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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
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SYNONYMS
"Cereclor 54 42 30", "paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes, chlorinated", "Cereclor 48",
"Cereclor A42", "chloralkane chlor chloro alkane"
PRODUCT USE
Used as high pressure lubricant in cutting oils; as a flame retardant in plastics and
textiles; as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride plastics. As a plasticizer in
chlorinated rubber, bituminous coatings and sealant formulations.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Cumulative effects may result following Do not breathe dust.
exposure*.
May produce discomfort of the eyes and skin*. Avoid contact with skin.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. Wear eye/ face protection.
* (limited evidence). In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
chlorinated paraffin, long chain grades 63449-39-8 >99
hydrocarbons; vary from:
mobile liquids with 42 to 52% combined chlorine
melting point- 20 deg C and S.G.1.16- 1.55.; or
viscous semisolids 54 to 70% combined chlorine;
powdered solid 70% combined chlorine,
melting point 95 deg C and S.G. 1.63.
The solid cereclor 70 contains
a residual proportion of, [I.C.I]
carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 <1%
No other ingredient information supplied.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 Immediately give a glass of water.
路 First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre
or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with water.
路 If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
路 Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered a significant fire risk
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke and poisonous, corrosive fumes.
Decomposes on heating and produces acrid and toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide (CO),
carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen chloride, phosgene, other pyrolysis products
typical of burning organic material.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine
bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 Wipe up.
路 Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
equipment before storing and re-using.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
DO NOT use unlined steel containers.
路 Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
路 DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
路 DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing before re
-use.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers.
路 Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
路 Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
In general chlorinated paraffins are thermally unstable, tending to eliminate hydrogen
chloride. In the absence of an inhibitor (usually a material which readily reacts with
traces of hydrogen chloride) they soon turn black or brown at ambient temperatures.
Epoxides or glycols are often used as inhibitors at 1% concentration; chlorinated
paraffins, stabilised with propane-1,2-diol or epoxidised soya oil may be heated to 100 C
with little change for limited periods as the inhibitor may become depleted with time.
Haloalkanes are highly reactive. Some of the more lightly substituted lower members are
highly flammable. Reaction with the lighter divalent metals may produce more reactive
compounds analogous to Grignard reagents. Prolonged contact with metallic or other azides
may produce explosive compounds. BRETHERICKS HANDBOOK OF REACTIVE CHEMICAL HAZARDS, 4t
Ed.
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ + + + + +
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Source Material TWA ppm TWA mg/m鲁
_________ _________ _____ _____
Australia Exposure carbon tetrachloride 0.1 0.63
Standards (Carbon tetrachloride)
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? chlorinated paraffin, long chain grades: CAS:63449- 39- 8 CAS:61788- 76- 9
EMERGENCY EXPOSURE LIMITS
Material Revised IDLH Value (mg/m3) Revised IDLH Value (ppm)
carbon tetrachloride 200
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=0.001 (CARBON TETRACHLORIDE)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the Exposure
Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed individuals
are aware by smell that the
Exposure Standard (TLV- TWA for
example) is being reached, even
when distracted by working
activities
B 26- 550 As " A" for 50- 90% of persons
being distracted
C 1- 26 As " A" for less than 50% of
persons being distracted
D 0.18- 1 10- 50% of persons aware of
being tested perceive by smell
that the Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As " D" for less than 10% of
persons aware of being tested
.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
MATERIAL DATA
INGREDIENT DATA
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE:
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be absorbed
through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readily exceed vapour inhalation exposure.
Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous
membranes may also contribute to overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure
standard.
Odour Threshold Value: 140-584 ppm (detection), 249 ppm (recognition)
NOTE: Detector tubes measuring in excess of 1 ppm are commercially
available.
At 10 ppm animal experiments demonstrate fatty liver infiltration of the
liver and the potentiation of carbon tetrachloride toxicity by alcohol
and other common substances. The TLV-TWA is thought to provide significant
protection in the 70-80% of the population who consume alcohol and have
compromised liver function. In addition it is expected that this limit
will protect against the development of liver cancer and prevent foetal
toxicity and teratogenesis where pregnant woman are exposed.
The OSHA PEL TWA provides an extra margin for safety based essentially on
a quantitative, cancer multistage, assessment where residual deaths
continue to be significant, i.e., 3.7 excess deaths per 1000 workers.
Liver necrosis appears to be a precursor to the development of liver
tumours in animals and man. Evidence of liver necrosis has not been
reported in man when exposure was less than 20-50 ppm.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields.
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 P.V.C. apron.
路 Barrier cream.
路 Skin cleansing cream.
路 Eye wash unit.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure
exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate
protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air
contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in
turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively
remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min)
from tank (in still air)
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood - local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min.) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Straw yellow dense liquids or white powder; does not mix with water. Soluble in organic
solvents. Viscosity and specific gravity increase with increasing chlorine content of
material. Products are available made from C18- 30 paraffin waxes or from C10- C13
paraffin oils. Cereclor 70 solid contains 1% residual carbon tetrachloride (manufacturing
impurity) which increases the hazard of the material if it is heated or melted. Materials
are not readily biodegradable and are toxic to some aquatic life. Faint but not unpleasant
characteristic smell.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Does not mix with water.
