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                   BEESWAX, YELLOW REFINED
National Stock Number                    9160002531171
CAGE Code                                20991
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              101441
HAZ Code                                 A


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        DADANT AND SONS, INC 
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   51 SOUTH 2ND STREET
City                                     HAMILTON
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 62341
Emergency Phone                          217-847-3324
Information Phone                        217-847-3324

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       RICHARD KREKEL-ENGINEER
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               29AUG86
Date of Technical Review                 11AUG92
Active Indicator                         Y
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           N/R
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDNZL


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     C-B-191
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          YELLOW, WAXY SOLID, SWEET ODOR 
Boiling Point                            UNKNOWN
Melting Point                            145.0F
Vapor Pressure                           N/R
Vapor Density                            N/R
Specific Gravity                         0.847
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         N/R
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              0
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Type                           J
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              470
Flash Point Method                       COC
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/R
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/R
Extinguishing Media                      USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           DO NOT STORE OR MIX WITH STRONG OXIDANTS 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH TEMPERATURES
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS NOT ESTABLISHED


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       COLD MATERIAL MAY BE AN IRRITANT AS A FOREIGN OBJECT. HOT MATERIAL WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. INHALATION OF HOT FUMES MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 POSSIBLE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION FROM HOT FUMES. HOT MATERIAL WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           TREAT COLD MATERIAL AS FOREIGN OBJECT. REMOVE CAREFULLY IF POSSIBLE AND CONSULT PHYSICIAN. IF HOT MATERIAL GETS INTO EYE, COOL AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE. SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. IF HOT MATERIAL CONTACTS SKIN, COOL AS REPIDLY AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE. SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       MATERIAL WILL SOLIDIFY UPON COOLING. SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS FOR RECYCLE OR DISPOSAL. REMOVE RESIDUE WITH SOLVENT 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL,DRY AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID BREATHING FUMES. REMOVE OIL-IMPREGNATED CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR DECISION LOGIC 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO CAPTURE HOT FUMES 
Protective Gloves                        HEAT RESISTANT
Eye Protection                           PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               APRON/COVERALLS AS REQUIRED 
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT OR MOLTEN MATERIAL 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NONE 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             MODERATE
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


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                          HYDROCARBONS
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1000011HC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  16
OSHA PEL                                 UNKNOWN
ACGIH TLV                                UNKNOWN
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          STRAIGHT CHAIN MONOHYDRIC ALCOHOL
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1003889MA
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  31
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          DIOLS
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1003890DL
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  3
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          ACIDS
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1000141AC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  31
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             05
Ingredient Name                          HYDROXY ACIDS
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1003891HA
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  13
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED
Ingredient #                             06
Ingredient Name                          OTHER COMPONENTS
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1003214OC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  6
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NOT ESTABLISHED