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SECTION 1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Trade name
Synonyms
Use
Company
Address
Telephone
E-mail address
SECTION 2
Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Reactor Wax
FT wax (C10-C30), Unfinished FT wax, Paraffin wax, Synthetic Wax
Research & Development
Sasol (USA) Corporation - Tulsa Pilot Plant
1820 N. 161st E. Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74116-4827
CHEMTREC North America Transportation Emergency (24-hr)
CHEMTREC World Wide
Other Emergencies (24-hr)
MSDS and Product Information (8:00am-4:30pm CST)
Health and Safety Information (7:30am-4:00pm CST)
[email protected]
(800) 424-9300
(703) 527-3887
(337) 494-5142
(918) 257-2350
(281) 588-3492
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to OSHA HCS 2012.
SECTION 3
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes
CAS-No.
8002-74-2
Weight percent
100
See Section 8 for Exposure Guidelines and Section 15 for Regulatory Classifications.
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.
In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion
If swallowed, call a poison control centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting
without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Fire/explosion
NFPA Class IIIB combustible liquid.
Suitable
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Water spray, Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2)
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extinguishing media
Protective equipment
and precautions for
firefighters
Further information
SECTION 6
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray. Prevent further leakage or
spillage if safe to do so. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods and
materials for
containment and
cleaning up
SECTION 7
Evacuate the area and eliminate all sources of ignition. Use personal protective
equipment. Spilled material will solidify. Pick up and arrange disposal without creating
dust. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe handling advice
Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Keep
away from heat and sources of ignition.
Storage/Transport
pressure
Ambient
Load/Unload
temperature
Ambient
SECTION 8
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Air contaminant levels should be controlled below the PEL or TLV for this product (see
Exposure Guidelines).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes Wear as appropriate: Goggles, Face-shield
Skin
Inhalation
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Wear as appropriate: Impervious gloves
When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use
appropriate certified respirators. Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Components Exposure limit(s)
Paraffin waxes and ACGIH TLV (8-hour) 2 mg/m3
Hydrocarbon waxes
PEL=
TLV=
EL=
Permissible Exposure Limits
Threshold Limit Value
Excursion Limit
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STEL=
WEEL=
Time Weighted Average (8 hr.)
Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.)
Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
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SECTION 9
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
solid; 20 °C, 1,013 hPa
Colour
white
Form
solid
Odour
Odour Threshold
Flash point
Flammability
odourless
no data available
> 183 °C, > 361 °F;
Upper explosion limit: no data available
Lower explosion limit: no data available
Boiling point/boiling
range
Melting point/range
no data available
92 - 97 °C, 198 - 207 °F;
Auto-ignition
temperature
no data available
Decomposition
temperature
no data available
Flammability (solid,
gas)
no data available
Vapour pressure
no data available
Vapour density
no data available
Density
0.76 g/cm3
Specific gravity
no data available
Water solubility
insoluble
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic
pH
no data available
2 mPa.s
7
Evaporation rate
no data available
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water
no data available
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SECTION 10
Reactivity
Chemical stability
Conditions to avoid
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Materials to avoid
Hazardous
polymerisation
SECTION 11
Acute dermal toxicity
Acute inhalation
toxicity
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable at normal ambient temperature and pressure.
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Carbon monoxide Flue gas Aldehydes in the case of incomplete combustion
Oxidizing agents
Reducing agents
None.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50 rabbit: > 3,600 mg/kg
Test substance: Synthetic wax; (literature value)
no data available
Acute oral toxicity
LD50 rat: > 5,000 mg/kg
Test substance: Synthetic wax; (literature value)
Skin
corrosion/irritation
Not irritating
Eye damage/irritation
Respiratory or skin
sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Primary irritation (rabbit): 2 (Max. score is 110.)
Test substance: Synthetic wax
Mild eye irritation
no data available
Genotoxicity in vitro:
no data available
Genotoxicity in vivo:
no data available
Assessment Mutagenicity:
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
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Assessment Reproductive toxicity:
no data available
Teratogenicity:
no data available
Assessment teratogenicity:
no data available
STOT - single
exposure
no data available
STOT - repeated
exposure
no data available
Aspiration toxicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
SECTION 12
Toxicity to fish
Toxicity to aquatic
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae
Assessment carcinogenicity:
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LL50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)) 96 hours: > 100 mg/l
EL50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)) 48 hours: > 10,000 mg/l
EL50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)) 72 hours: > 100 mg/l
Chronic toxicity to
fish
no data available
Chronic toxicity to
aquatic invertebrates
no data available
Biodegradation
Inherently biodegradable.
OECD Test Guideline 301F (28 d): 31 %
Bioaccumulation
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Code
Any unused product or empty containers may be disposed of as non-hazardous in
accordance with state and federal requirements. Re-evaluation of the product may be
required by the user at the time of disposal, since the product uses, transformations,
mixtures, contamination, and spillage may change the classification. If the resulting
material is determined to be hazardous, please dispose in accordance with state and
federal (40 CFR 262) hazardous waste regulations.
Disposal methods
Dispose of only in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Land disposal of
this product is restricted. Do not contaminate any lakes, streams, ponds, groundwater or
soil.
Empty containers.
Empty containers and original plastic liners may contain product residue. Handling of
empty containers and liners should be in a manner to minimize dust generation. Safe
handling procedures as outlined in the MSDS should be followed at all times. Consult
the appropriate official for information regarding disposal requirements., Safe handling
procedures as outlined in the MSDS should be followed at all times., Consult the
appropriate official for information regarding disposal requirements.
SECTION 14
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Not regulated.
IATA
Not regulated.
IMDG
Not regulated.
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Remarks
SECTION 15
no data available
REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
OSHA Hazards (HCS 1994)
Non-hazardous substance
TSCA Inventory Listing
Components
Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes
CAS-No.
8002-74-2
SARA 302 Status
Components
CAS-No.
Weight percent
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section
302.
SARA 311/312 Classification
Non-hazardous substance
SARA 313 Chemical
Components
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SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
Components
none
Reportable Quantity
Weight percent
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
WHMIS Classification
WHMIS hazardous composition: No ingredients are hazardous according to the CPR criteria.
European Union
The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws.
Australia. Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Listed
Japan. Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS)
Listed
Japan. Industrial Safety & Health Law (ISHL) Inventory
Listed
Canada. Domestic Substances List (DSL) Inventory
Listed
Canadian Non-Domestic Substance Listing (NDSL)
Not listed
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
(EINECS) Listing
Listed
Philippines. Inventory of Chemicals / Chemical Substances (PICCS)
Listed
Korea. Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI)
Listed
China. Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC)
Listed
Mexico. National Inventory of Chemical Substances (INSQ)
Listed
New Zealand. Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)
Listed
Switzerland. Inventory of Notified New Substances (CHINV)
Listed
Taiwan. National Exisiting Chemical Inventory (NECI)
Listed
Please note: The names and CAS numbers which are used for this product in the stated inventories may deviate
from the information which is listed in Section 3.
STATE REGULATIONS
California Prop. 65
Components
none
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OTHER INFORMATION
HAZARD RATINGS
HMIS®
NFPA
Health
1
1
Flammability
1
1
Physical Hazard/
Instability
0
0
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