Molecular Weight: Not available. Boiling Range (掳C): Decomposes
Melting Range (掳C): - 20 to 95 [S70] Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.16- 1.55 - 1.63
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable. Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible.
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available. Flash Point (掳C): > 200
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not applicable Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not Available
State: Varies Viscosity: Not Applicable
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification systems as
"harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating animal or human
evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of the individual, following
ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (eg. liver, kidney) damage is evident.
Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing
mortality rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal
tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however,
ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
Longer chained chlorinated paraffins are of very low acute toxicity following a single
exposure. Various different grades have been tested and does of 4-10 g/kg show no signs
of toxicity to laboratory animals. An equivalent dose in humans would be drinking 250-600
ml of liquid by an average person.
In longer term studies on laboratory animals, chlorinated paraffins produce toxic effects
on the kidney and liver. The highest doses that can be given without showing adverse
effects is 10 mg/kg/day for rats. This is thought to be ten times higher than exposure
encountered in industrial environments or to which the public is exposed on a daily
basis.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE
Although the material is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives),
direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterised by tearing or
conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
SKIN
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may
produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the
material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects (as classified under EC
Directives); the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds,
lesions or abrasions.
There is some evidence to suggest that the material may cause mild but significant
inflammation of the skin either following direct contact or after a delay of some time.
Repeated exposure can cause contact dermatitis which is characterised by redness,
swelling and blistering.
Chlorinated paraffins of more than 10 carbon atoms and a chlorine content ranging between
40 and 70% may be absorbed by the skin and produce areas of localised reddening.
Exposure to the material may result in a skin inflammation called chloracne. This is
characterised by white- and blackheads, keratin cysts, spots, excessive discolouration.
These mainly involve the skin under the eyes and behind the ears. The reaction may be
delayed. There may also be excess hair growth, degeneration of elastic tissue as a result
of sunlight, and scarring of the membrane of the penis.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Nevertheless,
good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable
control measures be used in an occupational setting.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
There has been some concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations but there is
not enough data to make an assessment.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to chlorinated paraffins may produce liver and kidney
disorders. Chronic administration of high doses can cause hair standing on end, muscle
inco-ordination and incontinence.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: >4000 mg/kg [I.C.I.]
The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
High molecular weight liquid chloroparaffins are considered to be practically non
-harmful. Special consideration should be given to solid grades of the material (eg
Cereclor 70) because of relatively high levels of carbon tetrachloride remaining as a
residual reactant. Vapours are readily absorbed through intact skin, requiring additional
precautions in handling.
Lifetime studies have been carried out with two grades of chlorinated paraffins. A short
-chain grade with 58% chlorine caused tumours in rats and mice. Male mice exposed to long
-chain grades with 40% chlorine showed an excess of tumours at one site. It has been
shown that the mechanisms by which short-term paraffins cause tumours are specific to
rodents and may not have relevance to human health. Furthermore, chlorinated paraffins
have been shown to non-genotoxic.
The Regulatory regime in various countries differs with respected to chlorinated
paraffins.
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
In the USA, the short-chain (C12), 58% chlorine product has been classified and labelled
as a carcinogen.
In Germany the MAK Commission has classified most chlorinated paraffins as Category IIIB
(suspect carcinogens). They are not however included in the list of substances (TRGS 905)
required to be labelled.
All EU Member States are required to classify short chain chlorinated paraffins as
Category 3 carcinogens.
Cereclor range:
Chlorinated paraffin waxes represents a family of substances which vary
in molecular weight.
Studies using the C12, 59% chlorinated variant (in combination with corn
oil) caused tumors when force fed at very high doses over long periods of
time. The C24, 43% chlorinated paraffin under the same conditions caused
an increase in tumors only in the male mouse. A 13 week dietary, range
finding study was conducted on rats with a C24, 70% chlorinated paraffin.
This study established a no effect level of 900 mg/kg/day.
Pregnant rats fed C16, 52% chlorinated paraffin had offspring which died
during weaning.
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 43 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24 h - Mild
Oral (rat) LDLo: 2350 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 500 mg/24 h - Mild
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 20 ppm Eye (rabbit): 2200ug/30s - Mild
Dermal (rat) LD50: 5070 mg/kg
Oral (rat) LD50: 900 mg/kg
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 10 mg/m鲁/1 y
Exposure to the material for prolonged periods may cause physical defects in the
developing embryo (teratogenesis).
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2B: Possibly
Carcinogenic to Humans.
