Product ID:VV-W-95B AND VV-W-95C PARAFFIN WAXES
MSDS Date:04/27/1996
FSC:9160
NIIN:00-285-2041
MSDS Number: BWGYH

Emergency Phone: 215-785-6511

Info Phone: 215-785-6511

Preparer: W.J. RISTEY, PH.D.

Cage: 0LM34

Telephone: 215-785-6511

Cage: 0LM34

PARAFFIN WAX (64742-43-4 AND/OR 64742-51-4)

CAS: 64742-43-4

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 2 MG/M3 TWA ACGIH 1983-1984
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGESTED-NOT TO BE INGESTED.
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. SKIN-THIS PRODUCT IS MINIMALLY IRRITATING TO THE
SKIN UPON DIRECT CONTACT. EYE-MECHANICAL IRRITATION POSSIBLE FROM
SOLID MARKETED PRODUCT. FUMES ABOVE THE TLV OF PARAFFIN CAN BE A
MILDIRRITANT. UNPROTECTED EYES CAN BE INJURED BY MOLTEN PRODUCT.
CHRONIC: NONE KNOWN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPONENTS IN THIS MATERIAL
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OSHA OR ACGIH AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-HOT MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:INHALATION-THE SOLID MATERIAL HAS A LOW VAPOR PRESSURE &
SHOULD NOT PRESENT A PROBLEM. SKIN-PRODUCT, MARKETED, NOT LIKELY TO
BE HAZARDOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR THERMAL BURNS. EYE-
FLUSH EYES W ITH WATER, CONTINUOUSLY, FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL A
PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-RETENTION OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF PRODUCT
UNLIKELY. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>383F,>195C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE BUT CAN BE USED TO
COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IF EXPOSED TO FUMES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SOLID MATERIAL COMBUSTED WITH DIFFICULTY.
COMPLETE COMBUSTION PRODUCES CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
DURING CLEAN UP. SCRAPE/SWEEP UP SPILLS TO ELIMINATE SLIPPING
HAZARD. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. CONTAIN SPILL IMMEDIATELY,
DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO ENTE R SEWERS OR WATERCOURSES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE COOL, DRY PLACE. AVOID
CONTAMINATION BY USING CLOSED CONTAINERS. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHOULD
BE KEPT READILY AVAILABLE. FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED IF FUMES ARE MAINTAINED AT AN
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION MAY BE REQUIRED OVER PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
TO AVOID EXCESIVE VOLATILE MATERIALS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:PLASTIC FACE SHIELD/SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS RECOMMENDED, PARTICULARLY
WHEN HOT PRODUCT IS BEING HANDLED. BOOTS, GLOVES & APRONS MAY BE
REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136F,58C
Spec Gravity:0.82-0.90
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE COLOR, NEARLY ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIG

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 195 DEG. C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDRO
CARBON/POLYMER OXIDATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING ORGANIC ACIDS,
ALDEHYDES AND ALSOHOLS.

Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED OPTIONS ARE: 1)RECYCLING,
2)INCINERATION AND 3)LANDFILL. OPTION 2 IS VERY DESIRABLE BECAUSE
OF THE HIGH FUEL VALUE FOR THESE MATERIALS WHEN RECYCLING IS NOT
FEASIBLE. LOCAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS MUST BE
REVIEWED.

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