Isoparafine Specification and Safety Information
DESCRIPTION
It is a colorless, high purity, hydrogenated and odorless liquid. The solvent has low reactivity and toxicity. Low levels of olefins and volatile organic compounds, featuring greater chemical stability compared to aliphatic solvents. Composed mainly of cycloparaffinic and isoparaffinic hydrocarbons.
PROPERTIES
See the tests, specification, Solven method and reference method in the PDF file available for download.
APPLICATION / MAIN USES
It is used in chemical processes such as degreasers, domestic and industrial detergents, insecticide formulations, printing inks, automotive products, water treatment chemicals. It is used as a fluid for the formulation of Protective Oil.
PACKAGING, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Product must be kept away from sources of ignition, in a cool, dry place, protected from bad weather. The shelf life of this product is 36 months from the date of manufacture, under the recommended conditions of storage and/or original packaging.
CLASSIFICATION FOR TRANSPORT
Product not classified according to current transport legislation.
ADOPTED CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Standard ABNT-NBR 14725-Part 2: 2009. Adoption of the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, UN.
STORAGE
P-404 Store in a closed container.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Aspect:
- Physical state: Liquid;
- Appearance: Clear;
- Color: Colorless.
Odor: Characteristic of Hydrocarbons.
Odor threshold: Not available.
pH: Not Applicable.
Melting point/freezing point: -40 to 6°C.
Initial boiling point and boiling temperature range: 260 to 335°C.
Flash point: Min. +138 °C Closed Vessel (ASTM D-92).
Evaporation rate: Not available.
Flammability: Not Available.
Lower/upper limit of flammability or explosiveness: Upper (LSE): 6.0%, Lower (LIE): 1.0%.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Relative density: 0.800 – 0.840 (water as standard).
Solubilities: – Common organic solvents: Soluble / – Water: not soluble.
Partition coefficient – n-octanol/water: Not Applicable.
Auto-ignition temperature: > 225°C.
Decomposition temperature: Not available.
Viscosity: Kinematics – 0.05 cm2/s (5 cSt) at 40°C.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: There are no specific test data available regarding the reactivity of this product or its ingredients.
Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of Hazardous Reaction: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions of storage and use.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, ignition sources, incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong Oxidizing Agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be formed.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity:
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Repeated or prolonged contact may dry out and cause mild skin irritation;
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation: May cause irritation in contact with eyes;
- Respiratory or skin sensitization: Inhalation of vapors causes respiratory and mucosal irritations;
- Germ cell mutagenicity: Insufficient information for classification;
- Carcinogenicity: Not considered a carcinogen for classification;
- Reproductive toxicity: Insufficient information for classification;
- Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure: Insufficient information for classification;
- Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure: Insufficient information for classification;Aspiration hazard: When heated, product vapors can enter the lungs and cause damage such as: Chemical pneumonia.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Leaks and spills can cause mortality of aquatic organisms, harm wildlife, particularly birds. It can impart undesirable qualities to water, affecting its use.
Persistence and Degradability: The product is expected to be readily degraded.
Bioaccumulative potential: Bioaccumulative potential is not expected.
Mobility in soil: The product easily infiltrates the soil.
Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow to enter soil, rainwater or sewers.
CONSIDERATIONS ON FINAL DESTINATION
Recommended methods for final disposal: Must be disposed of as hazardous waste in accordance with local legislation. Treatment and disposal must be evaluated specifically for each product. Federal, state and municipal legislation should be consulted, among these: CONAMA Resolution 005/1993, ABNT-NBR 10.004/2004 and ABNT-NBR 16725.
Product Rest: Keep product residues in their original packaging, in accordance with applicable legislation. Disposal must be carried out as established for the product, recommending reprocessing and incineration routes.
Used packaging: Never reuse empty packaging, as they may contain product residues and must be kept closed and sent to be destroyed in an appropriate place. In this case, it is recommended to send it to drum recovery or incineration routes. When the container is empty, contaminated with the product, it can be sent to packaging recycling companies, authorized by the environmental agency.