Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARY
KAO WAX EB-FF
This document is a high-level summary intended to provide the general public with anoverview of product safety for this substance. It is not intended to replace the Safety Data
Sheet, which is available from suppliers and should be referred to for full details ofrecommended safety procedures for each type of use. It is not intended to replace orsupersede manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for their consumer products containing
this substance.
1. Substance Identity
Brand Name: KAO WAX EB-FF
Chemical Name: N,N'-Ethylenebis(stearamide)
CAS Number: 110-30-5

2. Uses and Applications
KAO WAX EB-FF is a lubricant of fatty amide base. KAO WAX EB-FF is used as lubricant
for improving the flowability of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resins (ABS resin), polystyrene(PS) and copolymers, poly vinyl chloride (PVC) and polyolefin, and as lubricant for shellmolding. Further KAO WAX EB-FF is used as antiblocking agent for flexible PVC.
These molded resins containing KAO WAX EB-FF are used home electronics, electrical andelectronic products, article for daily use, stationery, furniture and automobile components,and others.

3. Physical/Chemical Properties
KAO WAX EB-FF has no identified physicochemical hazards.
PropertyValue

Physical state

Pulverizing powderColour

WhiteOdour

Slightly characteristic odour

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7.2 (1% suspension(n-butanol/water=9/1))
0.49 g/cm3 (20°C) (68℉),
0.815 g/cm3 (160°C) (320℉),

Density (Specific gravity)

0.794 g/cm3 (190°C) (374℉)
Melting point

141.5 – 146.5 °C (286.7 – 295.7℉)

Boiling point

No information available
296 °C (564.8℉) (CLEVELAND open cup

Flash pointmethod)
UPPER LIMIT: No information available

Flammability or Explosive properties

LOWER LIMIT: No information available

Auto – ignition temperature

No information available

Vapour pressure

13 Pa at 25 °C (77℉)

Water solubility

Insoluble

Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

No information available
10 mPa･s (160 °C) (320℉),

Viscosity

5 mPa･s (190 °C) (374℉),
4 mPa･s (200 °C) (392℉)

4. Human Health Safety Assessment
Based on the available experimental data, KAO WAX EB-FF does not pose any hazards tohuman.
Effect Assessment
Acute Toxicity
oral/ dermal
Irritationskin/ eyeSensitization
Toxicity after repeated exposure
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Toxicity for reproduction

2 of 5ResultNo acute toxicity after oral/ dermal exposure inpractical use
The substance does not cause damage to any organs
following single exposure.
Based on the available data not considered to be
irritating to skin or eyes.
Based on the available data not considered to cause
allergic skin reaction.
Based on the available data not considered to cause
damage to organs through prolonged or repeated oral
exposure in practical use.
Based on the available data not considered to cause
genetic defects.
Based on the available data not considered to cause
cancer.
Based on the available data not considered to bedamaging to fertility or the unborn child.

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5. Environmental Safety Assessment
Based on the available information, KAO WAX EB-FF is not expected to cause toxicity toaquatic organisms under test conditions. Adverse effects on microorganisms in waste watertreatment plants are not expected. Though the substance is not readily biodegradable, theadverse effects in the environment are not expected, because of the low water solubility andthe therefore very limited bioavailability. The chemical does not accumulate in the food chain,because KAO WAX EB-FF is not PBT/ vPvB.
Effect Assessment

ResultAquatic Toxicity

No adverse effects observed in the range of thesubstances water solubility.

