MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
1) IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND COMPANY INFORMATION
Product Name: Wax Paper
CN/ HS Number : 4811 40 00
Company Name: Aerographics Paper Private Limited
Address: E- 40 MIDC, Hingna Road, Nagpur-440028, Maharashtra, India
Phone No.: 07104- 234689
2) COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition: Wax paper is a base paper coated with paraffin or microcrystalline waxes. This base paper is generally wood-free and has a basis weight of 35 - 45 g/m².
Quality/Duration of storage: Depending upon the type of coating, a distinction is drawn between paper which has a layer of wax on the surface only and paper which is completely impregnated with wax. Surface-coated paper is primarily water-repellent, but can still absorb small quantities of water. The completely impregnated paper is considered waterproof. Waxed papers are impermeable to aroma.
Intended use: Waxed paper is used for packaging foodstuffs (bread, sweets), metal goods (razor blades) and the like
3) RISK FACTORS AND LOSS PREVENTION
RF Temperature: Waxed paper requires particular temperature, humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions
Most favorable travel temperature range: 0 - 25°C
Optimum travel temperature: 20°C
Temperatures may also briefly dip below 0°C during cargo handling. Attention must be paid to the melting temperature of the coating. Paraffin-coated paper must be protected from temperatures of > 45°C, as the melting point of paraffin is between 50 and 60°C. The melting point of microcrystalline waxes is between 60 and 80°C, so wax-coated paper must not be exposed to temperatures > 55°C
RF Humidity/Moisture: Waxed paper requires particular temperature, humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions
Relative humidity: 65- 70%
Water content: 5 - 9% (in relation to waxed paper)
Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 70%
RF Ventilation: Waxed paper requires particular temperature, humidity/moisture and possibly ventilation conditions
Recommended ventilation conditions/ air exchange rate: 6 changes/hour (airing), if the dew point of the external air is lower than the dew point of the hold air.
RF Biotic activity: N/A
RF Gases : N/A
RF Self-heating/Spontaneous combustion: Since waxed paper is a flammable material it should be
protected from sparks and smoking must be strictly prohibited.
Unlike CO2, water and foam cause considerable cargo losses due to wetting and swelling when used as fire-extinguishing agents.
RF Odor
Active behavior: Waxed paper does not release any odor
Passive behavior : Waxed paper is sensitive to unpleasant and/or pungent foreign odors.
RF Contamination
Active behavior: Waxed paper is a clean cargo.
Passive behavior : Waxed paper must in particular be stowed away from colorants, acids, chemicals and fats/oils. Wax-coated paper must not come into contact with fats, as the waxes are soluble in fats. Physiological suitability for food use must be ensured as waxed papers are often also used for packaging foodstuffs and similar products.
RF Mechanical influences: Waxed paper is insensitive to static loads, but is sensitive to impact. The risk of damage is greatest during cargo handling. Since exposure to moisture reduces mechanical strength, the product must be kept absolutely dry.
RF Toxicity/Hazards to health: N/A
RF Shrinkage/Shortage/Theft: N/A
RF Insect infestation/Diseases: N/A