Coghlan’s Fire Sticks 7940

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification of product or mixture Note to reader: This product in an untested mixture and GHS classification is based on the classification of the ingredients and their concentrations. Proprietary ingredients, if any, do NOT exhibit any health effects not listed in this SDS.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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Hazard pictograms

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Signal word

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Hazard statements

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Prevention

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Response

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Storage

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Disposal

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2.3 Other hazards

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Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Contact: No Skin Absorption: No Eye Contact: No Ingestion: No Inhalation: No Emergency Overview: This product is ignited to provide a heat source from which other fires may be started. When ignited, contact with skin can cause severe burns. Vapours and fumes created by burning the fire sticks may be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation if the smoke/vapours are inhaled. Do not inhale vapours or smoke from burning fire sticks. Prolonged exposure to these vapours through inhalation may cause eye and/or respiratory irritation, headache and/or nausea. Only use outdoors or indoors with proper ventilation. Effects of Short-Term (Acute) Exposure: Inhalation: Ensure that a burning fire sticks is not upwind of persons close. Prolonged inhalation of the smoke may cause eye and respiratory irritation and headache and/or nausea. Skin Contact: Contact with the fire sticks may cause skin irritation or sensitization. Skin rash may occur in persons predisposed to skin problems and in some cases upon initial contact. Prolonged use may produce sensitization in some people. Although it is recommended to wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling, ingestion of residues by touching mouth is not expected to have serious health effects. Wash hands and exposed skin after handling the fire sticks. Eye Contact: Smoke or vapours from the burning fire sticks may cause transient eye discomfort. Ingestion: Accidental ingestion may cause stomach upset and in case of gross consumption headache, nausea and dizziness. Immediately contact a POISON CONTROL CENTER, doctor or nearest hospital for treatment advice. Effects of Long-Term (Chronic) Exposure: Continued or prolonged use of this product may produce sensitization effects. Symptoms may be sudden with a rash occuring after use when no previous rash occurred through use. If this happens discontinue use or use skin protection to prevent reoccurrence.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Previous sensistization or a history of skin problems.