Lacquer Thinner Vancouver

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview WARNING ! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. May be harmful if swallowed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Potential Acute Health Effects

See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms. Hazardous by the following route of exposure: of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Prolonged inhalation exposure can lead to central nervous system (CNS) depression. Note to Physician Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or from vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possible death. This product contains methanol. Acute exposure to methanol, either through ingestion or breathing high airborne concentrations can result in symptoms appearing between 40 minutes and 72 hours after exposure. Symptoms and signs are usually limited to CNS, eyes and gastrointestinal tract. Because of the initial CNS’s effects of headache, vertigo, lethargy and confusion, there may be an impression of ethanol intoxication. Blurred vision, decreased acuity and photophobia are common complaints. Treatment with ipecac or lavage is indicated in any patient presenting within two hours of ingestion. A profound metabolic acidosis occurs in severe poisoning and serum bicarbonate levels are a more accurate measure of severity than serum methanol levels. Treatment protocols are available from most major hospitals and early collaboration with appropriate hospitals is recommended. This product contains Toluene, a known central nervous system (CNS) depressant. Handle situation of misuse accordingly.