Product ID:BEESWAX
MSDS Date:12/12/1991
FSC:9160
NIIN:00-253-1711
MSDS Number: BSTXM

DADANT AND SONS, INC.

51 SOUTH 2ND STREET
HAMILTON, IL 62341
US

Emergency Phone: 217-847-3324

Info Phone: 217-847-3324

Preparer: RICHARD KREKEL

Cage: 20991

DADANT AND SONS, INC.

HMILTON, IL 62341 US

Telephone: 217-847-3324

Cage: 20991

BEESWAX-THIS IS A NATURAL PRODUCT.CONSTITUENTS ARE LISTED

CAS: 8012-89-3

Fraction By Weight: 100%

HYDROCARBONS

Fraction By Weight: 16%

STRAIGHT CHAIN MONOHYDRIC ALCOHOL

Fraction By Weight: 31%

DIOLS

Fraction By Weight: 3%

ACIDS

Fraction By Weight: 31%

HYDROXY ACIDS

Fraction By Weight: 13%

PROPOLIS (BEE) PIGMENTS;INGRED 7 & 8 TOTAL 6%.

UNKNOWNS;INGRED. 7 + 8=6%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:HEATED PRODUCT MAY EMIT
IRRITATING FUMES.SKIN:NO HAZARD FOR COLD MATERIEL.HEATED MATERIEL
MAY CAUSE BURNS.EYE:COLD MATERIEL MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL
IRRITATION(AS A FOREIGN OBJECT).INGEST:BEE PROPOL IS CONTAINS
POLLEN PROCESSED BY BEES.THIS MAY BE A SLIGHT ALLERGEN WHEN USED AS
A FOOD ADDITIVE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:POSSIBLE MECHANICAL IRRITATION FROM COLD
MATERIEL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BEE PROPOLIS CONTAINS POLLEN
PROCESSED BY BEES.THIS MAY BE A SLIGHT ALLERGEN.

First Aid:SKIN:HOT MATERIEL:COOL WITH WATER.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
COOLED MATERIEL.GET MEDICAL HELP.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE
2-4 GLASS ES.INDUCE VOMITING ONLY UNDER ADVICE OFPHYSICIAN.GET
PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:470F,243C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:520F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY,FOAM.LARGER
FIRES:WATER SPRAYFOG,ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP MATERIEL AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR RECLAIMATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NOT NEEDED IN NORMAL SERVICE.
Ventilation:FOR HEATED MATERIEL,USE LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE
WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:HOT MATERIEL:RUBBER,PLASTIC
Eye Protection:SPLASH OR DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:HAVE EYE WASH FACILITY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:144F-149F
Spec Gravity:0.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID;YELLOW TO WHITE;HONEY AND BALSAMIC(BENZYL
CINNAMATE) ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT (>520F).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:SUBMIT COOLED MATERIEL FOR DISPOSAL IAW
FEDERAL,STATE AMD LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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