FPPF Biodiesel Fuel Power

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS Classification

Class B3 (Combustible Liquids); Class D1A (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material). Emergency Overview : Clear to slightly hazy amber liquid. Solvent odor. Warning! Combustible liquid and vapor. Harmful or fatal if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes central nervous system depression. Severe skin and eye irritant. Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation Harmful or fatal if inhaled. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diziness, drowsiness and other symptoms of central nervous system depression. May result in unconsciousness and possibly death. Skin May cause moderate to severe skin irritation. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes May cause moderate to severe irritation. Ingestion Ingestion may irritate digestive tract and cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be fatal if very large amounts are swallowed. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure : Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.