Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   PARAFFIN WAX, VV-W-95C
National Stock Number                    9160002852044
CAGE Code                                0LM34
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              181015
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        WALNUT HILL ENTERPRISES INC
P.O. Box                                 599
Street                                   GREEN LANE AND WILSON AVE
City                                     BRISTOL
State                                    PA
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 19007
Emergency Phone                          215-785-6511
Information Phone                        215-785-6511

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               10JUL92
Date of Technical Review                 27JUL93
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BRGJH


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     VV-W-95C
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TYPE II, GRADE A
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          WHITE SOLID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. ODORLESS TO SLIGHT HYDROCARBON ODOR 
Boiling Point                            UNKNOWN
Melting Point                            137F,58C
Vapor Pressure                           UNKNOWN
Vapor Density                            UNKNOWN
Specific Gravity                         <1
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         NOT APPLICABLE
Solubility in Water                      INSOLUBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              385
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Upper Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES. TURN OFF HEAT SOURCE AND SMOTHER FLAMES 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            STABLE WITH MODERATE HEAT AND LIGHT 
Materials to Avoid                       AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         INCOMPETE COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE. COMPLETE COMBUSTION FORMS CARBON DIOXIDE AND WATER 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR 
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS UNKNOWN 


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       EYES: MOLTEN WAX FUMES MAY BE SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. SKIN: MOLTEN WAX WILL CAUSE BURNS ON CONTACT. INHALATION: MIST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE MILD UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT AND NAUSEA. INGESTION: NOT TOXIC. SMALL QUANTITIES WILL PASS THROUGH THE SYSTEM 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: BURNS. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT AND NAUSEA. INGESTION: NOT TOXIC 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH BURN AREA WITH COOL WATER. DO NOT TRY TO PEEL SOLIDIFIED MATERIAL. VEGETABLE OIL OR MINERAL OIL IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL FROM THE SKIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EXTENSIVE BURNS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: NOT TOXIC 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       IF LIQUID, KEEP MATERIAL FROM DRAINS AND SEWERS, AND PERMIT IT TO SOLIDIFY FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL 
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL, VENTILATED WORK AREA. DO NOT HEAT ABOVE FLASH POINT. DO NOT HEAT WITH OPEN FLAME OR OPEN ELECTRICAL COILS. MI
Other Precautions                        MINIMIZE BREATHING OF VAPORS, FUMES OR MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT MATERIAL 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF VAPOR OR MIST IS GENERATED, USE A RESPIRATOR 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE AS NEEDED. USE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IF REQUIRED TO CONTROL VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS 
Protective Gloves                        GLOVES THAT PROTECT AGAINST HOT MATERIAL
Eye Protection                           PROVIDE FACE SHIELD OR SPLASH GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment               WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING 


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           EYES: MOLTEN WAX FUMES MAY BE SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. SKIN: MOLTEN WAX WILL CAUSE BURNS ON CONTACT. INHALATION: MIST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE MILD UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT AND NAUSEA. INGESTION: NOT TOXIC. SMALL QUANTITIES WILL PASS THROUGH THE SYSTEM. FIRST AID: EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FRESH WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH BURN AREA WITH COOL WATER. DO NOT TRY TO PEEL SOLIDIFIED MATERIAL. VEGETABLE OIL OR MINERAL OIL IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL FROM THE SKIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EXTENSIVE BURNS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: NOT TOXIC 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          FULLY-REFINED PARAFFIN WAX, PETROLEUM WAX
CAS Number                               64742434
NIOSH Number                             1003028PB
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0-100
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          HYDROTREATED AND /OR CLAY-TREATED PARAFFIN WAX
CAS Number                               64742514
NIOSH Number                             1006377PW
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0-100
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED