Material Safety Data Sheet
Beeswax
ACC# 02556
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Beeswax
Catalog Numbers:
W25-500, W27-500
Synonyms:
Beeswax White; Beeswax Yellow.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
8012-89-3 |
White beeswax |
100 | 232-383-7 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white to yellow solid.
Caution! May cause allergic skin reaction. May
cause irritation. This is expected to be a low hazard for usual
industrial handling.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic
reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual
industrial handling.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at l
east 15 minutes.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or
chemical foam.
Flash Point: > 254 deg C (> 489.20 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep from contact with oxidizing
materials.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
White beeswax
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
White beeswax:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
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.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white to yellow
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:62.8 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.960-0.964@15°C
Molecular Formula:mixute
Molecular Weight:Not available.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 8012-89-3
unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 8012-89-3:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity:
No information found
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
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UN Number: |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 8012-89-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 8012-89-3 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 8012-89-3:
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 8012-89-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #8 Date: 2/11/2008
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
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