Product ID:CHERVON#325 SOLVENT
MSDS Date:12/16/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-290-0051
MSDS Number: BDVCL

CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER,INC.

RICHMOND, CA 94804
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310(CHEM L MM)415-233-3737

Info Phone: 415-233-3737

Preparer: C.A. EISENHARD

Cage: 0AHD1

CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC

4054 RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

Telephone: 800-582-3835

Cage: 0AHD1

PARAFFIN WAX

CAS: 8002-74-2

RTECS: RV0350000

Fraction By Weight: 98.0%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3 (FUME)

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 (FUME); 9192

AROMATICS (C*8)

Fraction By Weight: 2.0%

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <0.1%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:15.3G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT;CNS DEPRESSION;HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,LOSS OF
APPETITE,WEAKNESS,LOSS OF CO-ORDINATION. CHRONIC:DERMATITIS,CNS
DEPRESSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BENZENE IS <0.1%;MAY BE IN TRACE;A
SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN.USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS/MIST
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN &
EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES,CALL A
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:98F/36.7C
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID EXTREME HEAT;VAPORS ARE TOXIC.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
LIQUID IF POSSIBLE;ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES;USE SUITABLE
INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION;EYE-WASH
FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST;DO NOT SMOKE,EAT OR DRINK IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:310-370F
Vapor Pres:5MMHG
Vapor Density:8.0
Spec Gravity:0.78
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.22 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2 OR CO (OXIDES OF CARBON)

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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