METHYL HYDRATE

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 B2 (Flammable Liquids); 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 liquid. Alcohol odour. DANGER! Flammable liquid and vapour. Vapour may cause flash fire! Burns with colourless flame. POISON! May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed in sufficient quantities. Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Causes eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Affected person could experience a latent period of no symptoms, followed by blurred vision and possibly blindness. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause irritation in some cases. May be an aspiration hazard. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data.

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. Affected person could experience a latent period of no symptoms, followed by blurred vision and possibly blindness. Skin : Direct skin contact may result in little or no irritation. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes : Contact with liquid may cause moderate irritation. May cause burning sensation, redness and tearing (watering). Ingestion : May cause blindness if swallowed - cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Affected person could experience a latent period of no symptoms, followed by blurred vision and possibly blindness. May result in unconsciousness and possibly death. 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 or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Carcinogenic status : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : May cause birth defects. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.