MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Soy Paraffin Pillar Votive Blend Candle Wax

Description:            

Wax blend derived from soybeans and paraffin wax.

CAS #:                           

Not applicable

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: n/a

No hazardous ingredients as defined by the Canadian Hazardous Products Act (Bill C70) or by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

This material is solid at room temperature and will soften as temperatures increase eventually becoming a liquid. Caution is required when this material is handled as a liquid or burnt. Hydrocarbon vapours and oxidizing products may be expected.

HMIS Rating:  Fire – 1,  Health Hazard – 0,  Reactivity – 0,   Personal Protection: 0 (at room temperature).

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

White to off white solid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic wax odor.

Melting Point:

125 - 135 °F (30

Specific Gravity:

0.8 – 1.00 @ 25 Deg C

Flash Point:

 233 °C or 450 °F

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 233 deg. C or 450 deg. F              Will combust at elevated temperatures.

Precaution: NEVER MELT WAX BY DIRECT HEAT. Always use a water bath.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces acrid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Skin contact: Contact with molten material can result in severe burns.

Eye Contact:  Direct contact of molten product to the eyes will cause  thermal burns and eye damage.

Inhalation:  Breathing fumes in confined areas can cause respiratory discomfort and possible irritation.

Ingestion:  This material is not acutely toxic, however it should not be ingested or put in the mouth.

May cause digestive tract irritation in case of ingestion.

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Molten product can cause severe burns and eye damage. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing of fine wax particles.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

CAUTION! Melted wax can cause severe burns. Do not remove solidified wax on burn, cool with water and see a physician.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Use safety glasses and neoprene gloves, boots if handling containers of hot wax.  Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

Revision Date: January 19, 2010

 

Disclaimer

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Soy Paraffin Pillar Votive Blend Wax

Product No:

Lot No:

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Off-white solid block.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Melting Point:

125 - 135 °F

Complies