**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 8002-74-2 |Paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes | 100 | 232-315-6 |
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Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Vapors may cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Contact with heated
material can cause skin burns and irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory tract
irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating.
Storage:
Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 8002-74-2:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 2 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 6 mg/m3 STEL (fume)
Belgium - TWA: 2 mg/m3 VLE (fumes)
France - VME: 2 mg/m3 VME (fume)
Malaysia: 2 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
Netherlands: 2 mg/m3 MAC
Spain: 2 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if handling
molten material.
Skin:
Wear heat resistant gloves, apron, and/or clothing
for the handling of molten materials.
Clothing:
Wear heat resistant gloves, apron, and/or clothing
for the handling of molten materials.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: white to yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: > 370 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 45-65C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: 200 deg C ( 392.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: None Reported
Explosion Limits, upper: None Reported
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 8002-74-2: RV0350000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 8002-74-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Mild; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild.
Carcinogenicity:
Paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 8002-74-2: 0
Canada
CAS# 8002-74-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 8002-74-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 8002-74-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #3 Date: 10/27/2003
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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