DOT 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H335

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : If product is heated or mists are formed, inhalation may cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. May produce mild central nervous system depression characterized by headache, nausea, vertigo, and stupor. Skin : May cause mild skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. Eyes : May cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Ingestion May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as depression of the central nervous system. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin. May cause damage to the liver and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if ingested Carcinogenic status : Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12

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 D2B (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Toxic Material).