EMS CATALOG NO: 19214
EMS PRODUCT: Paraplast Extra
DATE: 12/15/2000
PAGE NUMBER: One of 7
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
The information contained herein is based on data considered
accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied
regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to
obtained from the use thereof.
Electron Microscopy Sciences assumes no responsibility for
personal injury or property damage to vendees, users or
third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or users
assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: Paraplast Extra
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Ingredient Name Synonyms % Weight CAS No.
Paraffin Paraffin Wax > 90 8002-74-2
Polyisobutylene 2 Methylpropene
Polymer < 5 9003-27-4
Microcrystalline Wax Microwax < 5 63231-60-7
Hydrocarbon Resin Hydrocarbons,
Petroleum Resins <5 6472-16-1
Butylated Hydroxy p-Cresol, 2,6-
Toluene Di-tert-Butyl < 1 128-37-0
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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
This product is supplied as odorless waxy pellets. It contains
primarily paraffin (>90%), which is not expected to present any
physical or environmental concerns for emergency personnel. The acute
health effects associated with paraffin include skin and eye
irritation.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
This product is a mixture for which no health effects data exists.
The information provided below represents a comprehensive overview of
the effects of the individual ingredients; therefore, the actual
hazards of the product may be overestimated.
Since no health effects information was available for polyisobutylene,
microcrystalline wax, or hydrocarbon resin, the hazards described
below represent the health effects associated with paraffin, the
product's primary ingredient.
ACUTE EFFECTS:
INHALATION: Inhalation of paraffin wax fumes (for example, when the
wax is heated) may irritate the eyes, nose, and throat.
INGESTION: The product is not expected to present a hazard from
ingestion. No data were available on the health
effects of paraffin from this route of exposure.
SKIN: May cause mild skin irritation.
EYE: May cause mild eye irritation.
TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS (SUBCHRONIC/CHRONIC):
Chronic exposure may cause dermatitis with skin irritation and rash.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS:
No human or animal data were available on the carcinogenic effects
following oral or inhalation exposure. However, when implanted in
experimental animals, paraffin caused tumors of the bladder and of the
respiratory system.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
No human or animal data were available for the product.
CARCINOGENICITY STATUS:
This product and its primary ingredient are not listed as a
carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
No data are available on the medical conditions aggravated by
exposure to this product or its primary ingredient.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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INHALATION:
Remove exposed subject to fresh air. If not breathing, perform
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, administer
oxygen (by trained personnel only). Keep subject warm. Get
immediate medical attention.
INGESTION:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. If the subject is
conscious, give them 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the
chemical. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If the
victim is unconscious, keep their airway open and lay the victim
on their side with the head lower than the body. Get immediate
medical attention.
SKIN: Remove and isolate contaminated clothing. Wash skin with
soap and flush thoroughly with plenty of water. Obtain
medical attention if irritation develops, or other symptoms
occur. Clean contaminated clothing before reuse, or dispose
of properly.
EYE: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if
present. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water or
normal saline for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids
open. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop or
persist, get immediate medical attention. Do not put any
medication in the victim's eyes unless instructed by a
physician.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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FLASH POINT: 400oF (201oC) METHOD: Closed Cup
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 473oF (245oC) (for 100% paraffin).
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: LOWER LIMIT: No data available.
UPPER LIMIT: No data available.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Fires of paraffin wax may produce toxic fumes.
COMMON EXTINGUISHING METHODS:
For fires involving this product or its packaging material,
use an extinguisher which is appropriate for combustibles and
surrounding class(es) of fire.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry.
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Remove containers exposed to fire if possible, otherwise cool them
from the side with water spray. Emergency equipment including self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full fire fighting turnout
gear should be worn by fire fighters.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Follow facility-specific procedures for spill response. Isolate the
spill area. When cleaning spills, wear appropriate personal
protective equipment including safety glasses and chemical resistant
gloves.
