MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet




1.Chemical Product and Company Identification Chemical goggles around molten material.
Respiratory Protection:
Candlewic Company
Use a NIOSH approved vapor respirator around molten material if ventilation is not adequate.
8244 Easton Rd
Ottsville, PA 18942
Information Phone Number: (610) 847-2076
Product Name: Paraffin Wax 3134
2.Composition / Information on Ingredients 9.Physical and Chemical Properties
Ingredient Case # Weight White
APPEARANCE:
Solid
PHSICAL STATE:
Paraffin Wax, clay treated 64742-42-3 100
Characteristic waxy odor
ODOR:
water-1.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
3.Hazards Identification
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Negligible
N/A
Potential Health Hazards: pH:
N/A
BOILING POINT:
Skin: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation. Contact with molten material will cause thermal burns. 150 - 195 F.
MELTING POINT:
Negligble
VAPOR PRESSURE:
Eyes: Contact with powder my cause mechanical irritation. Exposure to fumes may cause irritation N/A
VAPOR DENSITY:
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
Inhalation: Not expected to occur N/A
% VOLATILES:
500 F.
FLASH POINT:
4.First Aid Measures 10.Stability and Reactivity
Eye: First check victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eye with large quantities of Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
water and contact a physician if irritation persists. Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures and open flames
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents
Skin: Skin Wash thoroughly with soap and water while removing all contaminated clothing. If rash or irritation
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition may emit oxidizing agents.
develops, contact a physician. For contact with molten product, immediately immerse in cold water and
Hazardoud Polymerization: Will not occur.
maintain in cold water until skin and product are cool. Do not attempt to remove material adhering to the
skin. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Contact your poison control center or emergency department. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do 11.Toxicological Information
so by medical personnel. Do not give anyting by mouth if victim is convulsing or uncnscious.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing use artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, have qualified personnel Paraffin wax is biologically inert and therefore not systemically toxic. No specific toxicity dat is available
administer oxygen. Get medical attention.
5.Fire Fighting Measures 12.Ecological Information
Flammable Properites
No data have been developed on this subject. This product is not soluble in water, and is not expected to cause an adverse
Flash Point: >500 degrees F. environmental effect.
Flash Point Method: Open cup.
Autoignition Temperature: Not known 13.Disposal Considerations
Upper Flame Limit: N/A
Incinerate material at permitted facility in accordance with current local, state and federal regulations. Alternatively. place
Lower Flame Limit: N/A
material into containers suitable for disposal and bury in an approved landfill in accordance with current local,state and
Flame Propagation: Unknown
federal regulations. Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste management
OSHA Flamability Class: N/A
information presented in the MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise anappropriate.
Extingushing Media:
Carbon Dioxied, dry chemcial or fine water spray. Avoid water stream on molten buring material as it may scatter and spread the 14.Transportation Information
fire.
Transportation and Hazardous Materials Description:
Usual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Not regulated as hazardous for transportation when shipped at ambient temperature.
Melts in proximity of fires causing slippery floors and stairs. Material does not ignite readily, but will burn. Fire may produce
dense smoke and irritaiting or poisonous gases.. Run-off from fire control may cause pollution. 15.Regulatory Information
Special Firefighting Precautions / Instructions:
Wear Self-contained breating apparatus aprroved by NIOSH and protective clothing. Watch footing on floors and stairs U.S. Regulations
because of possible spreading of molten material. Use water spray to keep containers cool. OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazardous Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Catergory: Irritant
CERCLA 103 Reportable Quantity: This product is not subject to CERCLA release reporting requriement. Many states have
6.Accidental Release Measures
more stringent reporting requirements. Report spills and other releases as required under federal, state and local regulations.
In Case of Spill or other Releases: (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.) SARA TITLE III:
Sweep up spilled material , place it in container and dispose as described.
Hazard Category for Section 311/312: Acute Health
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains the following chemicals subject to SARA Title III Section 313
7.Handling and Stoarage
Reporting requirements: NONE
Normal Handling : (Always wear recommended personal protective equipment.) EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Status: All of the components of this product ae listed on the TSCA inventory.
Avoid spillage which can cause slippery conditions. Use good personal hygiene and housekeeping. Avoid breathing fumes California Proposition 65: This product contains the following substances known to the state of California to cause cancer
from heating operations. and or/ reproductive harm: NONE
Storage Recommendations: 16.Other Information
Avoid excessive heat. Do not store near strong oxidizing agents.
NFPA Rating: Health=1 Fire=1 Reactivity=0
8.Exposure Controls/Personal Protection HMIS Rating: Health=1 Fire=1 Reactiviy=0
Personal Protective Equipment: Engineering Controls:
Skin Protection: Use adequate ventilation when handling molten material. For storage and ordinary handling, general ventialtion is
Chemical resistant gloves for prolonged or repeated exposure. Insulated gloves with long sleeves for handling molten material. satisfactory.
Eye Protection:


Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), clay-treated microcryst.