Creation Date 08-Apr-2010 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Revision Number 1 Product Name Cat No. Synonyms Recommended Use T8330, T8331, T8332 Laboratory chemicals Company Richard Allan Scientific A Subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific 4481 Campus Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Tel: (800) 522-7270 Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec US: (800) 424-9300 Chemtrec EU: (202) 483-7616 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Not a hazardous substance or preparation according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC. R -phrase(s) none 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Haz/Non-haz Component Weight % EC No. Classification Paraffin waxes and 8002-74-2 100 EEC No. 232-315-6 - For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 Page 1 / 6
4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Skin Contact Ingestion Inhalation Notes to Physician Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear Flash Point Method Autoignition Temperature > 204.4 C / > 399.9 F 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Containment and Clean Up Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Should not be released into the environment. Soak up with inert absorbent material Keep in suitable and closed containers for disposal Page 2 / 6
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Specific use(s) Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure limits Component European Union The United Belgium France Spain Germany Kingdom Paraffin waxes and STEL: 6 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 VME: 2 mg/m 3 VLA-ED: 2 mg/m 3 Component Italy Portugal The Netherlands Finland Austria Paraffin waxes and TWA: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 1 mg/m 3 Component Switzerland Poland Norway Ireland Denmark Australia Paraffin waxes and MAK: 2 mg/m 3 NDS: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 STEL: 6 mg/m 3 Occupational exposure controls Engineering Measures Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection Eye Protection Skin and body protection Hand Protection Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced Tightly fitting safety goggles Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure Protective gloves Hygiene Measures Environmental exposure controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Appearance ph Solid White Page 3 / 6
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure < 0.1 mmhg Vapor Density Heavier than air Boiling Point/Range 315.5 C / 599.9 F Melting Point/Range 55-57 C / 131-134.6 F Flash Point > 204.4 C / > 399.9 F Specific Gravity 0.81 @ 25 C 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatible Materials Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous Reactions. Stable under normal conditions. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Strong oxidizing agents Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors No information available None under normal processing. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute Toxicity Component Information Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon 3750 mg/kg ( Rat ) 3600 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) waxes Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product Sensitization Neurological Effects Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Effects Developmental Effects Page 4 / 6
Target Organs Other Adverse Effects Kidney. Tumorigenic effects have been reported in experimental animals.. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Do not empty into drains. Persistence and Degradability Bioaccumulative Potential Mobility No information available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from Residues / Unused Products Contaminated Packaging Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG/IMO Not regulated ADR Not regulated IATA Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Not a hazardous substance or preparation according to EC-directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Labelling R -phrase(s) none Page 5 / 6
S -phrase(s) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes International Inventories Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS CHINA AICS KECL Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon 232-315-6 - X X - X X X X KE-27782 waxes X 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared By Creation Date Revision Date Revision Summary Restrictions on use Training advice Literary reference Regulatory Affairs 08-Apr-2010 08-Apr-2010 "***", and red text indicates revision Disclaimer The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text. End of Safety Data Sheet Page 6 / 6