Product ID:PETROLEUM WAX BLEND
MSDS Date:07/05/1992
FSC:6520
NIIN:00F050341
MSDS Number: BZXQK

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PETROLEUM WAX BLEND

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MOLTEN WAX FUMES MAY BE SLIGHTLY
IRRITATING. SKIN: MOLTEN WAX WILL CAUSE BURNS ON CONTACT.
INHALATION: MAY CAUSE MILD UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: IF HOT WAX STRIKES THE
SKIN, DRENCH/IMMERSE THE AREA IN WATER TO ASSIST COOLING. APPLY
ICED WATER/ICE PACKS TO THE BURNED AREA. (DON'T USE ICED WATER/ICE
PACKS I F THE BURNED AREA COVERS >10% OF THE BODY, MAY CAUSE SHOCK.
DON'T TRY TO REMOVE WAX FROM A BURN AFTER IT HAS COOLED.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:450F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O PROPER
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT W/A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DON'T USE A DIRECT STREAM OF WATER.
PRODUCT WILL FLOAT & CAN BE REIGNITED ON SURFACE OF WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:USE CAUTIOUS JUDGEMENT WHEN CLEANING UP LARGE
MOLTEN LEAKS. LARGE: WEAR RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT
OFF SOURCE OF LEAK SAFELY. DIKE & CONTAIN. ALLOW WAX TO COOL &
REMOVE AS SOLID. SMALL: AL LOW WAX TO COOL & REMOVE AS SOLID.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL AREA.
Other Precautions:MINIMIZE BREATHING OF VAPORS, FUMES/MIST. AVOID
CONTACT W/HOT MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE MAY/DOES EXCEED OEL, USE A NIOSH
APPROVED RESPIRATOR TO PREVENT EXPOSURE. IAW/29 CFR 1910.134 USE
EITHER AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR/AN AIR PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR FOR PARTICULATES.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PROTECT
SKIN AGAINST HOT WAX.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS MSDS IS FOR WAXES, SHEETS, PRESSURE, SENSITIVE, STICKS & WIRE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:600F
Vapor Pres:<0.1
Spec Gravity:<1 (VARIES)
Solubility in Water:<0.1%
Appearance and Odor:VARIOUS COLORS DEPENDING ON TYPE W/CHARACTERISTIC
ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2 & UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS MAY BE FORMED DURING COMBUSTION.

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN
ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.