MATERIAL CARCINOGEN REPROTOXIN SENSITISER SKIN
_______________ ____________ __________ __________ __________
carbon IARC:2B NOHSC NTPB
ILOM ILOEl
tetrachloride
CARCINOGEN
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Carcinogens: carbon
tetrachloride Category: 2B
CARCINOGEN
NOHSC: Australia Exposure Standards - Carcinogens: carbon tetrachloride
Carcinogen Category: 2
CARCINOGEN
NTPB: US National Toxicology Program (NTP) 11th Report Part B. Reasonably Anticipated
to be a Human Carcinogen: carbon tetrachloride Category:
REPROTOXIN
ILOM: ILO Agents toxic to the male reproductive system: carbon tetrachloride
REPROTOXIN
ILOEl: ILO Chemicals in the electronics industry that have toxic effects on
reproduction: carbon tetrachloride
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
The term chlorinated paraffins is usually taken to encompass a wide range of liquids and
solids from C10 to >C24 and containing 30-72% chlorine content. Properties differ
significantly across this range and for this reason they are considered in three separate
groups.
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
路 The C10-13 liquid products from 40-72% Cl2 content
路 The C14-17, C18-20 and chlorinated paraffin wax liquids (average C25) from 40-60% Cl2
content
路 The powdered chlorinated paraffin waxes of >69% Cl2 content
Liquid grades of chlorinated paraffin are produced from paraffins and waxes while solid
grades are produced from waxes with a 70-72% chlorine content. Increasing chlorine
content results in higher viscosity and density.
路 Chlorinated paraffins have very low vapour pressure with the most volatile (C10-13
types) < 10-3 mbar. They are chemically stable but dehydrochlorinated on heating at high
temperatures (for for prolonged periods). Dehydrochlorination also occurs on prolonged
exposure to light.
路 All have low solubility in water but C10-13 types are significantly more soluble than
other classes which show decreased solubility with increasing chain length.
路 Studies confirm that they adsorb strongly onto suspended materials or sediments in an
aqueous environment. True solutions (at the low solubility limit) do degrade without
added reagents.
路 Laboratory studies often fail to indicate biodegradation occurring, but longer term
studies in biological effluent treatment plants do reveal substantial degradation and the
undegraded residue is removed by adsorption onto biological sludge.
路 The short chain grades have been shown in laboratory tests, to have toxic effects on
fish and other forms of aquatic life after long-term exposure to concentrations close to
their water solubility, and significantly higher than those found typically in the
environment.
路 Mid-chain forms show a significantly reduced spectrum of toxicity compared to short
-chain grades, as would be expected from their lower bioaccumulation. No measurable short
or long term toxicity has been found in studies with numerous species of fish. Only one
of several aquatic invertebrate species that has been been tested showed any sensitivity
but at levels higher than those found in the environment. Similarly, certain soil and
sediment organisms are affected at levels of hundreds of parts per million (ppm) whilst
others are affected at 1000s of ppm.
路 Long chain grades, because of their large molecular size and their very low solubility,
have shown no toxicity to fish and other forms of aquatic life at and above their
solubility limit.
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is less than
or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards: 1993
Commission of the European Communities.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 125- 150
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l): 600
log Kow (Prager 1995): 2.62- 2.83
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.83
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 2.64
Half- life Soil - High (hours): 8640
Half- life Soil - Low (hours): 4320
Half- life Air - High (hours): 1.60E+05
Half- life Air - Low (hours): 1.60E+04
Half- life Surface water - High (hours): 8640
Half- life Surface water - Low (hours): 4032
Half- life Ground water - High (hours): 8640
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Half- life Ground water - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 8640
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 4032
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 672
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 99%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano- m): 275
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano- m): 220
Photooxidation half- life air - High (hours): 1.60E+05
Photooxidation half- life air - Low (hours): 1.60E+04
First order hydrolysis half- life (hours): 7000
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal areas below
the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing
of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at approved waste
sites.
On the basis of the available evidence concerning properties and predicted or observed
environmental fate and behavior, the material may present a danger to the structure and/
or functioning of the stratospheric ozone layer.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Koc: 110
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water: 0.5-7200
Henry's atm m鲁 /mol: 3.04E-02
BOD 5 if unstated: 0
ThOD: 0.21
BCF: 17.4
log BCF: 1.24-1.48
controlled ozone depleting gases: phase out by 1996 (C)
controlled ozone depleting potential: 1.1
Toxicity Fish: 56-23-5
Toxicity invertebrate: carbontetrachloride
Bioacculmulation: LC50(96)125-150ppm
Nitrif. inhib.: cell mult. inhib.30-770mg/L
Anaerobic effects: low
Degradation Biological: some degrad
processes Abiotic: cell mult. inhib. algae 105->600mg/L
some, may need acclim
v slow hydrol & Rxn OH*
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Authority for disposal.
路 Bury or incinerate residue at an approved site.
路 Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
CHLORINATED PARAFFIN
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
For Workplace - Small Volume Use Only. CHEMWATCH 13770
Issue Date: 2-May-2007 Version No:2
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
chlorinated paraffin, long chain grades (CAS: 63449-39-8) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
OSPAR List of Substances of Possible Concern
chlorinated paraffin, long chain grades (CAS: 61788-76-9) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
INGREDIENTS WITH MULTIPLE CAS NUMBERS
Ingredient Name CAS
chlorinated paraffin, long chain grades 63449- 39- 8, 61788- 76- 9
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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Issue Date: 2-May-2007
Print Date: 17-Dec-2007
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