MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

NatureWax – Pillar Blend Soy Wax

Description:            

Wax blend derived from soybean

CAS #:                           

n/a

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Saturated and unsaturated vegetable lipids predominantly containing triglycerides, diglycerides and monoglycerides.

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

GRAS under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

White to off white solid flakes.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Melting Point:

142 - 148 °F

IodineValue:

14 - 22

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:

Degradation products are toxic.

Mild irritant to skin, eyes and mucus membranes.

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: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

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:

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New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

Revision Date: 4th January 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: NatureWax – Pillar Blend Soy Wax

Product No:

Lot No:

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Off-white solid flakes.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Melting Point:

142 - 148 °F

Complies

Iodine Value:

14 – 22.0  cg/g

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