SAFETY DATA SHEET PARAWAX

SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENFICATION
SECTION 1 : IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME:

Gold Parawax X 6

HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

SECTION 2 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

GHS CLASSIFICATION
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
Severe eye damage/ eye irritation : Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitization : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target-organ systemic toxicity (single exposure, repeated exposure) : Not
classified
Aspiration hazards : Classification Not Possible
Hazardous to the aquatic environment : Category 3 (no symbol, no signal word)

GHS LABEL ELEMENT

No label

HAZARD STATEMENTS
Harmful to aquatic life

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Avoid release to the environment

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SECTION 3 : COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION : Paraffin Wax

SYNONYMS : -

COMPONENT CONCENTRATION (wt %)

Paraffin Wax 100

CAS NUMBER : 8002-74-2

SECTION 4 : FIRST-AID MEASURES

INGESTION
Rinse mouth out with water ensuring that mouthwash is not swallowed. Give about 250mL (2
glasses) of water to drink. DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting. Get medical attention.

EYE
Hold eyelids open and rinse the eye continuously with a gentle stream of clean running water
for at least fifteen minutes. Get medical attention.

SKIN
Remove contaminated clothing and wash thoroughly with soap and water. Use water alone, if soap
is unavailable. Apply a moisturizing hand cream, if available. Seek medical attention if any
soreness or inflammation of the skin persists or develops later. Launder affected clothing
before re-use.

INHALATION
Remove victim to fresh air and get medical attention, gold parawax has a low vapor pressure
and is not expected to present an inhalation.

PRE
ONS
SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

Foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemicals

SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL

Hazardous combustion products : may evolve fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and
other unidentified fumes if heated or burned

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS

Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and adjacent storage vessels. Shut off sources
of the product if it is safe to do so and remove containers from the vicinity of the fire.

R USE

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SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing and eliminate sources of ignition

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Prevent spills from entering sewers or drains

METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP

Allow to solidify, scrape up and treat as solid combustible material. This product is non-
hazardous waste when spilled or disposed.

SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING

No special precautions are necessary beyond normal good hygiene practices.
Prevent small spillage and leakage to avoid slip hazard.

CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE

Store out of direct sunlight in a cool well ventilated area below 25ºC.
Higher temperatures may cause pressure build up inside containers.
Avoid all sources of ignition and segregate from oxidizing agents.
Protect containers against physical damage.

SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Limit : Not available

APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS

General (mechanical) ventilation is adequate for normal use.

PERSONAL PROTECTION
Safety goggles and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves are sufficient for most applications.
If the product is being handled in such a way that repeated skin contact is likely to occur,
then overalls should also be worn.

SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE : Solid substance

ODOUR : Odourless (when cold)
ODOUR THRESHOLD : Not available
pH : Neutral
FREEZING POINT : Not available

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INITIAL BOILING POINT AND BOILING RANGE : Not applicable

FLASH POINT (COC) : 200 – 250 °C
EVAPORATION RATE : Not available
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS) : Not available
UPPER/LOWER FLAMMABILITY OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS : Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE : Not available
VAPOUR DENSITY : Not available
RELATIVE DENSITY : Density : 0.7700 – 0,8000 @ 80 oC
SOLUBILITY : Insoluble in water
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol/water) : Not available
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE : Not applicable
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE : Not applicable
VISCOSITY : 4,50 - 6,50 cSt @ 100 oC
MELTING POINT : 60 - 68 oC
COLOR : 0,4 – 2,0
NEEDLE PENETRATION : 35 - 65 @ 25 oC, 0.1 mm
OIL CONTENT : 10,00 – 21,00 % wt

SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY : Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Keep away from sunlight or ultraviolet light, heat sources, open flames and other source of
ignition

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Strong oxidizing agents such as liquid or powder chlorine

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

No hazardous decomposition products were identified other than the hazardous combustion
products identified in Section 5 of this SDS

SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ACUTE TOXICITY :
Oral (LD50) : Not available
Dermal (LD50) : Not available

SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION : Not available

SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION : Not available

RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION : Not available

GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY : Not available

CARCINOGENICITY : Not available

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REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY : Not available

STOT-SINGLE EXPOSURE : Not available

STOT-REPEATED EXPOSURE : Not available

ASPIRATION HAZARD : Not available

SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY : Not available

PERSISTANCE AND DEGRABILITY : Not easily biodegradable

BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL : Not available

MOBILITY IN SOIL
Low range mobility in the soil.

OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS

Ozone depletion potential : Not available
Photochemical ozone creation potential : Not available
Global warming potential : Not available

SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

If possible, return to supplier.

Otherwise, dispose by controlled incineration or to approve landfill.
Contact local environmental or health authorities for approved disposal of this material.

SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN NUMBER : Not regulated

UN PROPER SHIPPING NAME : Not regulated

TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS : Not regulated

PACKING GROUP : Not applicable

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
Marine Pollutant : Not available

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SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION

PREPARATION CLASSIFICATION : Not regulated

SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION

REVISION INFORMATION
Revision Date : January 2, 2017

ABBREVIATIONS
GHS : Globally Harmonized System
CAS : Chemical Abstract Service
COC : Cleveland Open Cup

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
The information contained in this SDS is obtained from sources which we believe are reliable.
However, the information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied regarding its
correctness. This SDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If this product is
used as a component in another product, this SDS may not be applicable. Users should make
their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular
purposes.

The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our
control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or
in any way connected with handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.

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