Material Safety Data Sheet
Hollowick Lamp Fuel
(Except HD8, HD12, HD15 and HD26 Disposable Cells)
Section 1 鈥? Product Identification
Product Name: Hollowick Lamp Fuel - Liquid Paraffin Wax
Supplier: Hollowick Inc.,100 Fairgrounds Drive, P.O. Box 305, Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 682-2163
Your local Poison Control Center, or CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 day or night.
Emergency Telephone Number:
Outside the continental United States, call CHEMTREC at
1-703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted.)
Date Prepared: April 19, 2007
Section 2 鈥? Hazardous Ingredients/Identity
No hazardous ingredients, as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
Chemical Name: Normal Paraffin Blend.
Component Weight %
CAS Number
C13 Normal Paraffin 0 - 1%
629-50-5
C14 Normal Paraffin 35 鈥? 65%
629-59-4
C15 Normal Paraffin 0 鈥? 65%
629-62-9
C16 Normal Paraffin 0 鈥? 65%
544-76-3
C17 Normal Paraffin 629-78-7 0 鈥? 65%
C18 Normal Paraffin 593-45-3 0 鈥? 10%
Section 3 鈥? Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point : IBP = 224 鈥? 228掳 C/ 435 鈥? 546掳 F
Vapor pressure (mmHg): N/A
Vapor Density: >5 (AIR = 1)
Melting Point : 4掳 鈥? 8掳 C/ 25掳 鈥? 47掳 F
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Reactivity in Water: None
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): <1
Appearance and Odor: Clear, water white liquid, essentially odorless.
Section 4 鈥? Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (PMCC): >93掳 C/ 200掳 F
Flammable Limits in Air, % by Vol. Lower: 0.5% (v)
Upper: 7.0% (v)
Autoignition Temperature: >205 C掳/ 400掳 F
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Stop source of fuel. Shut off ignition sources. Keep exposed containers cool
with water spray.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Hazard Identification
Health: Flammability: Reactivity:
1 1 0
NFPA Class IIIB Combustible Liquid
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Section 5 鈥? Reactivity Data
This product is stable and will not react violently with water.
Conditions Contributing to Instability: High Temperature
Incompatibility: Strong Oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon may be generated as products of combustion.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 6 鈥? Health and Hazard Information
Nature of Hazard / Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion:
Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed. Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but as with most light
liquid petroleum hydrocarbons, small amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause pulmonary injury.
May act as a laxative.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of mist or spray may be harmful.
Skin:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation, reddening of skin
progressing to dermatitis. However, based on human experience and available toxicological data, this product is judged to be neither
a "corrosive" nor an "irritant" by OSHA criteria.
Eyes:
Product contacting the eyes may cause slight eye irritation. However, when tested and evaluated according to FHSA Guidelines (16
CFR 1500.42) using albino rabbits, Hollowick Lamp Fuel "Does not demonstrate ocular irritation potential".
First Aid / Routes of Entry:
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration, and seek medical attention immediately. If indicated,
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing. Launder before reuse. Wash skin with soap and water.
Eye Contact:
If splashed into eyes, flush with clear water for 15 minutes, or until irritation subsides. If irritation still persists, call a physician.
Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure:
Sensitive skin. Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis.
Variability Among Individuals:
Health studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons 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.
Exposure Limits:
NIOSH 鈥? recommend TWA of 350 mg/m3 (Source: Criteria Document - Refined Petroleum Solvents, July 1977)
Toxicity Data:
This product is judged to have an acute oral LD50 (rat) greater than 5 g/kg of body weight and an acute dermal LD50 (rabbit) greater
than 3 g/kg of body weight.
Carcinogen Status:
Studies indicate no carcinogenic properties.
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS):
Health: Flammability: Reactivity:
1 1 0
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Section 7 鈥? Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled:
Eliminate all ignition sources. Contain the spill. Prevent from entering sewers or drains.
Waste Disposal Method:
Material may be picked up with solid sorbent and land filled, or incinerated according to local, state and federal regulations.
Section 8 鈥? Special Protection Information and Control Measures
Ventilation:
Use only with ventilation sufficient to prevent exceeding recommended exposure limit.
Respiratory Protection:
Respiratory protection is not required under conditions of normal use. Wear an organic vapor respirator with a mist filter if vapor,
mist or spray is generated.
Protective Gloves:
Use chemical-resistant gloves, if needed, to avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Eye protection is not required under conditions of normal use. Use splash goggles or face shield when splashing may occur.
Other Protective Equipment:
Use chemical-resistant apron or other impervious clothing, if needed, to avoid contaminating regular clothing which could result in
prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Work Practices/Engineering Controls:
Keep containers and storage containers closed when not in use. Do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong oxidants.
Personal Hygiene:
Minimize breathing vapor or mist. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Remove contaminated clothing; launder or dry-
clean before reuse.
Section 9 鈥? Transportation
Non-hazardous by DOT regulations and no specific DOT regulations apply. Not classified as hazardous under the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Parts 100-177.
US DOT Classification:
This product is not regulated by DOT, and is not a hazardous material according to DOT regulations for ground transportation.
ICAO / IATA Description:
Not Applicable. This product is not a dangerous good as defined by IATA for air transportation.
IMO Description (IMDG Code):
Non-hazardous. This product is not a dangerous good as defined by IMO in the IMDG Code for water transportation.
UN Number:
Not Applicable.
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Section 10 鈥? U.S. Federal Regulatory Information
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Classification:
Non-hazardous as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
TSCA inventory listing:
Component CAS Number
C13 Normal Paraffin 629-50-5
C14 Normal Paraffin 629-59-4
C15 Normal Paraffin 629-62-9
C16 Normal Paraffin 544-76-3
C17 Normal Paraffin 629-78-7
C18 Normal Paraffin 593-45-3
SARA 302 Status:
Component: Contains no chemicals subject to SARA 302 reporting.
SARA 311/312 Classification:
Non-hazardous according to SARA 311/312.
SARA 313 Chemicals:
Component: Contains no chemicals subject to SARA 313 reporting.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance:
Contains no chemicals on the CERCLA Hazardous Substance list.
Section 11 鈥? International Regulatory Information
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Classification:
This material is not a controlled product as defined by Canada's Workplace Materials Information System (WHMIS).
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substance (EINECS) Listing:
Chemical Name CAS Number EINECS Number
C13 Tridecane 629-50-5 211-093-4
C14 Tetradecane 629-59-4 211-096-0
C15 Pentadecane 629-62-9 211-098-1
C16 Hexadecane 544-76-3 208-878-9
C17 Heptadecane 629-78-7 211-108-4
C18 Octadecane 593-45-3 209-790-3
The information and recommendations contained herein are to the best of Hollowick's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as
of the date issued. Hollowick does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or reliability, and Hollowick shall not be liable for any
loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. The information and recommendations are offered for the user's consideration and
examination, and it is the user's responsibility to satisfy itself that they are suitable and complete for their particular use.
The Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ratings have been included
by Hollowick in order to provide additional health and hazard classification information. The ratings recommended are based upon
the criteria supplied by the developers of these rating systems, together with Hollowick's interpretation of the available data.
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