Material Safety Data Sheet (Msds) Of Slack Wax



PRODUCT Identification
Chemical Name Petroleum Wax
Synonyms Paraffin Wax, Reduced Soft Wax
CAS Number 64742-61-6
   
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Semi-solid
Appearance Opaque
Odor slight petroleum
Odor Threshold not available
Vapor Pressure <0.01 mm Hg (@ 20°C)
Vapor Density (Air=1) 5
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) 0.85
Boiling Point >550°F
Melting Point 120°F (ASTM D 938
   
Preventive Measures
Containment Procedures: Contain the discharge material. Eliminate all sources of ignition or flammables that may come into contact with a spill of this material.
Clean-Up Procedures: Attempt to reclaim the free product, if this is possible. If molten product spilled, solidify and recover.
Evacuation Procedures: Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personn