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SLACK WAX 200 D. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION FLASH POINT (MINIMUM) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE 190*C (374'F) Greater than 260'C (500* F) ASTM D 92, Cleveland Open Cup NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Health Flawlabillty Reactivity BASIS 0 1 0 Recommended by the National Fire Protection Association HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Use product with Caution around heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity, and 1 open flame. FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS (APPROXIMATE PERCENT BY VOLUME IN AIR) Estimated values: Lower Flammable Limit 0.9% Upper Flammable Limit 7% _1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES J Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical , carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing agents may 811 be suitable for extinguishing fires involving this type of product, depending on 1 size or potential size of fire and circumstances related to the situation. Plan fire protection and response strategy through consultation with local fire protection authorities or appropriate specialists. The following procedures for this type of product are based on the recommendations in the National Fire Protection Association's "Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials", Eighth Edition (1984): Use water spray, dry Chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool . If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors and to provide protection for men attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures. Minimize breathing of gases, vapor, fumes or decomposition products. Use supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as otherwise needed. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, aldehydes and other decomposition products, 1 in the case of incomplete combustion. I ' 3 "EMPTY" CONTAINER WARNING "Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TD HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION: THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. "Empty" drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. All other containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. For work on tanks refer to Occupational j Safety and Health Administration regulations, ANSI Z49. 1, and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding, or other contemplated operations. E HEALTH AND HAZARD INFORMATION J VARIABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS Health studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic lubricants pose potential human health risks which may vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure to liquids, vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized. 1 EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE (Signs and symptoms of exposure) Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation. Exposure to hot product may cause thermal burns. NATURE OF HAZARD AND TOXICITY INFORMATION Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils, possibly gas o2»iMwHoo2i DATE ISSUED: 06/18/90 j PAGE: 2 SUPERSEDES DATE: 06/01/89