OCTANE PLUS

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). Emergency Overview Light amber liquid. Petroleum odour. WARNING! Combustible liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. May cause respiratory irritation. May be an aspiration hazard. May cause eye and skin irritation. Contains material which can cause damage to the blood system, the liver and the kidneys. Contains material which may cause cancer, based on animal data. Possible birth defect hazard - contains material that may cause birth defects, 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. Skin : May cause moderate skin irritation. Prolonged contact, such as when trapped against the skin under clothing or jewelry, may be more irritating. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes : May cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Ingestion : May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Material is 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. 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

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