MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: 400793E - 0
24 Hour Emergency Assistance: CHEMTEL (877) 276-7283
General Assistance Number: (877) 276-7285
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SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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MATERIAL IDENTITY: SHELLWAX® 130
PRODUCT CODES: 88213
COMPANY ADDRESS: Equilon Enterprises LLC, P. O. Box 4453, Houston, TX.
77210-4453
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SECTION 2 PRODUCT/INGREDIENTS
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CAS# CONCENTRATION INGREDIENTS
Mixture 100 %weight Refined Wax
8002-74-2 70 - 79.99 %weight Paraffin and Hydrocarbon Wax,
Petroleum
64742-43-4 20 - 29.99 %weight Paraffin wax
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SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance & Odor: White, waxy solid Mild Hydrocarbon Odor
Health Hazards: Contact with hot material will cause thermal burns.
Physical Hazards: No known physical hazards.
NFPA Rating (Health, Fire, Reactivity): 0, 1, 0
Hazard Rating:Least - 0 Slight - 1 Moderate - 2 High - 3
Extreme - 4
Inhalation:
Molten wax fumes may cause respiratory irritation.
Eye Irritation:
Molten wax fumes may be slightly irritating to eyes. Molten wax will cause
burns on contact with eyes. Contact with hot material can cause thermal burns
which may result in permanent damage or blindness.
Skin Contact:
Contact with hot material can cause thermal burns which may result in
permanent damage.
Ingestion:
Generally considered to have a low order of acute oral toxicity.
Other Health Effects:
This product and its components are not classified as carcinogens by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National toxicology
Program (NTP), or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Signs and Symptoms:
Irritation as noted above.
Aggravated Medical Conditions:
None identified.
For additional health information, refer to section 11.
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SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
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Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is difficult. Get
medical attention.
Skin:
If hot wax strikes the skin, drench or immerse the area in water to assist
cooling. If available, apply iced water or ice packs to the burned area. Do
not use iced water or cold packs if burned area covers more than 10% of the
body, as this may contribute to shock. Do not try to remove wax from a burn
after it has cooled. Seek Medical attention. If cool wax contacts skin, wash
the area with warm soapy water. DO NOT attempt to remove anything from the
burn area or apply burn creams or ointments. Cover the burn area loosely with
a sterile dressing, if available. Transport to nearest medical facility for
additional treatment.
Eye:
Cool the exposed area by flushing with large amounts of water. Flush with
water for at least 15 minutes. If eye is burned or irritation occurs, get
medical attention. Transport to nearest medical facility for additional
treatment.
Ingestion:
In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are swallowed,
however, get medical advice.
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SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point [Method]: 405 ºF/207.22 ºC
Extinguishing Media:
Material will float and can be re-ignited on surface of water. Use water fog,
'alcohol foam', dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish flames. Do
not use a direct stream of water.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Material will not burn unless preheated. Clear fire area of all non-emergency
personnel. Only enter confined fire space with full gear, including a
positive pressure, NIOSH-approved, self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool
surrounding equipment, fire-exposed containers and structures with water.
Container areas exposed to direct flame contact should be cooled with large
quantities of water (500 gallons water per minute flame impingement exposure)
to prevent weakening of container structure.
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Protective Measures:
May burn although not readily ignitable.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning up spills. Refer
to Section 8.
Spill Management:
May burn although not readily ignitable. Use cautious judgement when cleaning
up large molten spills.
LARGE MOLTEN SPILL: Wear respirator and protective clothing as appropriate.
Shut off source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain. Allow product to
cool and remove as a solid.
SMALL MOLTEN SPILL: Allow product to cool and remove as a solid. Shut off
source of leak if safe to do so.
Reporting:
CERCLA: Product is covered by EPA's Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) petroleum exclusion. Releases to air,
land, or water are not reportable under CERCLA (Superfund).
CWA: This product is an oil as defined under Section 311 of EPA's Clean Water
Act (CWA). Spills into or leading to surface waters that cause a sheen must be
reported to the National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802.
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SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Precautionary Measures:
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid heat, open flames,
including pilot lights, and strong oxidizing agents. Use explosion-proof
ventilation to prevent vapor accumulation. Ground all handling equipment to
prevent sparking. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Handling:
Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics,
or using toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Properly
dispose of contaminated leather articles such as shoes or belts that cannot be
decontaminated. Contaminated leather articles including shoes cannot be
decontaminated and should be destroyed to prevent reuse.
