Paraffin 150 SDS

 

SAFETY DATA SHEET California Candle Supply logo
  PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 

 

PRODUCT NAME: Fully Refined Paraffin Wax 150
PRODUCT TYPE: Paraffin Wax
PRODUCT RECOMMEND USE: Candle and General Wax
COMPANY: California Candle Supply
  1011 E Route 66
  Glendora, CA 91740
   
ISSUE DATE: 10/19/2022

Emergency telephone CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

  HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

 

Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects

Carcinogenic effects: Not available. Mutagenic Effects: Not available. Teratogenic Effects: 

Developmental Toxicity: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Highly refined petroluem wax comprised of long chain saturated hyrdocarbon molecules                       
 FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Inhalation    If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Skin contact

Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

Eye contact

Flush eyes with cold water for at least 15 minutes. Do not rub eyes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion           

Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Extinguishing media These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Special Hazards

maybe encountered

N/A

Special Firefighting Procedures

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures.

  ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Personal Precautions N/A
Environmental Issue                              

N/A.

Cleaning Method

Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Small Spills: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.

  HANDLING & STORAGE

 

Precautions         Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, alkalis.
Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Other

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  EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Engineering Control Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection

Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

  PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance (Physical State and Color) Solid. (Semi-Transparent Solid)
Melt Point

147-151F

Flash Point

453F

Specific Gravity

0.770 at 175F

Density

N/A

Solubility (water)

Negligible

  STABILITY & REACTIVITY DATA

 

Stability Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Instability Temperature

Carcinogenic effects: Not available. Mutagenic Effects: Not available. Teratogenic Effects: 

Developmental Toxicity: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

  HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

 

Potential Acute Health Effects Stable under normal Conditions.
Potential Chronic Health Effects

N/A

Conditions of Instability

Heat, incompatible materials, dust generation, ignition sources.

Incompatibility with various substances

Reactive with oxidizing agents, alkalis.

Corrosivity

Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

Special Remarks on Reactivity

N/A

Special Remarks on Corrosivity

N/A

Polymerization

No

  TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 4640 mg/kg. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg.
Chronic toxicity

N/A

Local Effect

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Sensitization

N/A

Special Effects         

Acute potential health effects: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, labored breathing, and chest pain. Ingestion: Ingestion of large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion may also cause intestinal obstruction.

 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Ecotoxicity Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Degradability

Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation may arise.

Bio accumulative potential

The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.

Mobility

No data/ information available

Environmental Effects

No data/ information available

Other adverse effects

No data/ information available

 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

 

Waste treatment methods Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

ADR (road, directive 94/55/CE) Not classified
RID (rail, directive 96/49/CE) Not classified
IMDG (Sea) Not classified
ICAO/IATA (Air) Not classified
 REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

Applicable Regulations Occupational Safety and Health Act.
 OTHER INFORMATION

 

The information in this document is believed to be correct as of the date issued.  However, no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other warranty is expressed or is to be implied regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information, the results to be obtained from the use of this information or the product. The safety of this product, or the hazards related to its use. This information and product are furnished in the condition that the person receiving them shall make his own determination as to the suitability of the product for his particular purpose and on the condition that he assume the risk of his use thereof.