CHAIN LUBE W/MOLY

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 Grey liquid. Aerosol spray. Hydrocarbon odour. Danger. Flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Containers may explode if heated. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. May be an aspiration hazard. Causes skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Components of the product may affect the nervous system. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data. Contains material that may be harmful in the environment.

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. In extremely high concentrations, product may act as an asphyxiant and cause increased breathing and pulse rates, fatigue and unconsciousness. Skin : May cause moderate to severe 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 : May cause irritation. Symptoms include: Mild redness, watering, stinging. Spraying the product directly into the eyes may cause freezing, and could cause eye damage. 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. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to various organic solvents with internal organ, brain and nervous system damage. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : Potential teratogen. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

Contains material that may be harmful in the environment. See Section 12 for more environmental information.