Storage:
If wax is solid, store in a cool dry place with adequate ventilation. If wax
is molten, store at a temperature not more than 10 deg. above melting point
and with a nitrogen blanket. Keep away from open flames and high temperatures.
Container Warnings:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Containers, even those that have been
emptied, can contain explosive vapors. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or
perform similar operations on or near containers.
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SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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PARAFFIN WAX FUME ACGIH TLV TWA: 2 mg/m3
PARAFFIN WAX FUME OSHA PEL - 1989(revoked) TWA: 2 mg/m3
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Adequate ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure
guidelines/limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment (PPE) selections vary based on potential
exposure conditions such as handling practices, concentration and ventilation.
Information on the selection of eye, skin and respiratory protection for use
with this material is provided below.
Eye Protection:
Chemical Goggles and Face Shield, or Safety glasses with side shields
Skin Protection:
Use protective clothing which is chemically resistant to this material.
Selection of protective clothing depends on potential exposure conditions and
may include gloves, boots, suits and other items. The selection(s) should
take into account such factors as job task, type of exposure and durability
requirements.
Published literature, test data and/or glove and clothing manufacturers
indicate the best protection is provided by:
Clothing and gloves to protect against hot material.
Respiratory Protection:
If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level
which is adequate to protect worker health, an approved respirator must be
worn. Respirator selection, use and maintenance should be in accordance with
the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134.
Types of respirator(s) to be considered in the selection process include:
For Vapors: Air Purifying, R or P style prefilter & organic cartridge,
NIOSH approved respirator. Self-contained breathing apparatus.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance & Odor: White, waxy solid Mild Hydrocarbon Odor
Substance Chemical Family: Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Appearance: White, waxy solid
Boiling Point: > 650 ºF
Flash Point: 405 ºF
Solubility (in Water): Negligible
Specific Gravity: 0.93
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SECTION 10 REACTIVITY AND STABILITY
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Materials to Avoid:
Do not allow molten material to contact water or liquids as this can cause
violent eruptions, splatter hot material, or ignite flammable material. Avoid
contact with strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Thermal decomposition products are highly dependent on combustion conditions.
A complex mixture of airborne solids, liquids and gases will evolve when this
material undergoes pyrolysis or combustion. Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide
and other unidentified organic compounds may be formed upon combustion.
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SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Acute Toxicity
Dermal Non-Toxic OSHA: Non-Toxic Based on similar material(s)
Inhalation Non-Toxic OSHA: Non-Toxic Based on similar material(s)
Oral Non-Toxic OSHA: Non-Toxic Based on similar material(s)
Carcinogenicity Classification
Refined Wax
NTP: No IARC: No ACGIH: No OSHA: No
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SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Environmental Impact Summary:
There is no ecological data available for this product.
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SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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RCRA Information:
Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the material to determine,
at the time of the disposal, whether the material meets RCRA criteria for
hazardous waste. This is because material uses, transformations, mixtures,
processes, etc. may affect the classification. Refer to the latest EPA, state
and local regulations regarding proper disposal.
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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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US Department of Transportation Classification
This material is not subject to DOT regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
Oil: This product is an oil under 49CFR (DOT) Part 130. If shipped by rail
or highway in a tank with a capacity of 3500 gallons or more, it is subject to
these requirements. Mixtures or solutions containing 10% or more of this
product may also be subject to this rule.
International Air Transport Association
Not regulated under IATA rules.
International Maritime Organization Classification
Not regulated under International Maritime Organization rules.
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SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
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FEDERAL REGULATORY STATUS
OSHA Classification:
Product is hazardous according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 19.10.1200, because it carries the occupational exposure limit for
parrafin wax fume.
Ozone Depleting Substances (40 CFR 82 Clean Air Act):
This material does not contain nor was it directly manufactured with any Class
I or Class II ozone depleting substances.
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III:
There are no components in this product on the SARA 302 list.
SARA Hazard Categories (311/312):
Immediate Health:NO Delayed Health:NO Fire:NO Pressure:NO
Reactivity:NO
SARA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (313):
There are no components in this product on the SARA 313 list.
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Status:
All component(s) of this material is(are) listed on the EPA/TSCA Inventory of
Chemical Substances.
