ENGINE BRITE GEL

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 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 WHMIS symbols required on a supplier label: Emergency Overview Grey liquid.Aerosol spray. Petroleum odour. WARNING! Contents under pressure. Container may explode if heated. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed in large amounts. May be an aspiration hazard. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Causes eye, skin and respiratory irritation. May cause skin sensitization. Contains material which may cause cancer, 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 skin irritation. Can be absorbed through skin. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : May cause eye 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 may cause symptoms similar to inhalation. May be an aspiration hazard. 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. Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in kidney effects. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : Possible sensitizer. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

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