Product ID:PARAFFIN, 4227
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N046892
MSDS Number: BSJZJ

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

PARAFFIN

CAS: 8002-74-2

RTECS: RV0350000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3 (VAPOR)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: NONE IDENTIFIED.
SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST:
IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST: IMMED GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MED ATTN.
INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: IMMED WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:399F,204C
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. STORE BELOW 40C.
AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/ SKIN/CLTHG.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:133F,56C
Spec Gravity:0.90(H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIG(<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:WAX-LIKE PRILLS. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0@21C

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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