Properties of Light Liquid Parafin
Properties of Light Liquid Parafin
See Section 8 for Exposure Guidelines and Section 15 for OSHA Classification
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Water white, oily liquid. Mild hydrocarbon odor.
HEALTH HAZARD: MAY CAUSE EYE OR SKIN IRRITAION. High vapor concentrations may
cause headache, stupor, dizziness, or irritation of throat and eyes.
EYES : Irritation may occur with exposure to concentrated vapors or contact with product.
SKIN : Repeated or prolonged contact can cause redness, irritation, and scaling of the skin
(dermatitis). Normal care and personal hygiene should prevent skin effects.
INHALATION : Exposure to high concentration of vapors may result in headache and stupor.
INGESTION : Lung exposure to this product either by prolonged breathing of a mist or vomiting
following ingestion, can lead to serious lung injury and possibly death.
EYES : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention.
SKIN : Immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash affected area with mild soap. Call a physician if irritation occurs.
INHALATION : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and seek medical
attention immediately. Oxygen should only be administered by trained personnel.
INGESTION : DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice immediately.
Flammable Properties
Engineering Controls
Air contaminant levels should be controlled below the PEL or TLV for this product (see Exposure
Guidelines of this section). Mechanical ventilation may be necessary if working with this product in
enclosed areas and at elevated temperatures.
EYES :When contact with liquid is possible, use a face shield and chemical goggles. Otherwise
use safety glasses or goggles.
SKIN : Chemical gloves should be worn to prevent repeated contact. If potential for significant
exposure to liquid exists, use full protective clothing and chemical boots.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
NIOSH-approved organic vapor air-purifying respirator, self contained breathing
apparatus, or air supplied respirators dependent on concentration.
Exposure Guidelines:
No exposure limit has been set for exposure to vapors for this product. However, Lamplight and its
suppliers recommend the ACGIH/OSHA/NIOSH – recommended limit of 5 mg/m3 (8-hour TWA) fir
exposure to mists of this product.
None Established.
Carcinogenicity
No carcinogenic ingredients.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
High Temperatures.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS:
Strong Oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Combustion products include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and possibly other unidentified organic
compound.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:
Stable.
EYES:
Primary Eye Irritation Index (Rabbits): 5.7 for non-washed eyes after 1 hour, 6 for washed eyes
after 1 hour. (Maximum score is 110).
SKIN:
Acute Dermal LD50 (Rabbits): >2 g/kg
Primary Skin Irritation Index (Rabbits): 4.4 (Maximum score is 8.0)
INHALATION:
LC50 (Rats): >5.8 mg/l (nominal) with four-hour exposure.
INGESTION:
Acute Oral LD50 (Rat): > 5 g/kg.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Evacuate the area and eliminate all sources of ignition. Contain the spill is possible. Material may
be picked up with solid sorbent. Dispose of only in accordance with local state, and federal
regulations.
WASTE CLASSIFICATION:
If discarded in its purchased form, this product is not a RCRA hazardous waste. Re-evaluation of
the product may be required by the user at the time of disposal, since the product uses,
transforms, and mixtures may change the classification.
EMPTY CONTAINERS:
Empty containers retain product residue (liquid and/or vapor) can be dangerous. DO NOT
PRESSURIZE, CUT WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND, OR EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR
DEATH. Empty drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned
to a drum reconditioner, or properly disposed of.
(See Section 6 for CERCLA Reporting Requirements).
DOT DESCRIPTION:
This product is not a hazardous material according to DOT regulations for ground transportation.
International Regulations
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
CLASSIFICATION:
This material is not a controlled product as defined by Canada's Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS).
State Regulations
CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD Title 17, Article 2, Section 94510 Consumer Products:
This product is VOC exempt by 94510 (d)(1) as it has a vapor pressure below 0.1 mm Hg at 20°C.
Revision Summary
Date Description
05.05.2004 Document created.
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