Candelilla Wax Safety Data Sheet SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product name: Candelilla Wax Product code: 301-127X Supplier: Majestic Mountain Sage Inc 2490 S 1350 W Nibley, 84321 - United States of America T 435.755.0863 - F 435.755.2108 www.thesage.com HMIS Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Gloves & Safety Glasses Emergency telephone number SECTION 2: Hazards identification GHS Classification No classification is assigned, based on classification criteria. Review the entire data sheet for any additional information which did not result in a GHS classification. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS Symbol(s): Signal Word: Hazard Statement(s): Precautionary Statement(s): Prevention: Response: None allocated. None allocated. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 1 of 6
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients INCI Name: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax CAS Number: 8006-44-8 SECTION 4: First aid measures First-aid measures general: First-aid measures after inhalation: First-aid measures after skin contact: First-aid measures after eye contact: First-aid measures after ingestion: Symptoms/injuries: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). If respiratory symptoms develop from exposure to fumes emitted by the molten material move victim away from source of exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If victim is not breathing, immediately begin artificial respiration. If breathing difficulties develop, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention. For contact with molten material, leave material on skin and flush or immerse affected area(s), using cold water. Seek medical attention. If irritation or redness develops from exposure to fumes generated during hot-melt processing operations, move victim away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes with clean water. If irritation or redness persists, seek medical attention. For contact with the molten material, gently open eyelids and flush affected eye(s) with cold water. Seek immediate medical attention. First aid is not normally required for the solid material; however, if molten material is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 2 of 6
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Suitable extinguishing media: Unsuitable extinguishing media: Firefighting instructions: Protection during firefighting: Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. Do not use a heavy water stream to avoid spreading fire to other areas. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment. Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel Emergency procedures: For emergency responders Protective equipment: Emergency procedures: Environmental precautions: Methods for cleaning up: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth, as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials. SECTION 7: Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling: Storage conditions: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapor. Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : Keep container closed when not in use. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 3 of 6
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): None established Personal protective equipment: Hand protection: Eye protection: Respiratory protection: Other information: Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Wear protective gloves. Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Wear appropriate mask. Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. Eye wash facility in vicinity. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties Physical state: Granule Color: Orange Yellow Odor: Characteristic Odor threshold: ph: Melting point: 68.5-72.5 C Boiling point: >650 C Flash point: 465 F Minimum Auto-ignition temperature: Decomposition temperature: Flammability (solid, gas): Vapor pressure: Relative vapor density at 20 C: Relative density: Density: 0.96 Solubility: Not soluble in water. SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity Reactivity: Chemical stability: Possibility of hazardous reactions: Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials: Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous polymerization: This product is stable under most circumstances. Not established. Avoid all possible sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Combustion can yield major amounts of oxides of carbon and minor amounts of oxides of sulfur and nitrogen. Will not occur under normal circumstances. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 4 of 6
SECTION 11: Toxicological information Please refer to CIR Review of natural waxes published in 2005. FDA: GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: Skin corrosion/irritation: Serious eye damage/irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization: Germ cell mutagenicity: Carcinogenicity: Reproductive toxicity: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Aspiration hazard: Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. SECTION 12: Ecological information Toxicity: Persistence and degradability: Bioaccumulative potential: Mobility in soil: Effect on ozone layer: Effect on the global warming: Other information: Product is biodegradable. Not established. No known ecological damage caused by this product. Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations Waste disposal recommendations: Ecology - waste materials: Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Avoid release to the environment. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 5 of 6
SECTION 14: Transport information In accordance with DOT: Other information: Transport by sea: Air transport: Not regulated for transport No supplementary information available. SECTION 15: Regulatory information TSCA: Hazards: This product is intended for use in applications regulated by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Not listed on the United States TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) inventory None California Proposition 65 - This product contains the following substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm per the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986: Ingredients: None International regulations CANADA: EU-Regulations: National regulations: US State regulations: SECTION 16: Other information Other information : None Date: May 2014 The information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on our present knowledge. The data here does not guarantee any specific product features or suitability of this product for user's application. User should satisfy themselves that information is complete. No warranty is expressed or implied with respect to completeness or continuing accuracy of the information given here. SDS Candelilla Wax, 301-127X May 2014, page 6 of 6