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    This material safety data sheet provides information on Waterwax, a wax product used to coat citrus fruits. It contains oxidized polyethylene wax, shellac, ammonia, and water. The document outlines handling and storage guidelines, lists physical and chemical properties, and provides exposure, toxicity, disposal, and regulatory information. Personal protective equipment is recommended when handling the product. It is not classified as dangerous but skin and eye contact should be avoided.

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    This material safety data sheet provides information on Waterwax, a wax product used to coat citrus fruits. It contains oxidized polyethylene wax, shellac, ammonia, and water. The document outlines handling and storage guidelines, lists physical and chemical properties, and provides exposure, toxicity, disposal, and regulatory information. Personal protective equipment is recommended when handling the product. It is not classified as dangerous but skin and eye contact should be avoided.

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    This material safety data sheet provides information on Waterwax, a wax product used to coat citrus fruits. It contains oxidized polyethylene wax, shellac, ammonia, and water. The document outlines handling and storage guidelines, lists physical and chemical properties, and provides exposure, toxicity, disposal, and regulatory information. Personal protective equipment is recommended when handling the product. It is not classified as dangerous but skin and eye contact should be avoided.

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    This material safety data sheet provides information on Waterwax, a wax product used to coat citrus fruits. It contains oxidized polyethylene wax, shellac, ammonia, and water. The document outlines handling and storage guidelines, lists physical and chemical properties, and provides exposure, toxicity, disposal, and regulatory information. Personal protective equipment is recommended when handling the product. It is not classified as dangerous but skin and eye contact should be avoided.

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    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

    Revision: 05 Page 1 of 3
    Date: 30/05/12 Code: FSWW05E

    1.- PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION.


    TRADE NAME: WATERWAX
    USAGE: Wax for surface coating of citrus fruit (post-harvest treatment).
    MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUITOR: FOMESA Fruitech s.l.
    Camí del Racó, 10 - Polígono Industrial Norte
    46469 Beniparrell (Valencia – Spain)
    Tel.: (34) 96 316 54 00 / (34) 96 121 18 62
    EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER(S): (34) 96 316 54 00 / (34) 96 121 18 62 (FOMESA Fruitech s.l.)

    2.- COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS.


    CAS Nº Common name Chemical name EINECS Nº Contents Symbols Risk Phrases
    68441-17-8 Waxes Oxidized polyethylene wax 200-815-3 18.0 % w/w
    9000-59-3 Shellac 232-549-9
    1336-21-6 Ammonia ammonium hydroxide 215-647-6 2.0 % w/w C R34
    7732-18-5 Water Hydrogen oxide 231-791-2 Balance

    3.- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION.


    Not classified as dangerous.

    4.- FIRST AID MEASURES.


    INHALATION: Move individual away from hazardous exposure to fresh air. Monitor breathing. Provide
    artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical advice.
    SKIN CONTACT: Remove clothing and wash the skin with water and soap thoroughly. Seek medical
    attention in case of irritation.
    EYE CONTACT: Immediately wash your eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
    SWALLOWING: Give large quantities of water (never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person).
    DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical attention.

    Notes to Physician: Specific antidote not known. Symptomatic treatment.

    5.- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.


    NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE.
    - Suitable extinguishing agents: Use water (not in jet form), CO2, dry chemical, foam, sand, etc...
    - Special hazards: The product does not form explosive mixtures in air.
    - Special protective equipment: In the event of fire, use fire protective clothing and firefighting equipment
    (including breathing apparatus).

    WATERWAX
    Camí del Racó, 10 Pol. Ind. Norte - 46469 BENIPARRELL (SPAIN)
    Tel.: (34) 96 316 54 00 / (34) 96 121 18 62 - Fax: (34) 96 121 41 13 / (34) 96 121 13 87 - E-Mail: fruitech@fomesa.com
    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
    Revision: 05 Page 2 of 3
    Date: 30/05/12 Code: FSWW05E

    6.- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.


    Avoid contact of released product with contaminated soil and surface waters. See sections 8 and 13 of this
    safety data sheet.

    7.- HANDLING AND STORAGE.


    Handling: Do not smoke, eat or drink when handling this product. As for specific measures required to
    handle this product, see section 8.
    Storage: Store in a dry and ventilated place, at temperatures between 5 – 40ºC, away from direct
    sunlight and other heat sources.

    8.- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION.


    Respiratory: No specific measures needed under normal circumstances.
    Eye protection: Wear safety glasses (advisable).
    Hands protection: Use rubber or plastic gloves when handling the product.
    Skin/body protection: Use waterproof apron (advisable).

    9.- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.


    Appearance: Brown-purple liquid.
    Odour: Ammonia odour.

    pH 9.00 - 11.00 Vapor pressure N/A


    Boiling poing Approx. 100 ºC Density 0.990 – 1.012 g/ml
    Flash point Non flammable Solubility
    Autoflammability Non flammable In water Totally soluble.
    Explosive properties Non explosive Organic solvents Insoluble.
    Oxidizing properties Non comburent Viscosity 9 cP

    10.- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY.


    Conditions to avoid: The product is stable under normal storage conditions.
    Materials to avoid: Avoid contact with acids.

    11.- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.


    Acute oral toxicity: Not classified.
    Acute dermal toxicity: Not classified. However, avoid prolonged skin contact.
    Acute inhalation toxicity: Not classified.
    Skin irritation: Not classified.
    Eye irritation: Not classified.
    Dermal sensitization: Not classified.

    WATERWAX
    Camí del Racó, 10 Pol. Ind. Norte - 46469 BENIPARRELL (SPAIN)
    Tel.: (34) 96 316 54 00 / (34) 96 121 18 62 - Fax: (34) 96 121 41 13 / (34) 96 121 13 87 - E-Mail: fruitech@fomesa.com
    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
    Revision: 05 Page 3 of 3
    Date: 30/05/12 Code: FSWW05E

    12.- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.


    This product is not classed since it is applied locally.

    13.- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.


    Contact of spilled product with surface waters must be avoided.
    Disposal methods must be followed in accordance with all regulations in force and must be notified to the
    relevant authorities.
    Used containers must be disposed of in accordance with regulations in force and as efficiently as possible to
    avoid the risk of environmental pollution.

    14.- TRANSPORT INFORMATION.


    ADR / RID: Not classified.
    IMO / IMDG: Not classified.
    ICAO / IATA: Not classified.

    15.- REGULATORY INFORMATION.


    Name: WATERWAX
    Classification: -
    Risk phrases: -
    Safety phrases: S2: Keep out of the reach of children.
    S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
    S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
    S37: Wear suitable gloves.
    S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately
    (show the label where possible).
    SP1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its packaging (Do not wash any
    application equipment near surface waters and avoid contamination via the drainage
    systems by cobblestones and streets).

    16.- OTHER INFORMATION.


    R.S.I. (Company’s Health Registration number) nº 39.00903/V

    FOMESA FRUITECH, S.L. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including
    data and statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. No warranty of fitness for any particular purpose,
    warranty of merchantability, or any other warranty, expressed or implied, is made concerning the information
    provided herein. The information provided herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not
    be applicable where such product is used in combination with any other materials or in any process.
    Further, since the conditions and methods of use are beyond the control of FOMESA FRUITECH, S.L., this
    company expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any use of the
    product or reliance on such information.

    WATERWAX
    Camí del Racó, 10 Pol. Ind. Norte - 46469 BENIPARRELL (SPAIN)
    Tel.: (34) 96 316 54 00 / (34) 96 121 18 62 - Fax: (34) 96 121 41 13 / (34) 96 121 13 87 - E-Mail: fruitech@fomesa.com

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