Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Paraffin, white soft
- Product Code
- 101181, 101631, 232110
- Synonyms
- Vaselinum album
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Additive for cosmetic or pharmaceutic preparations
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Fagron UK Ltd
manufacturer
4B Coquet St, Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 2QB
+44 (0) 845 652 2525
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
+44 (0) 845 652 2525
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
GHS Pictograms
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraffin, white soft | --- | --- | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Seek medical treatment. After inhalation of vaseline fumes, take the affected persons into fresh air and keep quiet.
Immediately rinse with water. Cool quickly with water (at contact with hot product), cover with sterile dressing, seek medical advice.
At contact with hot melting seek immediate medical advice.
Damage is only in a hot, liquid condition possible. Then treat like burns.
Immediate Medical Attention
At contact with hot melting seek immediate medical advice.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Carbon dioxide, Foam, Fire-extinguishing powder, Sand. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
Firefighter Protection
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product. Avoid contact with hot product. Forms slippery surfaces with water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Pick up mechanically.
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Similar products with comparable safety profiles
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Prevent formation of dust. Avoid formation of oil dust.
Protect from exposure to the light.
Avoid open fire.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
No further data; see item 7.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. Material of gloves: The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Penetration time of glove material: The exact break trough time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Not required.
Use suitable respiratory protective device only when aerosol or mist is formed. Use a mask with filter type A2, A2/P2 or ABEK.
Protective work clothing
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Reacts with oxidizing agents.
No further relevant information available.
No further relevant information available.
At temperature > 181 °C harmful fumes can generated.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What other names is Paraffin, white soft known by?
Paraffin, white soft is also known as: Vaselinum album
What is the hazard signal word for Paraffin, white soft?
The signal word is no signal word.
What is the physical form of Paraffin, white soft?
Paraffin, white soft is a pasty appearing as pasty with white color. It has odourless odor.
What is Paraffin, white soft used for?
Additive for cosmetic or pharmaceutic preparations
What is the melting point of Paraffin, white soft?
The melting point is Undetermined. and the boiling point is Undetermined..