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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Paraffin
Wax
CAS#: 8002-74-2 or 64742-43-4
Synonym: Paraffin
Wax; White Cake
Chemical Name: Paraffin
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS #
Wax Paraffin
8002-74-2
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not
available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical
condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact,
immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact: Wash
with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical
attention if irritation develops.
Serious Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation: If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not
available.
Ingestion: Do NOT
induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion: Not
available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May
be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 245°C
(473°F) - 340 C
Flash Points: CLOSED
CUP: 199°C (390.2°F). OPEN CUP: 235°C (455°F).
Flammable Limits: Not
available.
Products of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable
in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact:
Not available. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static
discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray,
fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient
waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated
surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill: Use a
shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a
concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty
containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all
equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles
such as oxidizing agents.
Storage: Keep
container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering
Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure
to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety
glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self
contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.
Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits:
Parrafin Wax (Fume) TWA: 2 STEL: 6 (mg/m3) [Canada] TWA: 2 (mg/m3)
from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 2 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States] TWA: 2 STEL: 6 [United Kingdom
(UK)]Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid.
(Cake)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: Not
available.
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not
applicable.
Boiling Point: Not
available.
Melting Point: 47°C
(116.6°F) - 65 C
Critical Temperature: Not
available.
Specific Gravity:
0.9 @ 20 deg. C 0.92 @ 25 deg. C (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not
applicable.
Vapor Density: Not
available.
Volatility: Not
available.
Odor Threshold: Not
available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not
available.
Dispersion Properties: Not
available.
Solubility: Insoluble
in cold water, hot water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The
product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess
heat
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive
in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization: Will
not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Eye
contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not
available.
BOD5 and COD: Not
available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely.
However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and
local environmental control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not
a DOT controlled material
Identification: Not
applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Wax (
Paraffin) Fume Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Wax ( Paraffin) Fume
Pennsylvania RTK: Wax ( Paraffin) Minnesota: Wax ( Paraffin) Fume Massachusetts
RTK: Wax ( Paraffin) Fume TSCA 8(b) inventory: Wax ( Paraffin)
Other Regulations: EINECS:
This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical
Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not
controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not
applicable.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
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