Material Safety Data Sheet FRPW 54/56

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

Product name: FRPW 54/56

Product type: Paraffin Wax
Supplier: Brenntag International Pte Ltd
Address: 2 Bukit Merah Central #08-01 Singapore 159835
Telephone: (65) - 6500 1100
Fax: (65) - 6425 5020

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance Formal Name: Paraffin Waxes and Hydrocarbon Waxes

CAS number : 8002-74-2
EINECS number : 232-315-6
Ingredients contributing None under current regulations
to the hazard:

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Human health hazards: Molten wax causes serious burns if skin contact occurs.
Safety hazards: Combustible
Environmental hazards: No specific Hazards

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Symptoms and effects:
First Aid - Inhalation:
First Aid -Skin:
First Aid - Eye:
First Aid - Ingestion:
Advice to physicians:
Molten wax fumes may be slightly irritating to the eyes and upper respiratory tract irritation if inhaled.
Molten wax will cause bums on contact with skin.
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention.
If hot wax strikes the skin, drench or immerse the area in water to assist cooling If available, apply
iced water or ice packed to the burned area (DO NOT USE iced water or cold packs if the burned
area covers more than 10 percent of the body, as this may contribute to shock). Do not try to
remove wax from a burn after it has cooled. Seek medical attention. If cool wax contacts skin, wash
the area with warm soapy water.
Hold eyelids open and flush eye with water. Seek medical attention.
Obtain medical attention.
Treat symptomatically. Diagnosis of ingestion of this product is by the history of events.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific hazards:
Extinguishing media:
Unsuitable
extinguishing media:
Other information:
Combustion products may include carbon monoxide and unburnt hydrocarbons. Not classified as
flammable but will burn.
Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small
fires only.
Do not use water in a jet. Use of Halon extinguishers
should be avoided for environmental reasons.
Keep adjacent drums and tanks cool by spraying with water.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions:
Personal protection:
Environmental
precautions:
May burn although not readily ignitable. Shut off leak at source if safe to do so. Do not breathe molten
wax vapour. Avoid contact of molten wax with skin, eyes and clothing.
Wear protective clothing specified for normal operations (see Section 8).
Prevent from entering into drains, ditches or rivers. Use appropriate containment to avoid

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Brenntag Pte. Ltd. Brenntag (Holding) B.V Henri Nejade
2 Bukit Merah Central Donker Duyvisweg 44 Knud Mohr
#08-01 3316 BM Dordrecht Peter Seidel
Singapore 159835 Netherlands Thomas Cheah
Tel: +65 6500 1100
Fax: +65 6425 5020
www.brenntag-asia.com
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Clean-up methods
- large spillage:
- small spillage:
Other information:
environmental contamination.
Contain molten wax with sand, earth or spill control material. Do not disperse using water. Allow to
cool and remove as a solid.
Allow wax to cool and remove as a solid.
Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Observe all relevant
local regulations. See Section 13 for information on disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Only use in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes, nose and mouth, especially when the product is molten. Wash all exposed skin before
eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
Handling temperature: If handled in liquid state, handle between 80 and 95º C. If handled as solid, handle at ambient
temperatures.
Storage: Do not store in unsuitable, unlabelled or incorrectly labelled containers. Molten product in storage
tanks should be blanketed with nitrogen.
Storage temperature: If stored in liquid state, between 80 and 95 degrees C. If stored as solid, store at ambient
temperature.
Recommended
materials: Use mild steel, stainless steel for containers.
Unsuitable materials: Materials for the construction of facilities for storing, handling and distributing this product should
neither present unnecessary safety hazards nor adversely affect its quality. Examples of materials to
avoid are: copper, copper alloys (ferrous and non-ferrous), zinc, zinc alloys. Synthetic materials such as
plastics and flbreglass may also be unsuitable, depending on the material specification and intended use.
Materials for packages, containers (including containers for the retention or despatch of samples) and
container linings must not adversely affect the quality of the product. They must be impermeable and
must not be weakened or otherwise affected by the product. Examples of materials to avoid are:
natural rubber, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyisobutylene. Polyethylene
and polypropylene are also unsuitable unless they are high density types which have been specifically
tested for compatibility with this product.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure 2mg/m3 for Wax fumes

