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Material Safety Data Sheet

Prod. No. 27222 Polyfin Paraffin
Issue Date (07-01-95)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: H-PF Polyfin Paraffin Wax
CAS#: (8002-74-2)

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2 Physical/Chemical Characteristics:
Solubility in water: Not soluble
Appearance and odor: Opaque white solid

Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Flash point: Non applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
Special fire fighting procedures: Firefighters must wear self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective equipment.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not established

Section 4 Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information:
Not listed as a hazardous substance by OSHA, ACGIH or NFPA.
PSI Hazard Code: A2g

Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
Threshold limit value: Not established
Effects of overexposure: this material is harmless even under conditions of overexposure.

Section 6 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical treatment f discomfort persists.

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Not established
Conditions to Avoid: Fire conditions
Hazardous Decomposition or By products: Toxic fumes from combustion
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Cautions to avoid: Not established

Section 8 Spill or Leak Procedures:
Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled:
Sweep up and deposit in normal trash receptacles.
Waste Disposal Method:
Dispose with normal trash
Disposal must comply with Federal, State and local regulations.

Section 9 Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection: None required
Ventilation: Normal room ventilation
Protective Gloves: Optional
Eye Protection: Optional
Other Protective Equipment: Safety shower and eye bath

Section 10 Storage and Handling:
Care must be taken when handling molten product to prevent burns.


Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.