Plasticlor 55LM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

MAIN HAZARDS Toxic when ingested. Combustion product is hydrogen chloride which is irritating to eyes and respiratory system Recommended Exposure Limit: None established for this product. Toxicological Data: LD50 (oral, rat) greater than 4000 mg/kg.

Potential health effects

EYES Prolonged and repeated contact may cause mild irritation. - INGESTION Ingestion of large amounts of chlorinated paraffins may cause intestinal obstruction. Repeated exposure to high levels may result in liver or kidney damage. Chlorinated paraffins, as a class of chemicals, are not genotoxic. - INHALATION Not volatile at room temperature. Inhalation is not a likely route of exposure at normally encountered temperatures. ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION CARCINOGENICITY There is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination 60% in experimental animals. There is limited evidence for the carcinogenicity of a commercial chlorinated paraffin product of average carbon-chain length C23 and average degree of chlorination 43% in experimental animals. No data were available from studies in humans on the carcinogenicity of chlorinated paraffins. Overall evaluation: Chlorinated paraffins of average carbon-chain length C12 and average degree of chlorination approximately 60% are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This product is a C14-C17 chlorinated paraffin, medium chain product. MUTAGENICITY Studies for mutagenicity were negative. TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY No information is available. REPRODUCTIVE HAZARDS No information is available.

Health Effects - Skin

Prolonged and repeated contact may cause mild irritation.