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EC number: 272-032-5 | CAS number: 68649-48-9
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Solid None
Liquid(molten wax) Action as for burns. Cool affected parts with cold water. Do
not remove solidified wax from skin. Seek medical attention.
Powder Eyes – flush with plenty of water.
Vapours Inhalation – take affected person to fresh air.
Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the product Combustible at high temperature
Products of combustion Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Fire fighting media and instructions
Small fire Dry chemical powder
Large fire Water spray, fog or foam
Do not use water jet.
Protective equipment (fire) Approved/certified respirator or equivalent
Specific hazards Incomplete combustion produces fumes, flue gases, carbon
monoxide
Additional information Apply cold water in order to cool containers exposed to danger
Accidental release measures
Small spill and leak Allow liquid to solidify. Use appropriate tools to put the spilled
solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large spill and leak Liquid – remove persons to safety. Do not allow solid or liquid
to enter drains, sewers, surface water or confined spaces.
Remove solid material mechanically.
Handling and storage
Handling Avoid breathing dust. Pneumatic conveying of this product
could lead to the production of fine material, which increases
the risk of dust explosions. The pipes and ducts should be
made from conductive material and properly earthed.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in al cool, wellventilated area
Transport information
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure limits (fumes) NIOSH/ACGIH (United States, 2002) TWA: 2mg/m3
Engineering controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limits. Molten wax
should not be exposed to water, as it causes violent steam
explosions on molten wax.
Personal Protective equipment
Solid Not required.
Liquids Hands – heat resistant gloves
Eyes – safety glasses, goggles or face shield
Body – protective clothing
Feet – safety boots
Dust/vapour Respiratory - approved dust mask or vapour respirator should
be worn in areas of high concentrations of dust/vapour.
Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid Prolonged storage 50C above congealing point may
interfere with quality. Store away from amines and
ammonium compounds.
Incompatibility with substances Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents
Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and soot in the
case of incomplete combustion
Disposal considerations
Waste information Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state
and local environment control regulations.
European waste catalogue (EWC) recommends disposal according to EWC 12 01 12 (spent
waxes and fats).
Packaging
Pallets Empty pallets may be returned to supplier
Cartons Recyclable
Paper bags Recyclable
Big-bags Returnable packaging- may be returned to supplier
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