RustGuard-S

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Major route(s) of entry Skin contact. Inhalation No significant adverse health effects are expected to occur upon short-term exposure. At elevated temperatures, and/or in enclosed spaces, product mist or vapors may irritate the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, bronchi and lungs. Skin contact This material can cause skin irritation from prolonged or repeated contact. Injection under the skin can cause inflammation and swelling. Injection of pressurised hydrocarbons can cause severe permanent tissue damage. Initial symptoms may be minor. Injection of petroleum hydrocarbons requires immediate medical attention. Eye contact This product can cause transient mild eye irritation with short-term contact with liquid sprays or mists. Symptoms include stinging, watering, redness and swelling. Ingestion If swallowed, large volumes of material can cause generalized depression, headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Smaller doses can cause a laxative effect. If aspirated into the lungs, liquid can cause lung damage. Chronic Health This product contains a petroleum-based mineral oil. Prolonged or repeated Effects Summary skin contact can cause mild irritation and inflammation characterized by drying, cracking, (dermatitis) or oil acne. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of petroleum-based mineral oil mists at concentration above applicable work- place exposure levels can cause respiratory irritation or other pulmonary effects. Conditions aggravated Disorders of the following organs or organ systems that may be aggravated by Exposure by significant exposure to this material or its components include: SKIN Target Organs This material may cause damage to the following organs: SKIN Carcinogen This product is not known to contain any component at concentration above 0.1% which are considered carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.