| Agent Name |
Paraffin wax fume |
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| CAS Number |
8002-74-2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Hard paraffin; Hartparaffin; Hydrocarbon wax; Paraffin; Paraffin wax; Paraffin wax (petroleum); Paraffin waxes; Paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes; Paraffin, hard; Poly(methylene)wax; Synthetic paraffin wax, Fischer-Tropsch; Wax extract; Wax, hydrocarbon; Wax, paraffin; Zeresin; [ChemIDplus] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Paraffin wax is a white to slightly yellowish, odorless solid. [Note: Consists of a mixture of high molecular weight hydrocarbons (e.g., C36H74).]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Used in candles, lubricants, crayons, floor polishes, cosmetics, chewing gum." [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
An eye, nose and throat irritant; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
2 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 390 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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