Material Safety Data Sheet NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment 0 Health Hazard Fire Hazard 0 See Section 5. Section. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: Common Name/ Trade Name Manufacturer Commercial Name(s) Synonym Chemical Name Chemical Family Chemical Formula Supplier Candelilla Wax SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Candelilla Wax (Wax from stems and branches of Euphorbia cerifera) SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC. 4422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET GARDENA, CA 90248 Catalog Number(s). CAS# RTECS CI# C65 CALL (30) 56-8000 8006-44-8 TSCA T S C A 8 ( b ) i n v e n t o r y : Candelilla Wax IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300 Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS # Exposure Limits TWA (mg/m 3 ) STEL (mg/m 3 ) CEIL (mg/m 3 ) % by Weight ) Candelilla Wax 8006-44-8 00 Toxicological Data on Ingredients Section 3. Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects Potential Chronic Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Non-irritating to the eyes. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Candelilla Wax Page Number: 2 Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Serious Skin Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Inhalation Serious Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion Serious Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances May be combustible at high temperature. OPEN CUP: 235 C (455 F). Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Fire Fighting Media and Instructions Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Small Spill Large Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Section 7. Handling and Storage Precautions Storage Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Candelilla Wax Page Number: 3 Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls Personal Protection Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves (impervious). Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill Exposure Limits Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance Solid. (Waxy solid in prills form) Odor Resinous Molecular Weight ph (% soln/water) Taste Color Yellow. Amber. Yellowish-brown. Boiling Point Melting Point 68.5-72.5 C (55.3-62.5 F) Critical Temperature Specific Gravity 0.95-0.983 (Water = ) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Ionicity (in Water) Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, acetone. Solubility Soluble in acetone. Insoluble in cold water. Section 0. Stability and Data Stability Instability Temperature Conditions of Instability Incompatibility with various substances Corrosivity The product is stable. Excess heat Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Corrosivity Polymerization Will not occur.
Candelilla Wax Page Number: 4 Section. Toxicological Information Routes of Entry Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans Other Toxic Effects on Humans Toxicity to Animals Chronic Effects on Humans other Toxic Effects on Humans Ingestion. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg [Rat]. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. Non-hazardous in case of inhalation. Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Not expected to cause skin irritation, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Eyes: Because this material is in the form of prills, it not expected to cause eye irritation for usual handling. Inhalation: Not expected to be an inhalation hazard under normal handling conditions. If it is heated/burned, it produces fumes, smoke and carbon monoxide which can be hazardous. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract disturbances. Section 2. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Products of Biodegradation Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation the Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. Section 3. Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 4. Transport Information DOT Classification Identification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Special Provisions for Transport DOT
Candelilla Wax Page Number: 5 Section 5. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms Federal and State Regulations California Proposition 65 Warnings Other Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Candelilla Wax FDA: Direct Food Additives GRAS (2CFR 84): Listed as Candelilla wax FEMA: Generally Recognized as Safe List: Listed as Candelilla Wax (Wax from stems and branches of Euphorbia cerifera) California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found. EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No. 232-347-0). Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL). China: Listed on National Inventory. Japan: Not listed on National Inventory (ENCS). Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI). Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS). Australia: Listed on AICS. Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. HMIS (U.S.A.) Health Hazard Fire Hazard Personal Protection 0 B National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Health 0 Flammability Specific hazard WHMIS (Canada) DSCL (Europe) TDG (Canada) ADR (Europe) Protective Equipment Gloves (impervious). Lab coat.
Candelilla Wax Page Number: 6 Safety glasses. Section 6. Other Information MSDS Code References Other Special Considerations C3545 Major Uses: Glazing agent; texturizer for chewing gum; surface-finishing agent; carrier for food additives (including flavors and colors); clouding agent Validated by Sonia Owen on 7/22/203. Verified by Sonia Owen. Printed 7/22/203. CALL (30) 56-8000 Notice to Reader All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.