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Section 1: Identification of Product
Date Effective............. March 30, 2006
(most recent revision)
Chemical Name/Synonyms..... None known
Product Use.............. Tissue embedding medium
Chemical family.......... Hydrocarbon wax
Emergencies
Contacting CHEMTREC:
24 Hour Emergency Use Only #'s......
Worldwide phone: 1-(703)-527-3887
Worldwide FAX: 1-(703)-741-6090
Toll-free phone: 1-(800)-424-9300 USA only
Product or Trade Name...... ParaplastŪ
CAS #...................... Mixture
Chemical Formula........... Not known
This MSDS has been compiled in accordance with EC Directive 91/155/EC and
OSHA's Hazcom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NUMBER/Codes WEIGHT % R Phrases
Polyisobutylene 9003-27-4 < 1 % R-None None
204-066-3
Paraffin 9002-74-2 > 90% R-None None
232-315-6
Microcrystalline Wax 63231-60-7 < 5% R-None None
264-38-1
Hydrocarbon resin 64742-16-1 5% R-None None
265-116-8
Bytylated hydroxytoluene 128-37-0 1% R22 Xn
204-881-4
Emergency overview: Main hazards: Not classified as hazardous. Routes of entry: Eye contact, Skin contact Carcinogenic status: Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA. Target organs: Eye, skin Health Effects - Eyes Contact may cause slight transient irritation. Health effects - Skin Material may cause irritation. Health Effects - Ingestion No adverse effects are expected. Health Effects - Inhalation No adverse effects are expected during normal conditions of use. Inhalation of paraffin wax fumes during heating may irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Eyes Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Skin If skin irritation develops, or other symptoms occur, discontinue use. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Have victim drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach contents. Never administer anything by mouth if a victim is losing consciousness, is unconscious or is convulsing. Obtain medical attention immediately. Inhalation If there is difficulty in breathing, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Advice to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.
Extinguishing Media Not Flammable. Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire. Protective Equipment for Fire-Fighting Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
This product may be collected by carefully scooping into a pan, paper towel or other absorbent material. If wax is hot, let cool before initiating clean-up. To clean-up spills of cooled wax, use nonsparking tools to scrape the wax into suitable containers for disposal. Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage area should be: - cool - dry - well ventilated - away from incompatible materials Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry area, away from direct heat or sunlight. If intended for food or pharmaceutical packaging applications, keep away from pesticides, PCBs and other hazardous chemicals.
Occupational Exposure Standards
Polyisobutylene Paraffin (fume)
None assigned. ACGIH: TLV 2mg/m3 8h TWA.UK
EH40: OES 2mg/m3 8h TWA.UK
EH40: OES 6mg/m3 10min TWA.
Engineering Control Measures
No specific measures necessary. Good general room ventilation is expected to be
adequate to control airborne levels. Heating of this product may generate vapors
or fumes, therefore, local exhaust ventilation is recommended to keep airborne
concentrations below exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection if there is risk of breathing mists or vapors from
heated material. The specific respirator selected must be based on the
airborne concentration found in the workplace and must not exceed the
working limits of the respirator.
Hand Protection
Chemical resistant gloves
Eye Protection
Chemical goggles or safety glasses with side shields
Body Protection
Normal work wear.
Physical State: Waxy Pellets Color Colorless: White - Translucent Odor: Odorless pH: No data Specific Gravity: 0.80 Boiling Range/Point (°C/F): No data Melting Point (°C/F): 47-65 / 117-149 (depending on grade) Flash Point (PMCC) (°C/F): 210 / 410 Auto-flammability (deg C): 245 (for 100% paraffin) Explosion Limits (%): No data Vapor Pressure: No data Density: No data Solubility in Water: Insoluble Vapor Density (Air = 1): No data Viscosity (cSt): No data
Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Heat - High temperatures - Pressure - Mechanical shock Materials to Avoid: Reducing agents - Strong acids Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Hazardous Decomposition Products: acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Acute Toxicity Low order of acute toxicity predicted. Paraffin: A 100 mg dose applied to the rabbit eye for 24 hours caused mild irritation. A 500 mg dose applied to the rabbit skin for 24 hours caused mild irritation. Chronic Toxicity/Carcinogenicity Paraffin: When implanted in rats (120 mg/kg) and mice (480-660 mg/kg), caused tumors of the bladder, lungs and thorax. Genotoxicity This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects. Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental health effects.
Mobility No relevant studies identified. Persistence/Degradability No relevant studies identified. Bio-accumulation No relevant studies identified. Ecotoxicity No relevant studies identified.
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. RCRA Is the unused product a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded? No. The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.
DOT CFR 172.101 Data Not Regulated UN Proper Shipping Name Not Regulated UN Class None UN Number None UN Packaging Group None
Labelling Information - Environment EC Annex I Classification According to EC Commission Directive 67/548/EEC this product is not classified. R phrases None. S phrases None. TSCA Listing All ingredients have been verified for inclusion on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory. EINECS Listing All ingredients in this product are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) or the European List of New Chemical Substances (ELINCS) or are exempt from listing. DSL/NDSL (Canadian) Listing All ingredients in this product are listed on the Domestic Substance List (DSL) or the Non-Domestic Substance List (NDSL). MA Right To Know Law All components have been checked for inclusion on the Massachusetts Substance List (MSL). Those components present at or above the de minimus concentration include: - Paraffin PA Right To Know Law This product contains the following chemicals found on the Pennsylvania Hazardous Substance List: - Paraffin NJ Right To Know Law This product does not contain any chemicals on the New Jersey Workplace Hazardous Substance List. California Proposition 65: Proposition 65 requires manufacturers or distributors of consumer products into the State of California to provide a warning statement if the product contains ingredients for which the State has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. If this product contains an ingredient listed by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, it will be listed below: No products SARA Title III Sect. 302 (EHS) This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 302. SARA Title III Sect. 304 This product does not contain any chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 304. SARA Title III Sect. 311/312 Categorization Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard SARA Title III Sect. 313 This product does not contain a chemical which is listed in Section 313 at or above de minimis concentrations. WHMIS Classification (CANADA): Not a controlled substance. (Considered to be a manufactured article.)
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