CHO-SHIELD 2003 Part A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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 B2 (Flammable Liquids) Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material) Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material) OSHA This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200). Hazardous classification Flammable liquid

Health hazards

Emergency Overview Straw coloured liquid. Slight odour. Warning! Causes skin and eye irritation. Harmful or fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). May cause central nervous system depression. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and central nervous system depression. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Prolonged or repeated overexposure could cause disorders of the nervous system, liver and kidneys. Possible sensitizer. Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data. Contains material which may be a teratogen. May have mutagenic effects.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. May cause headache, nausea, drowsiness or other effects on the central nervous system. Inhalation of fumes may result in metal fume fever, a flu-like illness. Symptoms of metal fume fever may include fever, fatigue, vomiting, muscle aches and shortness of breath. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms of pulmonary edema (chest pain, shortness of breath) may be delayed. Skin : May cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling. Eyes : May cause mild to moderate irritation. Symptoms will include pain, redness and tearing. Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and central nervous system depression. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 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 skin contact may cause irritation, defatting or dermatitis (rash). Silver in the form of a finely divided dust may cause discoloration in contact with skin, and argyrosis in case of inhalation. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. If dusts are formed, inhalation may cause adverse lung effects. Prolonged overexposure to product can result in permanent central nervous system changes. Silver in the form of a finely divided dust may cause discoloration in contact with skin, and argyrosis in case of inhalation. Carcinogenic status Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards Potential teratogen. Possible mutagen. Possible sensitizer. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.