BWZLG - VV-W-95B AND VV-W-95C PARAFFIN WAXES
- MSDS: BWZLG
- Manufacturer: WALNUT HILL ENTERPRISES INC
- Product Name: VV-W-95B AND VV-W-95C PARAFFIN WAXES
- National Stock Number: 9160-00-285-2039
Product Identification
Product ID:VV-W-95B AND VV-W-95C PARAFFIN WAXES
MSDS Date:10/22/1992
FSC:9160
NIIN:00-285-2039
MSDS Number: BWZLG
Responsible Party
BRISTOL, PA 19007
US
Emergency Phone: 215-785-6511
Info Phone: 215-785-6511
Preparer: W.J. RISTEY, PH.D.
Cage: 0LM34
Contractor
Telephone: 215-785-6511
Cage: 0LM34
Ingredients
PARAFFIN WAX;FULLY REFINED
CAS: 64742-43-4
Fraction By Weight: <100%
HYDROTREATED PARAFFIN WAX,PETROLEUM
CAS: 64742-51-4
Fraction By Weight: <100%
MANUFACTURER STATES THAT COMPOSITION IS "AND/OR"
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: NOT TO BE INGESTED. NO DATA
AVAILABLE FOR SKIN CONTACT; HEATED PRODUCT MAY CAUSE BURNS.
MECHANICAL IRRITATION OF THE EYE IS POSSIBLE; FUMES FROM HEATED
PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE THE EYE. CHRONIC: NO NE KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. USE OXYGEN AND ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF REQUIRED. SKIN-OBTAIN MEDCIAL TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL
BURNS. COOL MOLTEN MATERIAL WITH COLD WATER. AVOID PEELING OF
MATERIAL BEFO RE OBTAINING MEDICAL HELP. EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>400F,>204C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE. WATER MAY BE
INEFFECTIVE. WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF
EXPOSED TO FUMES. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DENSE SMOKE MAY BE GENERATED WHILE
BURNING. CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND OTHER OXIDATION
PRODUCTS MAY BE GENERATED AS PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
DURING CLEAN-UP. SCRAPE/SWEEP UP SPILLS TO ELIMINATE SLIPPING
HAZARD. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. CONTAIN SPILLS IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO EN TER SEWERS OR WATERCOURSES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:USE AND STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
AVOID CONTAMINATION BY USING CLOSE CONTAINERS. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Other Precautions:SEE NFPA 30 AND OSHA 1910.106-FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. A NIOSH-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH AN ORGANIC VAPOR FILTER MAY BE REQUIRED IF FUMES
ARE UNACCEPTABLE.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION MAY BE REQUIRED OVER PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
TO AVOID EXCESSIVE VOLATILE MATERIALS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES (FOR HEAT PROTECTION)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA-NO KNOWN TOXIC CHEMICALS PRESENT WHICH ARE SUBJECT
TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF THE EMERGENCY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY-RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 AND 40 CFR 372.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136F,58C
Spec Gravity:0.82
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID; NEARLY ODORLESS.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERTAURES ABOVE 204C (400F). DLA-HMIS:
AVOID CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND HYDROCARBON
OXIDATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING ORGANIC ACIDS, ALDEHYDES, & ALCOHOLS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED OPTIONS ARE: (1) RECYCLING; (2)
INCINERATION; (3) LANDFILL. OPTION 2 IS DESIRABLE BECAUSE OF THE
HIGH FUEL VALUE WHEN RECYCLING IS NOT FEASIBLE. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AN D FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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