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Chemical Datasheet

PETROLATUM

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 8009-03-8
 none data unavailable
  • PTL
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none
  • PETROLATUM (WHITE)
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Dark brown, green, amber or white odorless thick liquid. Floats on water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
Combustible. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
LIQUID: Irritating to eyes. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
PETROLATUM is unreactive in most circumstances.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Extinguish with foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool exposed containers with water. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Stop discharge if possible. Keep people away. Avoid contact with liquid. Isolate and remove discharged material. Notify local health and pollution control agencies. (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
No information available.
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No information available.
First Aid
EYES: wash with water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula: data unavailable
Flash Point: 360 to 430°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: 100 to 135°F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.865 at 140°F Estimated. (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point: Very high. (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names