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| Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
| Product Name | Paraffin Oil, Heavy | Product Code | PX0046 |
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| For More Information Call | In Case of Emergency Call |
| 856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
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| Synonym | MINERAL OIL |
| Material Uses | Analytical reagent.
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| Chemical Family | Aliphatic hydrocarbon. |
| Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
| Component | CAS # | % by Weight |
| Paraffin Oil | 8012-95-1 | 100 |
| + | Section 3. Hazards Identification |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Oily liquid.) |
| Emergency Overview | CAUTION!
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. ASPIRATION HAZARD. |
| Routes of Entry | Inhalation. Ingestion. |
| Potential Acute Health Effects |
| Eyes | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
| Skin | May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. |
| Inhalation | May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). |
| Ingestion | May be hazardous in case of ingestion. Aspiration hazard if swallowed- can enter lungs and cause damage. |
| Potential Chronic Health Effects |
| Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
| Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) |
| Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: | Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. |
| Section 4. First Aid Measures |
| Eye Contact | Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. |
| Skin Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. |
| Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. |
| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. |
| Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
| Flammability of the Product | May be combustible at high temperature. |
| Auto-ignition Temperature | 259.9 to 370.9°C (499.8 to 699.6°F) |
| Flash Points | Closed cup: 192.9°C (379.2°F). |
| Flammable Limits | Not available. |
| Products of Combustion | Not available. |
| Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Not available. |
| Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No. |
| Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions |
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. |
| Protective Clothing (Fire) | Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. |
| Special Remarks on Fire Hazards | Not available. |
| Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards | Not available. |
| Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
| Small Spill and Leak | Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. |
| Large Spill and Leak | Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
| Spill Kit Information | No specific spill kit reqired for this product. |
| Section 7. Handling and Storage |
| Handling | Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Keep container closed. Do not ingest. |
| Storage | Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
| Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
| Engineering Controls | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. |
| Personal Protection |
| Eyes | Splash goggles. |
| Body | Lab coat. |
| Respiratory | Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
| Hands | Gloves. |
| Feet | Not applicable. |
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| Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
| Product Name | Exposure Limits |
| Paraffin Oil | NIOSH REL (United States, 1994).
STEL: 10 mg/m3 15 minute(s). Form: Mist TWA: 5 mg/m3 10 hour(s). Form: Mist NOHSC (Australia, 2002). Notes: National Commission documentation available for these values TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Lijst Grenswaarden (Belgium, 2002). VCD: 10 mg/m3 15 minute(s). Form: Mist VL: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Mist SUVA (Switzerland, 2001). MAK: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). JSOH (Japan, 1996). TWA: 3 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Ministry of Labor (KR, 1997). STEL: 10 mg/m3 15 minute(s). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). NZ OSH (NZ, 1994). Notes: See Notice of Intended Changes. Sampled by a method that does not collect vapour. STEL: 10 mg/m3 15 minute(s). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). ACGIH TLV (United States, 2002). Notes: Adopted Values enclosed are those for which changes are proposed. Consult the Notice of Intended Changes for current proposal. See Notice of Intended changes. STEL: 10 mg/m3 15 minute(s). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL (United States, 1974). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Mist |
| Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Odor | Odorless. |
| Color | Colorless to light yellow. Clear. |
| Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. (Oily liquid.) |
| Molecular Weight | Not available. |
| Molecular Formula | Unspecified |
| pH | Not applicable. |
| Boiling/Condensation Point | 360.05°C (680.1°F) |
| Melting/Freezing Point | -17.73°C (0.1°F) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.9 (Water = 1) |
| Vapor Pressure | Not available. |
| Vapor Density | Not available. |
| Odor Threshold | Not available. |
| Evaporation Rate | Not available. |
| LogKow | Not available. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
| Stability and Reactivity | The product is stable. |
| Conditions of Instability | Not available. |
| Incompatibility with Various Substances | Reactive with oxidizing agents. |
| Rem/Incompatibility | Not available. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Not available. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
| Section 11. Toxicological Information |
| RTECS Number: |
| Paraffin Oil, Light | PY8030000, XH7480000 |
| Toxicity | LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available. |
| Chronic Effects on Humans | Not available. |
| Acute Effects on Humans | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. May be hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. May be hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). May be hazardous in case of ingestion. |
| Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) | Not available. |
| Irritancy | Draize Test (Rabbit):
Skin: 100mg/24h. Reaction: Mild. |
| Sensitization | Not available. |
| Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
| Toxicity to Reproductive System | Not available. |
| Teratogenic Effects | Not available. |
| Mutagenic Effects | Not available. |
| Section 12. Ecological Information |
| Ecotoxicity | Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): >100 mg/l [LC50, Mortality], 96 hours [Fish (Lepomis macrochirus)]. >100 mg/l [LC50, Mortality], 96 hours [Fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss)]. |
| BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
| Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. |
| Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
| EPA Waste Number | Not available. |
| Treatment | Material does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a listed waste, however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations. |
| Section 14. Transport Information |
| DOT Classification | Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
RQ: Not applicable. |
| TDG Classification | Not available. |
| IMO/IMDG Classification | Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
RQ: Not applicable. |
| ICAO/IATA Classification | Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
RQ: Not applicable. |
| Section 15. Regulatory Information |
| U.S. Federal Regulations | TSCA 8(b) inventory: Paraffin Oil |
| SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Paraffin Oil SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Paraffin Oil: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard |
| SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found. |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
| Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
| Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
| WHMIS (Canada) | Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
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| CEPA DSL: Paraffin Oil |
| This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. |
| International Regulations |
| EINECS | Paraffin Oil 232-384-2 |
| DSCL (EEC) | R37/38- Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
| International Lists | Australia (NICNAS): Paraffin Oil
China: Paraffin Oil Korea (TCCL): Paraffin Oil Philippines (RA6969): Paraffin Oil |
| China: Paraffin Oil |
| State Regulations | Massachusetts RTK: Paraffin Oil |
| California prop. 65: No products were found. |
| Section 16. Other Information |
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| Notice to Reader |
| The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |