SDS
Safety Data Sheet
SECTION I:
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Name / Identifier
Synonyms
Product CAS Number
Application
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Supplier’s Name:
Address:
City & Province:
Telephone (Including Emergency)
E-mail (Including Emergency)
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RBM HoldBlock
Paraffin Wax Emulsion
8002-74-2
Surface-block barrier, used primarily as barrier
protection on marine vessels
RBM HoldSolutions (A division of Roberts Marine Solutions Ltd.)
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Unit 101 – 2762 190 Street
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada V3S 3W6
+1 604 531 - 8333
[email protected]
SECTION II:
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This substance is not classified according to UN / GHS guidelines
GHS labeling requirements:
None
Other hazards:
Liquid
Vapour
May cause irritation to eyes and skin on prolonged contact
May cause irritation of respiratory tract
SECTION lII:
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Generic name:
CAS number (Paraffinic component):
EINECS number (Paraffinic component):
Chemical characterization:
Wax emulsion, corrosion preventative
8002-74-2
232-315-6
Preparation; Emulsion of paraffin wax in water
SECTION IV:
Inhalation:
Eye contact:
Skin contact:
When swallowed:
FIRST AID MEASURES
Take person to fresh air
Flush eye immediately with cold water. If irritation continues seek medical attention
After contact with product remove soaked clothing and wash the skin with water and soap
When swallowed seek medical attention. Not considered toxic. Do not induce vomiting.
SECTION V:
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability of the product:
Not flammable
Products of combustion:
Carbon oxides (CO1
/
CO2 )
Fire-fighting Media and Instructions:
Small fire:
Large fire:
Protective equipment (fire):
Specific hazards:
Additional information:
Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand.
Water spray, fog or foam
Approved / certified respirator or equivalent
Water evaporates out of the product. The remaining hydrocarbon oil is flammable.
In case of incomplete combustion irritant vapours, smoke, soot and carbon monoxide
(CO) may be formed.
Apply cold water in order to cool containers exposed to danger.
SECTION VI:
Small spill and leak:
Large spill and leak:
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Dilute with water and mop up or absorb with inert dry material and place in appropriate
waste disposal container
Absorb with inert material and place in suitable container. Dispose in accordance with
regulations.
SECTION VII:
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Hints on safe handling:
Hints for protection against fire and explosion:
No special measures if used correctly
Avoid formation of product mist
Storage:
Requirements for storage rooms and containers:
Information on storage together with other products:
Store in bunded area large enough to contain total spillage
Do not store together with oxidizing agents and food
Additional information:
Store product at room temperature. Keep from freezing.
Protect against high temperatures.
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SECTION VIII:
EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
NIOSH / ACGIH (United States, 2002) TWA 2 mg/m3
Exposure limit (Fumes):
Personal protective Equipment:
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
Body protection:
Waterproof gloves
Safety goggles
Protective clothing
SECTION IX:
Appearance:
Odour:
Odour treshold:
pH:
Congealing point:
Initial boiling point:
Flash point (Open cup):
Evaporation rate:
Flammability:
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White liquid
Practically odourless
Not available
8 – 10
Not applicable
>1000 C (OECD 103)
Not available
Not available
Not classified
Lower Flammability limit:
Vapour pressure:
Vapour density:
Density at 250 C:
Solubility in water (200 C):
Partition co-efficient (O/W):
Auto-ignition temperature:
De-composition temperature:
Viscosity:
SECTION X:
Conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Hazardous de-composition products:
Not available
Not available
Not available
0.97 kg/L
Soluble (Miscible)
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Temperatures below 50 C and above 350 C as this may cause separation of emulsion
into components
Strong acids and alkalis
Carbon and nitrogen oxides
SECTION XI:
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available. Products of similar compositions did not induce toxic effects.
SECTION XII:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information available. As a precaution keep away from waterways, sewers, drains, basements and confined spaces.
SECTION XIII:
Waste information:
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local environment control
regulations. European waste catalogue (EWC) recommends disposal according to EWC 12 01 12
(Spent waxes and fats) or EWC 12 03 02 (Steam degreasing wastes). The product is suited to be
recycled in authorized plants.
SECTION XIV:
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
UN Number:
Product is not classified under any of the following:
SECTION XV:
Not classified
DOT (United States), TDG (Canada), IMDG, IATA / ICAO
REGULATORY INFORMATION
The product is not classified according to EU regulations
SECTION XVI:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Under reference to MEPC 63/23/Add. 1, Annex 24 Resolution MEPC 219(63) as adopted on March 02, 2012; RBM
HoldSolutions declares herewith that the hold cleaning product referred to as RBM HoldBlock and marketed by RBM
HoldSolutions, the nature of which is covered in this SDS meets the criteria as non-harmful to the marine environment as
described under section 1.7.5 of above resolution.
This statement is not valid for any other solutions or chemicals, which may be put on the market with identical or similar product
name. The names of RBM HoldSolutions and RBM HoldBlock must be mentioned on the product label and in the Safety Data
Sheet.
Although the information contained herein is presented in good faith and to the best knowledge and experience of supplier /
distributor, it is made without any warranty or guarantee whatsoever.
Prepared by:
RBM HoldSolutions
Contact details:
Phone: +1 604 531 – 8333
Email: [email protected]
Date issued:
Replaces:
December 13, 2012
October 01, 2006
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