Biodegradation

Not readily biodegradable

Not bioaccumulating in organisms and not toxic,
hence not considered a PBT or vPvB substance.
*PBT=Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB=Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
PBT/ vPvB conclusion*

6. Exposure
Consumer
KAO WAX EB-FF is used to various resin molded articles for home electronics, electricaland electronic products, article for daily use, stationery, furniture and automobile
components, and others. Since it is thought that this substance hardly elutes from thesemolded resins, it is thought that the exposure to KAO WAX EB-FF is at the safe level for
consumers. Since no adverse effects were observed in any of the performed toxicologicaltests, these applications do not give rise to concern.
WorkerThe exposure can occur either in a KAO WAX EB-FF manufacturing facility or in the various
industrial facilities that use KAO WAX EB-FF. Those working with the substance in industrial
operations could be exposed during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures.
Since no adverse effects were observed in any of the performed toxicological tests working
with these substances is not considered to be a risk. Nevertheless, as a generalrecommendation, only qualified and trained workers shall handle the neat substance. And
generally each manufacturing facility offers a thorough training program for employees andappropriate work processes, as well as safety equipment (goggles and gloves) in place tolimit unnecessary exposure. Safety showers and eye-wash stations are accessible nearby.
Workers have been trained to follow the safety measures.
Environment
It is thought that there is almost no discharged of this substance by use of the resin molded
articles for consumers. Additionally, it is thought that there is also almost no discharged towaste water treatment plants from industrial sites such as manufacturing, preparation,handling and storage. Adverse effects of KAO WAX EB-FF towards aquatic organisms werenot observed in any of the performed tests and the substance is not expected to accumulate
in the food chain. Therefore all identified uses of the substance are assessed as safe for theenvironment.

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7. Risk management recommendations
When using chemicals make sure that there is adequate ventilation. Always use appropriate
chemical resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear eye protection
such as chemical goggles. Do not eat, drink, or smoke where chemicals are handled,processed, or stored. Wash hands and skin following contact. If the substance gets into youreyes, rinse eyes thoroughly for at least 15 minutes with tap water and seek medical attention.
All effluent releases that may contain the substance should be directed to a (municipal)
waste water treatment plant that removes the substance from the final releases to thereceiving water. Releases to air are not expected and therefore no specificrecommendations are required.

8. Regulatory Information/Classification and Labelling
Under GHS substances are classified according to their physical, health, and environmental
hazards. The hazards are communicated via specific labels and the (M)SDS. GHS attempts
to standardize hazard communication so that the intended audience (workers, consumers,transport workers, and emergency responders) can better understand the hazards of thechemicals in use.
Labeling according to UN GHS
UN GHS is the basis for country specific GHS labeling.
KAO WAX EB-FF may be assigned to following GHS classification.
Classification and labeling information
KAO WAX EB-FF is not labeled according to UN GHS which is the basis for country specific

GHS labeling.
Hazard Statements:
No hazard statements required
Signal Word
No signal word required
The laws of manufacturing, sale, transport, use and disposal are different among countries
or areas. Details are referred to Safety Data Sheet provided by the supplier.

9. Conclusion
KAO WAX EB-FF is not classified as hazardous for human health or the environment.
Further, as a result of the PBT/vPvB assessment it is found that the substance is notconsidered to be a PBT/vPvB.
Based on the lack of adverse effects in all tests performed a risk to the general public is not
anticipated.

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For further information on this substance or product safety summaries in general, pleasecontact:
Name

Kao Corporation, Global Chemical Business

Telephone number+81-3-5630-7700

Fax number+81-3-5630-7889

E-mail address

chemical@kao.co.jp

Additional information can be found at the International Council of Chemical Associations
portal, found at http://www.icca-chem.org/.

11. GlossaryAcute Toxicity

Adverse effects that result from a single exposure

Biodegradation

Biological degradation of a substance in environments

Bioaccumulation

Accumulation of substances in environments

Carcinogenicity
Toxicity after repeatedexposure

Action influence to cause a cancer
Adverse effects that result from repeated exposure

GHS

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling ofChemicals

HazardHazardous property for human health or environments

Mutagenicity

Effects to induce gene mutations

Toxicity forreproduction

Adverse effects for teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, andreproductivity

SensitizationInducibility of allergy

12. Date of Issue
Dec. 20, 2016

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