General Information
Revision date
2008-10-23
Product name
Paraffin Type 1
Product Synonyms
Tissue Processing Media
CAS No.
8002-74-2
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Richard Allan Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: White to yellow solid Caution! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: None
Potential health effects
Eye: Vapors may cause eye irritation. Skin: Contact with heated material can cause skin burns and irritation. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Inhalation: Inhalation of a mist of this material may cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.