Redezon 517P

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

updated 5/17/2011

SECTION 1

SUBSTANCE IDENTITY AND COMPANY CONTACT

INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME:
CHEMICAL NAME:
MOLECULAR FORMULA:
CAS NUMBER:
MANUFACTURER:

Redezon 517P.
n-paraffin and isoparaffin waxes.
Complex mixture of petroleum saturated hydrocarbon.
64742-43-4.
ChemSpec, Ltd.
3570 Executive Drive, Suite 211
Uniontown, OH 44685
Phone: (330) 896-0355
Fax: (330) 896-9816
Chemtrec:
800-424-9300
Non-Emergency:
440-285-3547

24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND DATA ON

COMPONENTS

CHEMICAL NAME:
CAS NUMBER:

n-paraffin and isoparaffin waxes.

64742-43-4.

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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL:

Avoid contact with melted product and inhalation of hot vapors.

Hot product is combustible.
Floats on water. May obstruct sewers and water intakes.
Inhalation: Vapors from hot waxes may result in irritation to the respiratory tract.
LC50: 12 g/m3/30min. (ihl-mus) (Polyethylene).
Ingestion / Aspiration: This route of exposure is easy to avoid, and not frequent.
Intestinal absorption is very low. The product does not present toxicity by
ingestion:
LD50=>15 g/Kg (rat) (Paraffin wax).
LD50:>3g/kg (0ral-rat) (Polyethylene).
Contact skin/eyes: Practically non-toxic if it is absorbed. Exposure to heated
product may cause burns. LD50=> 2 g/Kg (rat) (Paraffin wax). Contact with the
product may cause irritation. Heated or molten product may cause burns.
General toxic effects: In solid state it does not present any contact hazard to skin
or eyes and any inhalation hazard or if it is swallowed. Overexposure to fumes
generated from heating may cause nausea, irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and
respiratory tract.
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Chemical Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E

TOXICITY (SYMPTOMS):

HMIS HAZARD RATINGS:

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*NOTE:

HMIS rating involves data interpretations that may vary from company to
company. They are intended only for rapid, general identification on the
magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of
this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered.

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FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:
INGESTION/ASPIRATION:

In case of inhalation of vapors, move the person to fresh air.

Not frequent, but small amounts which accidentally enter mouth should be rinsed
until taste is gone.

CONTACT SKIN/EYES:

GENERAL MEASURES:

In case of hot wax burns, cool the liquid material quickly with plenty of water; it
is not recommended to remove the solidified wax without medical assistance. Call
a doctor, and treat as a normal hot-burn.
Seek medical attention.

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FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING AGENTS:
NON-SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS:
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Water sprays, CO2, foams, and dry chemicals.

NP.
Total combustion: CO2 and water. Incomplete combustion: CO, soot, aldehydes,
ketones, hydrocarbons.
Do not suffocate fires with straight streams which may scatter the material. Cool
containers with water.
Autoflammability can occur when glass fiber isolation from wax pipelines
becomes saturated with wax due to leaks or accidental spills and after heating the
pipeline (i.e. with water vapor). Unburned vapors may result in suffocation if
breathed.
Heat-resistant suit and gloves. Self-contained breathing apparatus.

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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:

Avoid contact with molten product and vapor inhalation from hot waxes.
The material is solid at room temperature. There is low hazard of physical fouling.
Gloves and goggles against hot liquid splashes are recommended.
Solid spills are shoveled into containers for later recovery or disposal. Liquid
spills are removed after solidifying.

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HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:

General Precautions: Avoid contact with molten product. Paperboards and paper
containers impregnated with wax burn easily. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas
where the material is handled.
Specific conditions: Protective mask in presence of hot vapors from molten
product.
Specific Use: Rubber and rubber tires.
Temperature and decomposition products: NP.
Dangerous reactions: NP.
Storage conditions: Stored in form of pearls in containers properly labeled and
sealed. Avoid the spreading of the material in accidental releases. Security firefighting systems.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidants and flames.

SPECIAL MEASURES:
SPECIAL HAZARDS:

STORAGE:

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EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION:

Respiratory protection: Protective mask in presence of hot vapors.

Skin protection: Gloves when handling molten product.
Eye protection: Safety goggles when handling the molten/heated product to avoid
splashes.
Other protective equipment: Showers and eye-washes in working areas.
Avoid contact with melted product and inhalation of hot vapors.
Good work practices and the adoption of good personal hygiene measures reduce
unnecessary exposures. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling the
product. Appropriate protection measures should be installed in areas where
inhalation of the product might occur.
TLV/TWA (ACGIH): 2mg/m3 (Paraffin wax fumes).
PEL/TWA (OSHA): 2mg/m3 (Paraffin wax fumes).
REL/TWA(NIOSH): 2mg/m3 (Paraffin wax fumes).

