Selleys Polyglaze Wash & Wax: Technical Details, Specifications, Features, and Entities

Product Identification and Manufacturer

Selleys Polyglaze Wash & Wax is a car care product supplied by Selleys, a division of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd. The company operates under the brand promise "If It's Selleys It Works," which emphasizes quality and effectiveness. Selleys is headquartered at 1956 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia, with contact available at 1300 555 205 (Australia) or 0800 220 770 (New Zealand emergency line).

Recommended Use and Application

The product is specifically designed for car care applications. It functions as a cleaning and protective treatment for vehicle surfaces, helping maintain appearance and finish between more intensive polishing procedures.

Hazard Classification and Safety Status

Based on Safe Work Australia GHS 7 criteria, Polyglaze Wash & Wax is not classified as hazardous. The product is also not classified as Dangerous Goods according to:

• The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail
• The New Zealand NZS5433 standard for land transport
• The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for sea transport
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for air transport

Poison Schedule: Not Applicable

Chemical Composition

The product composition consists of 100% (w/w) non-hazardous ingredients. All components are listed on or exempt from the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals (AIIC) and the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC).

Physical and Chemical Properties

Property	Specification
Form	Liquid
Color	Off-white, opaque
Odor	Characteristic
Solubility	Soluble in water
Specific Gravity	0.87 to 1.05
Relative Vapor Density	Greater than 1 (air = 1)
Vapor Pressure	Not available
Flash Point	Greater than 95°C
Flammability Limits	Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature	Not available
Melting/Freezing Point	Not available
Boiling Point	Not available
pH	Not available
Viscosity	Greater than 20.5 mm²/s at 40°C
Total VOC	Not available

Note: These are typical values only; refer to the specification sheet for complete property information.

Thermal and Chemical Stability

The product demonstrates thermal stability when stored and used as directed. However, conditions that must be avoided include:

• Elevated temperatures
• Sources of ignition

Incompatible materials: Oxidising agents must be kept completely separated from the product.

Hazardous decomposition products (if decomposed): Oxides of carbon and nitrogen, smoke, and other toxic fumes.

Hazardous reactions: No known hazardous reactions.

Toxicological Profile

Acute Effects (if mishandled or overexposed)

• Inhalation: Material may be an irritant to mucous membranes and respiratory tract
• Skin Contact: Contact with skin may result in irritation
• Ingestion: Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract
• Eye Contact: Eye irritant with reversible effects (Category 2A Hazard classification)

Acute Toxicity Classifications

• Inhalation: Not hazardous for acute inhalation exposure (LC50 > 20.0 mg/L for vapors or LC50 > 5.0 mg/L for dust and mist)
• Dermal: Not hazardous for acute dermal exposure (LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg body weight)
• Ingestion: Not hazardous for acute ingestion exposure (LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg body weight)
• Skin Sensitization: Not a skin sensitizer
• Respiratory Sensitization: Not a respiratory sensitizer
• Aspiration Hazard: Not an aspiration hazard

Chronic Toxicity

• Mutagenicity: Not classified as a mutagen
• Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen
• Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified as a reproductive toxicant
• Target Organ Toxicity (repeat exposure): Not a specific hazard to target organs

Ecological Information

• Acute Aquatic Hazard: Not hazardous for acute aquatic exposure (Acute toxicity estimate > 100 mg/L)
• Chronic Aquatic Hazard: Not hazardous for chronic aquatic exposure
• Additional guidance: Avoid contaminating waterways

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Requirements

When handling Polyglaze Wash & Wax, the following PPE is recommended:

• Safety shoes
• Overalls
• Gloves (nitrile rubber is suitable for intermittent contact)
• Safety glasses

Available information suggests that gloves made from nitrile rubber should be suitable for intermittent contact; however, users should assess suitability based on local conditions and glove construction variations.

Handling and Storage Instructions

Handling Precautions

• Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact
• Avoid inhalation of vapors, mist, or aerosols
• Ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are close to workstation locations

Storage Requirements

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and out of direct sunlight
• Store away from foodstuffs
• Store away from incompatible materials (oxidising agents and sources of heat/ignition)
• Keep containers standing upright and closed when not in use
• Check regularly for leaks

Hygiene Measures

• Keep away from food, drink, and animal feeding stuffs
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using the product
• Wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking, or using the toilet
• Avoid contact with clothing
• Wash contaminated clothing and protective equipment before storing or reusing

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove from exposure, avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing, loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume comfortable position and keep warm. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with running water. Seek medical assistance if swelling, redness, blistering, or irritation occurs.

Eye Contact: Wash immediately with water. Seek medical advice as a precaution.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious patient. Seek medical advice.

Emergency Contact: Poisons Information Centre - Australia: 131 126; New Zealand: 0800 764 766

Regulatory Information

Group Standard Classification

HSNO Group Standard: HSR002530 - Cleaning Products (Subsidiary Hazard) Group Standard 2020

International Agreements

The material is not subject to the following international agreements:

• Montreal Protocol (Ozone depleting substances)
• The Stockholm Convention (Persistent Organic Pollutants)
• The Rotterdam Convention (Prior Informed Consent)
• Basel Convention (Hazardous Waste)
• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

Disposal Considerations

Persons conducting disposal, recycling, or reclamation activities should use appropriate personal protection equipment as specified in Section 8 of the Safety Data Sheet. If possible, material and its container should be recycled. If material or container cannot be recycled, dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

Document Preparation and Validity

This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by Chemical Data Services Pty Ltd (chemdata.com.au) on behalf of Selleys. Safety Data Sheets are updated frequently, and users should ensure they have current copies before use.

Selleys' responsibility for products as sold is subject to standard terms and conditions applicable to workplace use and is available upon request from the company.

References

• [1] SELLEYS_POLYGLAZE_WASH___WAX-AUS_GHS.pdf