CARB MEDIC

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 A (Pressurized containers); Class B5 (Flammable Aerosols); 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 liquid, contained in a pressurized aerosol can. Solvent odour. Danger Extremely flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Containers may explode if heated. Flashback is possible. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed in large amounts. May be an aspiration hazard. Can enter the lungs and cause damage. Causes severe eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data. 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. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms of pulmonary edema (chest pain, shortness of breath) may be delayed. In extremely high concentrations, product may act as an asphyxiant and cause increased breathing and pulse rates, fatigue and unconsciousness. Skin : May cause moderate skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : Causes severe eye irritation. Symptoms may include stinging and tearing. If product is sprayed directly into the eyes, could cause freezing of the eye. Ingestion : May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Product may present an aspiration hazard, if ingested in large amounts, causing life-threatening lung injury. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : May cause birth defects. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.