DADANT AND SONS, INC. -- BEESWAX -- 9160-00-253-1171
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:BEESWAX MSDS Date:12/12/1991 FSC:9160 NIIN:00-253-1171 === Responsible Party === Company Name:DADANT AND SONS, INC. Address:51 SOUTH 2ND STREET City:HAMILTON State:IL ZIP:62341 Country:US Info Phone Num:217-847-3324 Emergency Phone Num:217-847-3324 CAGE:20991 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:DADANT AND SONS, INC. Address:51 SOUTH 2ND STREET Box:City:HMILTON State:IL ZIP:62341 Country:US Phone:217-847-3324 CAGE:20991 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:BEESWAX CAS:8012-89-3 Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION-NO HAZARD FOR COLD MATERIAL. SKIN-NO HAZARD FOR COLD MATERIAL. EYE-COLD MATERIAL MAY BE AS IRRITANT AS A FOREIGN OBJECT. HOT MATERIAL WILL CAUSE BURNS. INGESTION-NO EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO HUMANS. CHRONIC: SKIN-POSSIBLE SKIN BURNS FROM HOT OR OVERHEATED MATERIAL. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC. Effects of Overexposure:BEEWAX IS A GENERAL PURPOSE FOOD ADDITIVE WHICH MAY BE A MILD ALLERGEN. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSED AREA TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, PERFORM CPR. KEEP PERSON WARM. GET A PHYSICIAN. SKIN-IF HOT MATERIAL CONTACTS SKIN, COOL AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE WITH WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE. SEEK PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. EYE-WASH EYES WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE COLD MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE. SEEK A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:COC Flash Point:470F,243C Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:520F Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM. LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD, MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST. KEEP UPWIND. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL. ALLOW HOT MATERIAL TO COOL OR COOL WITH WATER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. DO NOT MIX OR STORE WITH STRONG OXIDANTS. Other Precautions:NONE ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED FOR COLD MATERIAL Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Supplemental Safety and Health PREVENT CONTACT WITH MOLTEN WAX. USE RUBBER OR PLASTIC GLOVES TO HANDLE HOT MATERIAL. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:62C-65C Spec Gravity:0.95 Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO BROWNISH-YELLOW, SOFT TO BRITTLE WAX WITH A HONEY AND BALSAMIC TASTE. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES AVOID STRONG OXIDANTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT AN EXPERT ON DISPOSAL OF RECOVERED MATERIAL. CONFORM TO LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.