.
What is the solubility of BRIWAX Original?
Negligible: 0-1%
What is BRIWAX Original used for?
Furniture polish
What are the hazard statements for BRIWAX Original?
This substance has 8 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
What is the melting point of BRIWAX Original?
The melting point is Not available. and the boiling point is 111 (231.8F).