Powers Trak-It Fuel Cell

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200). Hazardous classification Extremely flammable gas;

Acute Health Hazards

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 A (Pressurized containers); Class B1 (Flammable Gases). Emergency Overview Colourless gas. Mildly olefinic odor. DANGER! Extremely flammable gas. Contents under pressure. May cause flash fire. Asphyxiant, can replace oxygen in confined area. Inhalation may cause respiratory irritation and central nervous system depression. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : Excessive inhalation of vapours can cause nasal and respiratory irritation, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, possible unconscousness, and even asphyxiation. Asphyxiant, can replace oxygen in confined area. In extremely high concentrations, product may act as an asphyxiant and cause increased breathing and pulse rates, fatigue and unconsciousness. Skin : Not an irritant. Contact with liquid may cause frostbite. Symptoms of frostbite may include numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : Gas may cause mild irritation. Causes frostbite burns to eyes. Ingestion : Not an expected route of entry under normal conditions of use. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged exposure may cause nasal irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in kidney effects. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.