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Date of Issue : Jan 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : CHLORINATED PARAFFIN Other Names : UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Plasticiser, high-pressure lubricants, as flame retardants in plastics and textiles, as plasticiser for polyvinyl chloride in polyethylene sealants, and in detergents.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Clear almost colourless liquid with a distinctive sweet odour. Formula : Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.45 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Insol g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Pour point = -9 deg C Viscosity at 25 deg C = 10-20 Ps Decomposition temperature = > 150 deg C Solubility in water = insoluble. Soluble in various petroleum and chlorinated solvents. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May cause abdominal pain and nausea. Eye
A mild eye irritant. May cause redness and pain. Skin
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation of mists may produce respiratory irritation. Symptoms include sore throat, shortness of breath, coughing. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Chronic ingestion studies in animals have shown that repeated doses gave no effect in the range of 250-300ppm. Slight effects on the liver were seen at higher doses. Adverse effects (blood disorders) have been seen in newborn rats, reared by dams fed on high doses of this material. Chlorinated paraffins, as a group of chemicals are not genotoxic. Their lack of genotoxic activity together with the results of other studies leads to the conclusion that chlorinated paraffins are unlikely to present a carcinogenic hazard to humans under normal conditions of handling and use. Evidence from animal tests indicates that repeated or prolonged exposure to this chemical could result in liver and kidney disorders.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth with water. Give 1 - 3 cups of water to drink. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
Eye
Immediately irrigate eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, ensuring eyelids are held open. Remove clothing if contaminated and wash skin. Seek immediate medical assistance.
Skin
Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Inhaled
Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = >21.5 ml/kg (for a C12, 59% chlorine paraffin)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No value has been assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe )
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels to a minimum.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory protection - use appropriate respirator with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Skin protection - if skin contcat or contamination of clothing is likely, protective clothing should be worn such as gloves. Eye protection - wear chemical safety goggles or glasses. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work place. Keep the working area as clean and tidy as possible. Wash hands and other exposed area with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking and when leaving work.
3.4 Flammability
This product is not combustible nor flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a dry, cool area, out of direct sunlight. Do not store in temperatures above 40 deg C. Avoid contact with incompatibles such as strong oxidisers. Store away from aluminium, zinc and iron. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapours/fumes dust.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name CHLORINATED PARAFFIN Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
Contain using sand and soil - prevent runoff into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil or sand, vermiculite or other inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal site.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Product may decompose on exposure to high temperature. Avoid contact with incompatible materials such as strong oxidisers. Avoid high temperatures. Hazardous decomposition products include hydrochloric acid.
Extinguishing Media
Use water for (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder). Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
The product is essentially insoluble in water. The product has potential for bioaccumulation. There is evidence of partial hydrolysis in water. There is evidence of slow degredation in soil and water. Unlikely to have an ecotoxic or environmentally toxic effect. Unlikely to have any effect on biological or effluent treatment systems.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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