WHEEL CLEANER

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 D1A (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class D2A (Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects, Very Toxic Material); Class E (Corrosive Material).

2.2 Label elements

Phrases recommended to appear on a supplier label, can be found in WHMIS symbols required on a supplier label: Emergency Overview Colourless liquid. Ether like odour. Warning! POISON! May be fatal if inhaled. Harmful or fatal if absorbed through the skin. Harmful if swallowed. Severe respiratory irritation (from vapours or mists) is possible. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Causes severe skin and eye irritation, possible burns on prolonged contact. 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.

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. Inhalation in very high concentrations may result in blood system effects, such as red blood cell fragility. Liver and kidney injuries may occur. Skin : Direct, short contact may cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Prolonged contact may produce chemical burns to affected skin areas. May be absorbed and cause symptoms similar to those for inhalation. Eyes : Severely irritating or corrosive. May cause burning sensation, redness and tearing (watering). May cause irreversible eye damage. Ingestion : May cause severe irritation and corrosive damage in the mouth, throat and stomach. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ingestion may cause symptoms similar to inhalation. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and defatting of the skin. Repeated absorption may cause disorder of central nervous system, liver, kidneys and blood. Carcinogenic status Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

See ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.