G1500 Thinner

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

and suggested WHMIS Hazard Categories H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H312 Harmful in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H332 Harmful if inhaled H335 May cause respiratory irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H351 Suspected of causing cancer H401 Toxic to aquatic life

Classifications

Flammable liquid 2 Flash point < 23°C and initial boiling point > 35°C (95°F) Dermal Toxicity 4 Dermal>1000+<=2000mg/kg Inhalation Toxicity 4 Gases>2500+<=20000ppm, Vapors>10+<=20mg/l, Dusts&mists>1+<=5mg/l Skin corrosive 2 Reversible adverse effects in dermal tissue, Draize score: >= 2.3 < 4.0 or persistent inflammation Eye corrosive 2A Eye irritant: Subcategory 2A, Reversible in 21 days Carcinogen 2 Limited evidence of human or animal carcinogenicity Organ toxin single 3 Transient target organ effects- Narcotic effects- Respiratory exposure tract irritation

Aspiration hazard

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1: Known (regarded)- human evidence - hydrocarbons with kinematic viscosity < or = 20.5 mm2/s at 40° C. Acute aquatic toxicity C2

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking P233 Keep container tightly closed P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment P242 Use only non-sparking tools P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403+P235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Signal word

Danger