ICSC 1440 - PETROLATUM (WHITE)

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PETROLATUM (WHITE)	ICSC: 1440 (June 2002)
Vaseline Petroleum jelly Paraffin jelly

CAS #: 8009-03-8

EC Number: 232-373-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PETROLATUM (WHITE)

ICSC: 1440

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE WAXY PASTE. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: see Notes Boiling point: 302°C Melting point: 36-60°C Density: 0.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1.3 Flash point: 182-221°C Auto-ignition temperature: >290°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-7 (estimated) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >6 Viscosity: 18.2 cSt at 100°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE WAXY PASTE.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: see Notes

Boiling point: 302°C
Melting point: 36-60°C
Density: 0.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <1.3
Flash point: 182-221°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >290°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-7 (estimated)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >6
Viscosity: 18.2 cSt at 100°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The substance consists of saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25. Its composition depends upon the petroleum source and refining process. Highly refined (White Petrolatum) grades are used in pharmacy and cosmetics. Less refined grades (Yellow, amber or brown Petrolatum) are used industrially and may contain impurities such as carcinogenic polycyclic aromatics. Therefore, the European Union applies the risk phrase R 45 (May cause cancer) with Note N to petrolatum. Note N reads ''the classification as a carcinogen need not apply if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. This note applies to certain complex oil-derived substances in Annex I''.

NOTES

The substance consists of saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25.
Its composition depends upon the petroleum source and refining process.
Highly refined (White Petrolatum) grades are used in pharmacy and cosmetics.
Less refined grades (Yellow, amber or brown Petrolatum) are used industrially and may contain impurities such as carcinogenic polycyclic aromatics.
Therefore, the European Union applies the risk phrase R 45 (May cause cancer) with Note N to petrolatum.
Note N reads ''the classification as a carcinogen need not apply if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen.
This note applies to certain complex oil-derived substances in Annex I''.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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