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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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 D1A (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material).

2.2 Label elements

Phrases recommended to appear on a supplier label, can be found in Section 15 WHMIS symbols required on a supplier label: Emergency Overview Clear, yellow-green liquid. Hydrocarbon odour. Warning! POISON! May be fatal if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if absorbed through the skin. Harmful if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Contains material which can cause damage to the blood system, the liver and the kidneys. Contains material which may cause cancer, 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. Inhalation in very high concentrations may result in blood system effects, such as red blood cell fragility. May result in unconsciousness and possibly death. Skin : May cause moderate to severe skin irritation. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes : Causes severe eye irritation. May cause burning sensation, redness and tearing (watering). Ingestion : May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Ingestion may cause symptoms similar to inhalation. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin.

Contains

2-butoxyethanol. 2-Butoxyethanol has been reported to cause blood disorders resulting in kidney, liver, and spleen damage to laboratory animals in long-range studies. Humans are less sensitive to these effects. Effects appear to be species specific. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.