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WHITE MINERAL OIL ICSC: 1597
October 2006
Paraffinum liquidum
Paraffin oil
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CAS No: 8042-47-5
RTECS No: PY8047000
   

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation      
Skin   Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes   Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. GHS classification
Signal: Danger
Health haz
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from strong oxidants,

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases including carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Effects of short-term exposure
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 218-643°C
Density: 0.81-0.894 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: (none)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: negligible
Flash point: >115°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 260-371°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >6
 

NOTES
Highly refined oil, typical fraction of C14-C20.
The symptoms of chemical pneumonitis do not become manifest until few hours or even after days have passed. Refer for medical attention if breathing difficulties and/or fever develop.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2006
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