MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification of the substance
Name		Yellow Beeswax B.P. / Ph. Eur.
2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name and Synonyms		Beeswax
Chemical Family		Long chain saturated and unsaturated alkanes, esters, alcohols and acids
CAS Number		8006-40-4
EINECS Number		232-383-7
List of Dangerous Ingredients		None. This product contains no dangerous ingredients
3. Hazard Identification
Inhalation		Mist or fumes may cause irritation or coughing.
Eyes		Harmless when cold, heated wax may cause burns.
Skin		Harmless to skin when cold, heated wax may cause burns.
Ingestion		Harmless if swallowed in small doses, but larger amounts may cause nausea and diarrhoea. Low order of toxicity.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation		Remove to fresh air. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist.
Eyes		Cold wax. Wash eyes thoroughly with water. Heated wax. Rinse with cool water to dissipate heat, do not try to remove wax. Obtain prompt medical attention.
Skin		Cold wax. Wash with soap, hand cleaner and water. Hot wax. Flush skin with cold water to cool as quickly as possible. Cover with clean cotton or gause. Do not attempt to remove wax from a burn as this can result in tissue loss. Obtain prompt medical atten
Ingestion		Wash the mouth with water. If large amounts are swallowed obtain prompt medical attention.
5. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point, °C		> 220
Flammable Limits		Requires exposure to high temperature and naked flame.
Extinguishing Media		Dry chemical, CO2, foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures		Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Fire and Explosion Hazards		Slight when exposure to heat and flames.
Fire Class according to DIN-EN 2:
6. Accidental Release Measures
In Case of Spill		If molten, allow to solidify, scrape up and dispose of as solid combustible material. Do not wash solid or molten wax into drains.
7. Special Storage and Handling Precautions
Storage		Store away from boilers and hot pipes.
Handling Protection		No special precautions other than protection from splashing or contact with molten material.
8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection Information
Exposure Limits	A threshold value of 1mg/m3 is recommended for wax fumes.
Eye Protection	Safety glasses, chemical goggles (if splashing possible).
Skin Protection	Heated wax should be handled with caution and suitable protective clothing worn.
Respiratory Protection	Adequate ventilation
Ventilation	Normal ventilation
9. Physical Data
Physical state at room temperature	Solid pieces or plates. Fine grained, matt, non-crystalline fracture.
Form supplied	Granules
Colour	Yellow
Odour in physical state	Practically odourless
Odour in molten state	Characteristic Waxy Odour
Density at 20°C	n/a
Congealing Point, °C
Drop Melting Point, °C	61 - 65
Ring and Ball Softening Point, °C	n/a
Viscosity at 100°C, cSt	n/a
Penetration at 25°C	n/a
Acid Value	17-24
Saponification Value	87-104
10. Reactivity Data
Stability	Stable
Hazardous Decomposition Products	None
Hazardous Polymerisation	Will not occur
Incompatibility - materials to avoid	None
11. Toxicological Data
Toxicology	No data available
Health Effects	None expected
12. Ecological Information
	Beeswax is unlikely to cause any environmental hazards and degrade very slowly at ambient temperatures
13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal of waste product	Treat as solid combustible materials and dispose in accordance with local regulations.
WC-Code	12 01 12 Spent waxes and fats
Disposal of packaging – pallets	Pallets can be returned to supplier via haulier / forwarding agent
Disposal of packaging – cartons	Cartons may be returned to the appropriate used paper recycling point.
14. Transportation
Designation	Non-hazardous
Special Precautions	None
15. Regulatory Information
	There is no regulatory material available.
16. Other Information
Further reading	Ullmans's Encylopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 5th Edition, Vol. A28, Chapter "Waxes", Verlag Chemie, 1996 Shubik et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol, 4, Suppl. 1-62, 1962
Last Revision	15/11/2005
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