DRY GRAPHITE

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 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 Black liquid aerosol. Hydrocarbon odour. DANGER! Extremely flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Container may explode if heated. May cause severe eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. May be harmful if swallowed. May be an aspiration hazard. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying and irritation.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May cause irritation to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache 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 mild skin irritation. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : May cause moderate to severe irritation. If product is sprayed directly into the eyes, could cause freezing of the eye. Ingestion : Not an expected route of entry under normal conditions of use. However, if the product is sprayed directly into mouth and large amounts of the liquid concentrate are swallowed, it may cause irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as depression of the central nervous system. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.