PORC-A-FIX

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS information: This product is a WHMIS Controlled Product. It meets one or more of the criteria for a controlled product provided in Part IV of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR). WHMIS classification: Class B3 (Combustible Liquids); Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material).

2.2 Label elements

Phrases recommended to appear on a supplier label, can be found in WHMIS symbols required on a supplier label: Emergency Overview White liquid. Solvent odour. Danger Flammable liquid and vapour. May be ignited by open flames and sparks. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. If solvents separate into a top layer and are ingested, ingestion could cause aspiration of the chemical into the lungs. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause headache, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms of central nervous system depression. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). May cause eye and skin irritation. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data. Possible cancer hazard - contains material which may cause cancer. Note: Materials such as rags used with this product may begin to burn by themselves.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms of pulmonary edema (chest pain, shortness of breath) may be delayed. Skin : May cause moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Eyes : May cause mild to moderate irritation. Ingestion May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. If solvents separate into a top layer and are ingested, ingestion could cause aspiration of the chemical into the lungs. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. If dusts are formed, inhalation may cause adverse lung effects. Pneumoconiosis, or “dusty lung” disease, may result from chronic exposure to any dust. Carcinogenic status Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : May cause birth defects. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.