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[List of Chemicals] [Risk Notes] [Risk Phrases] [Safety Phrases] [Danger Symbols] |  |
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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE | Combustible. | Dry powder, water foam, carbon dioxide, dry sand. | |
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| Inhalation | Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection when handling molten form. | Fresh air, rest. | |
| Skin | Heat-insulating gloves when handling molten form. | Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. | |
| Eyes | Safety goggles, when handling molten form. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. | |
| Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | ||
| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING |
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0 |
| IMPORTANT DATA | Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS, WHITE TO YELLOW, WAXY SOLID. Occupational exposure limits |
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of the fumes. Effects of short-term exposure |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | Melting point: 50-57°C (see Notes) Solubility in water: none Flash point: 199°C c.c. |
| NOTES | Other melting points: 45-95°C. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum fractions by solvent crystallization (solvent deoiling) or by the sweating process. It consists of straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C20. |
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Updated by AS. Approved by EC. Last update: 22.08.2003 |
