1010 Contact Cement

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 WHMIS / OSHA Status: This material is considered hazardous by WHMIS 2015 and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid – Category 2 Inhalation Toxicity – Acute Toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosive – Category 2 Eye corrosive – 2A (Eye irritant: Subcategory 2A) Skin sensitizer – Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer– Category 1 Mutagen- Category 1B Carcinogen- Category 1B Reproductive toxin- Category 1A

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation Harmful if inhaled May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child

Hazard pictograms

1

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Use personal protective equipment as required In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Do NOT induce vomiting Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention If irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention In case of fire: Use fire fighting agent suitable for flammable liquids such as dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish Store locked up Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed and cool. Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local authority requirements. Incineration is the preferred method of disposal.