Other Chemical Inventories:
Component(s) of this material is (are) listed on the Australian AICS,
Canadian DSL, Chinese Inventory, European EINECS, Korean Inventory,
Philippines PICCS
State Regulation
The following chemicals are specifically listed by individual states; other
product specific health and safety data in other sections of the MSDS may also
be applicable for state requirements. For details on your regulatory
requirements you should contact the appropriate agency in your state.
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Chemical List:
PARAFFIN WAX FUME 70 - 79.99 %weight
PARAFFIN WAXES AND HYDROCARBON WAXES 20 - 29.99 %weight Environmental
Hazard
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SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
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HMIS Rating (Health, Fire, Reactivity): 0, 1, 0
Revision#: 0
Revision Date: 10/09/2001
Revisions since last change (discussion): This Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) has been newly created to fully comply with the guidance contained in
the ANSI MSDS standard (ANSI Z400.1-1998). We encourage you to take the
opportunity to read the MSDS and review the information contained therein.
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SECTION 17 LABEL INFORMATION
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READ AND UNDERSTAND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BEFORE HANDLING OR DISPOSING OF
PRODUCT. THIS LABEL COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OSHA HAZARD
COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200) FOR USE IN THE WORKPLACE. THIS LABEL
IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED WITH PACKAGING INTENDED FOR SALE TO CONSUMERS AND
MAY NOT CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT OR
OTHER RELATED REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
PRODUCT CODES: 88213
SHELLWAX® 130
CAUTION!
CONTACT WITH HOT PRODUCT CAN CAUSE THERMAL BURNS.
Precautionary Measures:
Avoid contact with hot material. Avoid breathing of vapors, fumes, or mist.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
FIRST AID
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if breathing is
difficult. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: If contact with hot material, cool the burn area by flushing
with large amounts of water. If hot wax strikes the skin, drench or immerse
the area in water to assist cooling. If available, apply iced water or ice
packs to the burned area. Do not use iced water or cold packs if burned area
covers more than 10% of the body, as this may contribute to shock. Do not try
to remove wax from a burn after it has cooled. Seek Medical attention. If
cool wax contacts skin, wash the area with warm soapy water. DO NOT attempt
to remove anything from the burn area or apply burn creams or ointments.
Cover the burn area loosely with a sterile dressing, if available. Transport
to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Eye Contact: Cool the exposed area by flushing with large amounts of water.
Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If eye is burned or irritation
occurs, get medical attention. Transport to nearest medical facility for
additional treatment.
Ingestion: In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are
swallowed, however, get medical advice.
FIRE
In case of fire, Use water fog, 'alcohol foam', dry chemical or carbon
dioxide (CO2) to extinguish flames. Do not use a direct stream of water.
Material will float and can be re-ignited on surface of water.
SPILL OR LEAK
May burn although not readily ignitable. Use cautious judgement when cleaning
up large molten spills.
LARGE MOLTEN SPILL: Wear respirator and protective clothing as appropriate.
Shut off source of leak if safe to do so. Dike and contain. Allow product to
cool and remove as a solid.
SMALL MOLTEN SPILL: Allow product to cool and remove as a solid.
CONTAINS: Paraffin and Hydrocarbon Wax, Petroleum, 8002-74-2; Paraffin wax,
64742-43-4
NFPA Rating (Health, Fire, Reactivity): 0, 1, 0
HMIS Rating (Health, Fire, Reactivity): 0, 1, 0
TRANSPORTATION
US Department of Transportation Classification
This material is not subject to DOT regulations under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
Oil: This product is an oil under 49CFR (DOT) Part 130. If shipped by rail
or highway in a tank with a capacity of 3500 gallons or more, it is subject to
these requirements. Mixtures or solutions containing 10% or more of this
product may also be subject to this rule.
Name and Address
Equilon Enterprises LLC
P. O. Box 4453
Houston, TX 77210-4453
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY CHEMTEL (877) 276-7283
HEALTH EMERGENCY CHEMTEL (877) 276-7283
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
COMPANY ADDRESS: Equilon Enterprises LLC, P. O. Box 4453, Houston, TX.
77210-4453
Company Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Contact: Timothy W Childs
Phone Number: (281) 874-7708
MSDS FAX-BACK Phone Number: (877) 276-7285
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DATA SHEET IS BASED ON THE DATA AVAILABLE TO
US AT THIS TIME, AND IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BASED UPON THAT DATA. IT IS
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