ICSC 1457 - PARAFFIN WAX

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PARAFFIN WAX	ICSC: 1457 (August 2003)
Petroleum wax Paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes (See Notes)

CAS #: 8002-74-2

EC Number: 232-315-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.		Use water, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide, dry sand.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection when handling molten form.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Heat-insulating gloves when handling molten form.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles (if molten).	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

PARAFFIN WAX

ICSC: 1457

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS COLOURLESS-TO-CREAM-COLOURED CRYSTALLINE SOLID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C_nH₂_n₊₂ Melting point: 50-57°C Solubility in water: none Flash point: 199°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS-TO-CREAM-COLOURED CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C_nH₂_n₊₂

Melting point: 50-57°C
Solubility in water: none
Flash point: 199°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of fume. Effects of short-term exposure The fume is irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The fume is irritating to the eyes, nose and throat.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 2 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum fractions by solvent crystallization (solvent deoiling) or by the sweating process. It consists of straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C20.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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