"Cereclor" 42 / 42SS / 48 / 70

Revision date : 2000-04-27


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Revision date

2000-04-27

Product name

"Cereclor" 42 / 42SS / 48 / 70

Product Synonyms

Chloroalkanes; chlorinated paraffins; paraffin waxes; long-chain chlorinated paraffins; hydrocarbon waxes, chloro

CAS No.

63449-39-8

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Plasticiser, paints, fire retardant, extreme pressure lubricant, solvent/leather softener

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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Contact may cause eye or skin irritation. Low acute toxicity. Combustion or elevated temperatures will produce corrosive gases. Alkali and alkaline earth metals react violently with chlorinated organic compounds. Read the entire MSDS for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May cause irritation. Skin Contact: May cause irritation. Not significantly absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: May cause irritation Ingestion: Unlikely to be hazardous if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

No cases of poisoning or contact allergies have been reported following occupational exposure. Carcinogenicity Chlorinated paraffin waxes are not classified as carcinogenic by IARC NTP or