Product ID:YELLOW BEESWAX N.F.
MSDS Date:01/02/1991
FSC:9160
NIIN:00-253-1171
MSDS Number: BMGPF

Emergency Phone: 201-433-4512

Info Phone: 201-433-4512

Preparer: DONALD L. AYERLEE JR.

Cage: 3E186

Telephone: 219-533-8565

Cage: 0RCD8

BEESWAX

CAS: 8012-89-3

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO HEALTH HAZARD PER MANUFACTURER. IF
MATERIAL IS HOT, IT MAY CAUSE BURNING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE BURNS IF MATERIAL IS HOT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF
MATERIAL IS HOT, TREAT FOR THERMAL BURNS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. IF MATERIAL IS HOT, SUBMERGE IN COLD WATER. INHALATION:
NOT E XPECTED TO BE A PROBLEM. IF MATERIAL ISHOT & INHALATION
OCCURS. REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: MAY ACT AS LAXATIVE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR
FOR ALL CASES

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:465F MIN
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:570F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:IF HOT, ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES, WAIT FOR
MATERIAL TO COOL, PICK UP AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TRANSFER TO UNMARKED CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IF VAPOR IS GENERATED WHEN
MATERIAL IS HOT.
Ventilation:IF VAPOR IS GENERATED WHEN MATERIAL IS HOT USE MECHANICAL
(GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:INSULATED GLOVES IF MATERIAL IS HOT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES IF SPLASHING.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED IF MATERIAL
IS HOT.
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD HYGIENIC PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER STATES PRODUCT IS NOT HAZARDOUS.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:145F,63C
Spec Gravity:0.95-0.96
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW BEESWAX, FAINT HONEY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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