Gunwash (Cleaning Thinners)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H318, H331, H335, H336, H351, H361d, H373

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Alcoholic

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Causes damage to the optic nerves (eyes) if swallowed. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use water fog, dry chemical, CO2 or ‘alcohol’ foam to extinguish. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be sensitive to static discharge. Static discharges or other ignition sources at temperatures higher than the flash point could cause a fire. May form explosive peroxides. Rate of peroxide formation is not known. Environmental precautions: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Alcoholic. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, dermal - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 3 (vapor) Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Carcinogen - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure - Category 3 narcotic effects,Respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure - Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity - Category 1