WHITE LITHIUM GREASE

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 WHMIS symbols required on a supplier label: Emergency Overview Aerosolized, clear liquid. Hydrocarbon odour. Danger Flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Containers may explode if heated. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache and other central nervous system effects. Ingestion of large amounts may be harmful. May be an aspiration hazard. May cause eye and skin irritation. 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. In extremely high concentrations, product may act as an asphyxiant and cause increased breathing and pulse rates, fatigue and unconsciousness. Skin : May cause moderate to severe skin irritation. If product is sprayed directly on skin, symptoms of frostbite may be experienced including numbness, prickling and itching. Eyes : May cause eye irritation. Stinging or burning sensation, redness or watering. Spraying the product directly into the eyes may cause freezing, and could cause eye damage. Ingestion : May cause irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach. Symptoms may include pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. Product may present an aspiration hazard, if ingested in large amounts, causing life-threatening lung injury. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Repeated and prolonged exposure to solvents may cause brain and nervous system damage. Carcinogenic status : Possible cancer hazard. See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. Additional health hazards : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.

Environmental effects

This product contains marine pollutants. See Section 12 for more environmental information.