SQUEAL MEDIC

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 B5 (Flammable Aerosols); 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 Aerosol spray. Metallic silver liquid. Petroleum odour. DANGER! Extremely flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Container may explode if heated. Harmful if inhaled. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May be an aspiration hazard. Can enter the lungs and cause damage. Causes skin irritation. Nerves in the extremities may be damaged by prolonged overexposure, possibly irreversibly. 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. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Can be absorbed through skin. Eyes : May cause eye irritation. If product is sprayed directly into the eyes, could cause freezing of the eye. Ingestion : May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. 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. Contains n-hexane. Prolonged overexposure may cause peripheral neuropathy, damage to the nerves of the hands and feet. 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.