Primer 1091

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS Classification

Class B2 (Flammable Liquids) Class D1B (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Toxic Material) 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). Flammable liquid

Health hazards

Emergency Overview Red liquid. Solvent odour. Warning!! Flammable liquid and vapour. Vapour may cause flash fire! Burns with colourless flame. POISON! May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed, cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin and eye irritation. May be an aspiration hazard. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data.

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. Affected person could experience a latent period of no symptoms, followed by blurred vision and possibly blindness. Skin : May cause mild to moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes : May cause mild to moderate irritation. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Ingestion May cause blindness if swallowed - cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Affected person could experience a latent period of no symptoms, followed by blurred vision and possibly blindness. May result in unconsciousness and possibly death. May be an aspiration hazard. 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 exposure can cause central nervous system effects. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards Potential teratogen. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.