material safety data sheet

be worn in areas of high concentrations of dust/vapour.

1 Product and company identification

Product name SASOBIT 9 Physical and chemical properties

Product code 1596 Colour Off-white to pale brown
Manufacturer/Supplier Sasol Wax (South Africa) a division of Sasol
Chemical Industries Limited Physical Form Pastilles, flakes or coarse powder
Address 1 Klasie Havenga Rd Sasolburg 1947 South Africa Odour Practically odourless
Telephone number +27 (0)16 960 3297 or (016) 960 3297 Flash point (open cup) 285°C (DIN-ISO 2592, ASTM D92)
Fax number +27 (0)16 960 2310 or (016) 960 2310 Congealing point >90°C (DIN-ISO 2207, ASTM D 938)
National emergency number 0800 1128 90 Density at 25°C 0.9 g/cm3
International emergency number +27 (0)17 610 4444 Average molecular mass approx. 1000 g/mole
Australia Sasol Wax (Australia) Pty Ltd Solubility in water (20°C) Insoluble
Address Suite 202, 4-10 Bridge St., Pymble, NSW 2073 pH-value aqueous extract Neutral
Telephone number +612 9983 9177 Physical state Solid at 25°C, liquid above congealing point
ACN 092661544 Explosion properties Hazard exists if in sub-micron form (dust)
Thermal Decomposition approx. 250°C
2 Composition/information on ingredients
10 Stability and reactivity
Generic name Fischer-Tropsch Wax
CAS number 8002-74-2 Conditions to avoid Prolonged storage 50°C above congealing point may
EINECS number 232-315-6 interfere with quality.
Chemical characterisation Substance, solid saturated hydrocarbons Incompatibility with substances Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents
Molecular formula CnH2N+2 Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and soot in the
Hazardous ingredients None case of incomplete combustion

3 Hazards identification 11 Toxicological information

Solid None Not tested, chemically simuilar material has acute oral toxicity LD50 rat >2000 mg/kg/day
Liquid(molten wax) Can cause severe burns due to heat
Powder/ Vapour May be irritating to respiratory tract and eyes 12 Ecological information
Explosion risk Coarse powder form: ST class=1. Severity of dust
explosion is weak to moderate. The product is a water-insoluble, solid long-chain hydrocarbon which, under environmental
conditions, has no detrimental effect on plants, animals or micro-organisms.
4 First-aid measures
13 Disposal considerations
Solid None
Waste information Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state
Liquid(molten wax) Action as for burns. Cool affected parts with cold water. Do
and local environment control regulations.
not remove solidified wax from skin. Seek medical attention.
Powder Eyes – flush with plenty of water. European waste catalogue (EWC) recommends disposal according to EWC 12 01 12 (spent
Vapours Inhalation – take affected person to fresh air. waxes and fats).
Packaging
5 Fire-fighting measures Pallets Empty pallets may be returned to supplier
Cartons Recyclable
Flammability of the product Combustible at high temperature Paper bags Recyclable
Products of combustion Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) Big-bags Returnable packaging- may be returned to supplier
Fire fighting media and instructions
Small fire Dry chemical powder
Large fire Water spray, fog or foam
Do not use water jet.
14 Transport information
Protective equipment (fire) Approved/certified respirator or equivalent THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONTROLLED UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
Specific hazards Incomplete combustion produces fumes, flue gases, carbon CLASSIFICATIONS DOT (United States), TDG (Canada), IMDG, IATA
monoxide
Additional information Apply cold water in order to cool containers exposed to Sea transport
danger. Note that cargo’s of tank vessel according to SschStrO & 2 Abs. 1 No. 16 must be reported to
the port authorities.
6 Accidental release measures
Small spill and leak Allow liquid to solidify. Use appropriate tools to put the spilled
15 Regulatory information
solid in a convenient waste disposal container. HCS classification Combustible
Large spill and leak Liquid – remove persons to safety. Do not allow solid or liquid TSCA 8(b) inventory Paraffin wax
to enter drains, sewers, surface water or confined spaces. This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
Remove solid material mechanically. Product listed in AICS, ENCS (MITI 8-430).

7 Handling and storage 16 Other information

Handling Avoid breathing dust. Pneumatic conveying of this product NFPA 0,1,0
could lead to the production of fine material, which increases
Literature – Ullman’s Encyclopaedia for Industrial Chemistry 5th edition volume A28 “waxes”
the risk of dust explosions. The pipes and ducts should be
verlag Chemie GmbH 1996.
made from conductive material and properly earthed.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in al cool, well- Kirk-Othmer encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology 4th Edition volume 25 “waxes” John Wiley &
ventilated area. Sons 2004.
Although the information contained herein is presented in good faith and to the best of Sasol
8 Exposure controls/personal protection Wax’s knowledge and experience, it is made without any warranty or guarantee whatsoever.

Exposure limits (fumes) NIOSH/ACGIH (United States, 2002) TWA: 2mg/m3

Engineering controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limits. Molten wax
should not be exposed to water, as it causes violent steam
explosions on molten wax.
Personal Protective equipment
Solid Not required.
Liquids Hands – heat resistant gloves Revision 4 (20 November 2006) Page 1 of 1
Eyes – safety glasses, goggles or face shield Sasol Wax (South Africa) a division of Sasol Chemical Industries Limited
Body – protective clothing Reg no 1968/013914/06
Feet – safety boots
Dust/vapour Respiratory - approved dust mask or vapour respirator should