788 Lacquer Thinner

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. WHMIS 2015 defined hazards Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Specific treatment (see information on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. WHMIS 2015: Health Hazard(s) None known not otherwise classified (HHNOC) WHMIS 2015: Physical None known Hazard(s) not otherwise

Classified (HNOC)

Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.