MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product name: Bees Wax Pellets

Product code: CU00000646

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer.

Full MSDS library can be found at http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/msds  

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: A complex mixture of mainly esters, wax acids and alcohols

Status: natural Additives: none

IFRA: not restricted  INCI name:  Cera alba   

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Concentrated product. Do not ingest. Observe good housekeeping procedures. 

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation:  Not applicable

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Can be applied directly to the skin in accordance with user instructions.

Ingestion:  Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately.

Other:  When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Extinguishing media Use CO₂, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.

Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & ground waters.      

Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring

            proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink

            or smoke whilst handling.

Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area  away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a   minimum.

Fire protection:   Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to  avoid static discharges in working area. 
 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.

Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.

Hand protection:  Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.

Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.

Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:  White

Appearance:  Waxy pellets

Odour:  None

Congealing Point (°C): 61 – 65

Acid Value: 17.0 – 24.0

Ester value: 70 – 80

Ratio number: 3.3 – 4.3  (ratio of the ester value to the acid value) 

Saponification value: 87 – 104

Glycerol and other polyols: Conforms to test 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

Decomposition:  Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

No data available 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Biodegradability:  Data not available

Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID): n/a  

Air (IATA):  n/a

Sea (IMDG): n/a  

CHIP: See section 15     

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Hazards:   n/a

Symbols:  n/a

Risk Phrases:   n/a

Safety Phrases:    n/a 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Cosmetics Directive 7^th Amendment: Not restricted 
 
 
 

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF LIFE

When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months and then at 6 monthly intervals. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.