Material Safety Data Sheet

 

1. Material Identification and Company Undertaking

Commercial Name REFINED CARNAUBA WAX
Chemical Classification Name

CARNAUBA WAX
Origin

BRAZIL
Code

T-1 , T-3 , T-4F and T-4C

Company

CVC – Cera Vegetal do Ceará Ltda
Av. Parque Sul 1200 - Distrito Industrial.
Maracanaú - Ceará - Brasil - 61.910-000

Index Issuance

25/08/99
Index Substitution

NEW
Prepared by

DCM

2. Ingredient Information

Ingredient

CARNAUBA WAX
Specific Gravity (Weight) % 99,5
Exposure Limit

NE

3. Exposure Control

Engeneering Control Local exhaustion ventilation recommended if high levels of dust are estimated. Local ventilation recommended if fog, steam, spray is generated.

 

INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

LOW EXPOSURE

MEDIUM EXPOSURE

 HIGH EXPOSURE

Eyes / face :

Security glasses

Security glasses

Security glasses

Skin :

None

None

None

Inhalation :

None

None

None

Special Precautions

Protection for face and hands must be effected when handling hot melted wax.

4. Chemical and Physical Information

Chemical Composition Material of vegetable origin structured by fatty acid esters and alcahols of the superior chain .
Physical State SOLID
Appearance

HARD YELLOW TO BROWNISH SOLID
Odor

Sharp pleasant characteristics onto melting process
Solubility

Insoluble in water
Ebullition Point

-
Melting Point

-
Steam Pressure

None
Stem density

-

pH

5,0 – 6,0
Specific Gravity

0,997
Viscosity

NA
Flash Point

570° C
Flammability Limit

-
Estimate Shelf Life

-
Molecular Weight

-
Self – Combustion Temp. -
Molecular Formula

Ester Meliric : C27 H53 O2 C50 H61 from the isomers
Meliric Acid

C30 H61 OH

5. Hazard Identification

EMERGENCY OVER VIEW

Appearance

Hard yellow to greenish solid with a pleasant odor characteristics when onto melting process
CAUTION

May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and skin . May respiratory and digestive tract irritation . This product is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling .
Target Organs

None

6. Potential Health Effects

CLASSIFICATION

Eyes :   0 Skin :   0

Inhalation :   0

Ingestion :   0

Symptoms/Signs of exposure

Steam of melted wax material may cause ocular, nasal and respiratory irritation .

7. Emergency Procedures & First Aid Measures  

Eye

Flush eyes affected with plenty of water for at least 15 min , occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids
Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 min. While removing contaminated clothes and shoes.
Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately
Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, provide 2 to 4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid at once.
Medical Assistance

In any case provide medical aid if irritation cough or other symptoms appear
Notes to physician

Treat symptomatically and supportively

8. Storage, Disposal and Handling Information  

Special Storage

Avoid strong oxidants, acids and gases
Construction Material

No special requirements
Repackaging

No special requirements
Spills/Leaks category

No special requirements
Spills/Leaks Control

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into suitable disposal container
Emptying Methods

No special requirements
Emptying and Packing

No special requirements
Fire Fighting Measures

As in any fire accidents wear a self-protective breathing apparatus in pressure demand and full protective gear. In case of fire, use water, dry chemical foam or alcohol resisting foam.
Eco toxicity

Not reported , since CARNAUBA WAX is a genuine pure product.
General Information

Use proper protective equipment such as eye glasses or chemical safety goggles.

9. Notes  

NA: Not Applicable -:   Not Available NE:   Not Established

10.   Other Information

The above information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. And represents the best information currently available to us. Users should deepen their own knowledge to determine the suitable information for their own particular purpose.