Paraffin wax fume

Agent Name
Paraffin wax fume
CAS Number
8002-74-2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hard paraffin; Hartparaffin; Hydrocarbon wax; Paraffin; Paraffin wax; Paraffin wax (petroleum); Paraffin waxes; Paraffin waxes and hydrocarbon waxes; Paraffin, hard; Poly(methylene)wax; Synthetic paraffin wax, Fischer-Tropsch; Wax extract; Wax, hydrocarbon; Wax, paraffin; Zeresin; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Paraffin wax is a white to slightly yellowish, odorless solid. [Note: Consists of a mixture of high molecular weight hydrocarbons (e.g., C36H74).]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
"Used in candles, lubricants, crayons, floor polishes, cosmetics, chewing gum." [CAMEO]
Comments
An eye, nose and throat irritant; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
2 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 390 deg F;
NFPA
must be preheated

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