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
SPECIFIC HYGIENE MEASURES:

EXPOSURE CONTROLS:

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE:
pH:
FLASH POINT:
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES:
VAPOR PRESSURE:
MELTING/FREEZING POINT:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES:
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water):>6
SOLUBILITY:
WATER SOLUBILITY:

Waxy solid.
NP.
>200C.
NP.
NP.
72 C typical (ASTM D-127).
>250C.
NP.
>6.
Insoluble.
Organic solvents.

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:
MATERIALS TO AVOID
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
POLYMERIZATION RISK:

Stable at room temperature.

Strong oxidants.
Decomposition product: At high temperatures the product decomposes, emitting
toxic and irritating fumes. Total combustion products: CO and H2O. Incomplete
combustion products: CO, soot, aldehydes, ketones, hydrocarbons.
NP.

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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
ACUTE AND CHRONIC EFFECTS:

Vapor inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Ingestion is not frequent.
In solid state it does not present any contact hazard to skin or eyes and any
inhalation hazard or if it is swallowed. Overexposure to fumes generated from
heating may cause nausea, irritation to eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
No evidence.
No evidence.
Respiratory deficiencies and dermatological problems in case of vapor inhalation.

CARCINOGENICITY:
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
MEDICAL CONDITIONS WHICH
INCREASE HAZARD TO
EXPOSURE:

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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

POLLUTANT POTENTIAL:

Persistence and degradability: Waxes have straight hydrocarbon chains with low
water solubility, which slows down the biodegradation process, not stopping it. It
is not readily removed from the aqueous environment.
Mobility/ bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulative problems in living
organisms or incidence in the tropic food chain.
Waxes are insoluble and solid at ambient temperature, not presenting significative
physical, meaning a proper cleaning when spills occur. This product is not
expected to represent a long-term danger to the aquatic environment.

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:

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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHODS (SURPLUS):

WASTE:

Recycling and recovery of the material when possible.

Liquids and solids from industrial processes.
Disposal: Specific prepared and controlled areas and incineration. Wax clay
treatment produces residual clay cakes with up to 50% paraffins; they can be
employed as industrial furnace fuel, disposed of in controlled areas, or incinerated.
Handling: Labeled and sealed containers. Avoid direct contact with waste.
Provisions: Companies which recover, dispose of, store, transport, or handle
waste should comply with Dir. 91/156/EEC on waste, or other local, national, or
community provisions.

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION

POLLUTANT POTENTIAL:

Persistence and degradability: Waxes have straight hydrocarbon chains with low
water solubility, which slows down the biodegradation process, not stopping it. It
is not readily removed from the aqueous environment.
Mobility/bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulative problems in living
organisms or incidence in the tropic food chain.
Waxes are insoluble and solid at ambient temperature, not presenting significative
physical, meaning a proper cleaning when spills occur. The product is not
expected to represent a long-term danger to the aquatic environment.

ECOTOXICOLOGICAL:

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION
NP

LABELING:
Symbols: NP.
Phrases R:
NP.
Phrases S:
NP.
See products technical data sheet.
Listed on the TSCA inventory.
Listed.

FDA STATUS:
TSCA (USA):
DSL (CANADA):

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OTHER INFORMATION

DATA BASES CONSULTED:

EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances.

TSCA: Toxic Substances Control Act, US Environmental Protection Agency.
HSDB: US National Library of Medicine.
RTECS: US Dept. of Health & Human Services.
Dir. 67/548/EEC about classification, labeling, and packaging of dangerous
substances (including amendments and adaptations in force).
Dir. 1999/45/EC about classification, labeling, and packaging of dangerous
preparations (including amendments and adaptations in force).
Dir. 2001/58/EC of safety data sheets (including amendments and adaptations in
force).
Dir. 91/689/EEC dangerous waste; Dir. 91/159/EEC waste management.
Royal Decree 363/95: Regulation about notification of new substances and
classification, packaging, and labeling of dangerous substances.
Royal Decree 255/2003: Regulation about classification, packaging, and labeling
of dangerous preparations.
European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by
road (ADR).
Regulation on the international transport of dangerous goods on the railway.
(RID)
International maritime code of dangerous goods. (IMDG)
International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulation pertaining to air
shipment.
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service.
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer.
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value.
TWA: Time Weighted Average.
STEL: Short-term Exposure Level.
REL: Recommendable Exposure Limit.
INSHT: Instituo Nal. De Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo.
VLA-ED: Valor Lmite Ambiental Exposicin Diaria.
VLA-EC: Valor Lmite Ambiental Exposicin Corta.
LD50: Lethal Dose Medium.
LC50: Lethal Concentration Medium.
EC50: Effective Concentration Medium.
IC50: Inhibitory Concentration Medium.
BOD: Biological Oxygen Demand.
NP: Not Pertinent.
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