1. Material Identification and Company Undertaking
Commercial
Name
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REFINED CARNAUBA WAX
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Chemical
Classification Name
|
CARNAUBA WAX
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Origin
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BRAZIL
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Code
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T-1 , T-3 , T-4F and T-4C
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Company
|
CVC – Cera Vegetal do Ceará Ltda
Av. Parque Sul 1200 - Distrito Industrial.
Maracanaú - Ceará - Brasil - 61.910-000 |
Index
Issuance
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25/08/99
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Index
Substitution
|
NEW
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Prepared
by
|
DCM
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2.
Ingredient Information
Ingredient
|
CARNAUBA WAX
|
Specific
Gravity (Weight) %
|
99,5
|
Exposure
Limit
|
NE
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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
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Inhalation
:
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
Special
Precautions
|
Protection for face and hands must be effected when handling
hot melted wax.
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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
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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
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-: Not Available
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NE: Not Established
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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.
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