General Information
Revision date
2018-12-10
Product name
CRAYVALLAC WF-1039
Chemical name
Micronized wax
CAS No.
8002-74-2
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Company Information
company name
Arkema Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color: off-white Physical state: solid Form: powder Odor: odourless
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
See Supplemental Hazard Statements below.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
This material is considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard criteria, based on hazard(s) not otherwise classified.
Supplemental label elements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Processing may release vapors and/or fumes which cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.
Potential health effects
The product, in the form supplied, is not anticipated to produce significant adverse human health effects. Mechanical irritation effects from dust exposure are possible at ambient temperature. Contains high molecular weight polymer(s). Decomposition gives toxic and corrosive products. Effects due to processing releases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Inhalation of fume may cause flu-like symptoms. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: headache, drowsiness, nausea, weakness, (severity of effects depends on extent of exposure). Other: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. (powder) This product may release fume and/or vapor of variable composition depending on processing time and temperature. Hazardous decomposition products including toxic and corrosive hydrogen fluoride may be liberated during processing at high temperatures (effects may not be immediately painful or visible).