LIQUID WRENCH WITH CERFLON

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 D1B (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Toxic Material); 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 Colourless aerosol spray. Ether like odour. WARNING! Contents under pressure. Containers may explode if heated. POISON! May be fatal if too much is inhaled. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed in large amounts. Can enter the lungs and cause damage. May cause headache, nausea, dizziness and other symptoms of central nervous system depression. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Causes severe skin irritation. Possible cancer hazard - contains material which may cause cancer. Contains material that may be harmful in the environment.

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : May be fatal if too much is inhaled. 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. May result in unconsciousness and possibly death. In extremely high concentrations, product may act as an asphyxiant and cause increased breathing and pulse rates, fatigue and unconsciousness. Skin : Causes severe skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and possibly blistering, if product is left on the skin. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : May cause mild 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 to the mouth, throat and stomach. May produce mild central nervous system depression characterized by headache, nausea, vertigo, and stupor. Temporary vision impairment (cloudy or blurred vision) is possible. 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. Some reports have associated repeated, prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent central nervous system changes. Prolonged overexposure may cause liver and kidney effects. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard .See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

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