CHO-SHIELD 2003C

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS Classification

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

Health hazards

Emergency Overview Clear liquid. Solvent odour. Warning! Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes eye irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause irritation to upper respiratory system. May cause central nervous system depression. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Can enter the lungs and cause damage.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation Inhalation of vapours in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system. May cause headache, nausea, drowsiness or other effects on the central nervous system. Skin : Direct skin contact may cause slight or mild, transient irritation. Eyes : May cause severe eye irritation. Ingestion May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Prolonged overexposure to product can result in permanent central nervous system changes. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.