Standards:
Respiratory protection:
Hand protection:
Eye protection:
Body protection:
(ACGIH recommendation)
Not normally required. In a confined space self-contained breathing apparatus may be required.
PVC or nitrile rubber gloves if splashes are likely to occur.
Wear monogoggles to avoid eye contact.
Wear protective clothing as appropriate to protect skin against hot product.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Waxy solid

Colour: White / Whitish
Odour: Practically odourless
pH-value: Aqueous extract: Neutral
Congealing range: >40°C
Initial boiling point: NA
Vapour pressure @20°C: <0.01 hPa
Density (20˚C): About 900 kg/m3
Kinematic viscosity: 2.5-4.5 @ 1000C
Vapour density (air=1): NA
Flash point: >2000C
Flammability limit-lower: NA
Flammability limit-upper: NA
Auto-ignition temp.: NA
Explosive properties: None

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2 Bukit Merah Central Donker Duyvisweg 44 Knud Mohr
#08-01 3316 BM Dordrecht Peter Seidel
Singapore 159835 Netherlands Thomas Cheah
Tel: +65 6500 1100
Fax: +65 6425 5020
www.brenntag-asia.com
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Oxidizing properties: None
Solubility @20°C:
 In water: Practically insoluble
 In chlorinated hydrocarbons: Soluble
 In benzene: Limited solubility
Viscosity @ 100°C: 2.5 – 10mm2/s
Lower explosion limit: Paraffin dust/powder: >15 g/m3
Upper explosion limit: Paraffin dust/powder: >1000 g/m3

10. STABILITY/REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: Naked flames
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous
decomposition products: None known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Basis for assessment:
Acute toxicity - oral:
Acute toxicity - dermal:
Eye irritation:
Skin irritation:
Skin sensitization:
Mutagenicity:
Reproductive toxicity:
Human effects:
Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product Information given is based on
knowledge of the toxicology of similar products.
LD50 expected to be >5g/kg.
LD50 expected to be >2g/kg.
Expected to be non-irritant
Expected to be slightly irritant.
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard.
Does not impair fertility. Not a developmental toxicant.
NA

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Basis for assessment:
Mobility:
Persistence/degradability:
Bioaccumulation:
Ecotoxicity:
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is
based on knowledge of the ecotoxicology of similar products.
Product is a solid. Will float on water
Not readily biodegradable. Persists under anaerobic conditions.
Has the potential to bioaccumulate.
Insoluble Product Low acute toxicity to mammals.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Precautions: See Section 8.

Waste disposal: Recover or Recycle if possible, otherwise incineration
Product disposal: Recycle if possible, other incineration

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not dangerous for conveyance under UN, IMO, ADR/RID and IATA/ICAO codes

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Classification: Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Uses and restrictions: Wax for industrial applications such as candle manufacture and chemical processing.

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Registered Address: Shareholders: Directors:

Brenntag Pte. Ltd. Brenntag (Holding) B.V Henri Nejade
2 Bukit Merah Central Donker Duyvisweg 44 Knud Mohr
#08-01 3316 BM Dordrecht Peter Seidel
Singapore 159835 Netherlands Thomas Cheah
Tel: +65 6500 1100
Fax: +65 6425 5020
www.brenntag-asia.com
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SDS history: Edition number: 2
SDS distribution: This document contains important information to ensure the safe storage, handling and use of this
product The information in this document should be brought to the attention of the person in your
organisation responsible for advising on safety matters.

DISCLAIMER: This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of
health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

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Registered Address: Shareholders: Directors:

Brenntag Pte. Ltd. Brenntag (Holding) B.V Henri Nejade
2 Bukit Merah Central Donker Duyvisweg 44 Knud Mohr
#08-01 3316 BM Dordrecht Peter Seidel
Singapore 159835 Netherlands Thomas Cheah
Tel: +65 6500 1100
Fax: +65 6425 5020
www.brenntag-asia.com
Reg No: 199705854N