MILEMAX DIESEL MILEAGE IMPROVER

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 B3 (Combustible Liquids); 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 Dark amber liquid. Petroleum odour. Warning! Combustible liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. May cause respiratory irritation. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). May be an aspiration hazard. Can enter the lungs and cause damage. Causes skin irritation. Repeated absorption may cause disorder of central nervous system, liver, kidneys and blood. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, based on animal data. Possible cancer hazard - contains material which may cause cancer. This product contains marine pollutants.

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. Could result in pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Symptoms of pulmonary edema (chest pain, shortness of breath) may be delayed. Skin : May cause moderate skin irritation. May cause redness and itching or burning sensation. Product may be absorbed. Eyes : May cause mild eye irritation. Symptoms may include redness, itching and swelling. Ingestion : May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Ingestion may cause symptoms similar to inhalation. Material is an aspiration hazard. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or subsequent vomiting may cause chemical pneumonitis, which can be fatal. Ingestion of large quantities of nitrates may affect oxygen transport in the blood and blood system, causing methemoglobinemia. Could cause cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood). Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Repeated overexposure to naphthalene may cause destruction of red blood cells with anemia, fever, jaundice and kidney and liver damage. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : May cause birth defects. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

This product contains marine pollutants. See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.