Confine and contain small spills using inert material (e.g. paper
towels, spill control pillows). If the wax is hot, let cool before
initiating clean-up. To clean-up spills of cooled wax, use
non-sparking tools to scrape the wax into containers suitable for
disposal.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
have not established exposure limits for this product. However,
exposure limits do exist for the primary hazardous ingredient,
which is present at greater than 90%.
INGREDIENT NAME OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL
Paraffin 2 mg/3(fume) 2 mg/m3 (fume)
VENTILATION:
So specific controls are needed; good general room ventilation
expected to be adequate to control airborne levels. If certain
operations generate vapors or fumes (i.e., heating the paraffin),
use adequate general or local ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
A respirator is not required under normal conditions of use if
exposure limits are kept below those listed under EXPOSURE
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GUIDELINES.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Wear impervious gloves to prevent skin contact. Selection of
appropriate protective gloves for a particular use depends on the
properties of the compound and the specific conditions of use,
including the level of dexterity and durability needed, and the
severity and duration of chemical contact.
EYE PROTECTION:
Either safety glasses with side shields or goggles should be worn
when handling this material.
OTHER: Depending on the operation, labcoat, apron or other
impermeable clothing may be appropriate.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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APPEARANCE AND ODOR: A colorless or white, translucent, solid
pellet with no odor.
MELTING POINT: 117-149oF (47-65oC), depending on the grade.
BOILING POINT: No data available.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY/DENSITY: 0.82
VAPOR DENSITY: No data available.
VAPOR PRESSURE: No data available.
SOLUBILITY: WATER - Insoluble.
OTHER SOLVENTS: Insoluble in alcohol, soluble in benzene,
chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, and oils;
miscible with fats.
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: No data available.
VISCOSITY: No data available.
pH: No data available.
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY:
Product is stable under normal conditions of use and when stored
at room temperature. Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Thermal oxidative decomposition of paraffin wax emits toxic fumes.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Avoid heat, high temperatures, pressure, mechanical shock or other
conditions that might result in a hazardous situation.
MATERIALS AND SUBSTANCES TO AVOID (INCOMPATIBILITY):
There are no known materials which are incompatible with this
product. Paraffin is incompatible with strong reducing agents
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and strong acids.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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This product is a mixture for which no toxicological data exists.
When available, toxicological data for the product's hazardous
ingredients are provided below.
ACUTE DATA
INHALATION: No data available.
INGESTION:
Hydrocarbon Resin LD50 - 7 gm/kg (mammal).
EYES:
Paraffin A 100 mg dose applied to the rabbit eye for 24 hours
caused mild irritation.
SKIN:
Paraffin A 500 mg dose applied to rabbit skin for 24 hours
caused mild irritation.
TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS DATA (SUBCHRONIC/CHRONIC): No data available.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS DATA:
Paraffin When implanted in rats (120 mg/kg) and mice (480-660 mg/kg),
caused tumors of the bladder, lungs, and thorax.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS DATA: No data available.
REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC EFFECTS DATA: No data available.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
No data available for the product or its hazardous ingredients.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION:
No data available for the product or its hazardous ingredients.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Dispose of in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local
regulations.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
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This product is not regulated by DOT.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS:
This product is not regulated under international transportation
regulations.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
This product is not regulated by the Federal government, however,
specific regulations exist for the following ingredients:
Paraffin EPA TSCA Chemical inventory
Hydrocarbon Resin EPA TSCA Chemical Inventory
STATE REGULATIONS:
This product is not regulated by any state government, however,
specific state regulations exist for the following ingredients:
Paraffin Massachusetts Hazardous Substance List, Pennsylvania
Hazardous Substance List.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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HAZARD RATINGS - *
NFPA: HMIS:
Health - 1 Health - 1
Flammability - 1 Flammability - 1
Reactivity - 0 Reactivity - 0
Special Hazards - None
* A hazard rating has not been developed by NFPA or HMIS for this
product. The hazard ratings provided in this MSDS are based on
NFPA AND HMIS hazard evaluation criteria, as well as professional
judgment.
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