STAR BRITE AEROSOL MARINE GREASE GUN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: This product consists of a grease mixture packaged in an aerosol gun with Nitrogen as the propellant. The grease mixture is a dark, green semi-solid with a petroleum odor. The Nitrogen propellant gas is a colorless, odorless gas. Health Hazards: The health hazards associated with overexposure are minimal, due to the small size of the container and small volume of the contents. The Nitrogen propellant gas is inert and does not present a

Health hazards

If a release of many containers of this product occurs at the same time, an oxygen-deficient environment can occur, resulting in a hazard of asphyxiation. If the container is heated or punctured, rupture of the container may occur, and may cause injury. Flammability Hazards: The grease mixture of this product can ignite if highly heated. Persons responding to an emergency such as a fire that involves this product must take precautions to avoid potential injury from containers that rupture. Reactivity Hazards This product is not reactive. (BLUE) 1 not volatile and does not produce vapors. In event that rupture occurs of a large quantity of containers, especially in a confined space, an oxygen- deficient environment may be created due to the release of the Nitrogen propellant gas. Individuals breathing such an atmosphere may experience FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 1 symptoms which include headaches, ringing in ears, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness, nausea, vomiting, and depression of all the senses. Under some circumstances of overexposure, death may occur. The effects associated with various levels of oxygen are as follows:

Environmental hazards

Release of the grease mixture may cause adverse effects to the environment, plants and animals. Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must have personal protective equipment and fire protection appropriate for the situation to which they are responding. SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE BY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE: Contact with this product is not expected to cause significant adverse health effects, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM due to the small size of container and limited amount of gas within the container. INHALATION: Inhalation of this product is unlikely, as the grease product is

Physical hazards

YELLOW) CONCENTRATION OF OXYGEN OBSERVED EFFECT 0 12-16% Oxygen: Breathing and pulse rate increase, muscular coordination slightly disturbed. 10-14% Oxygen: Emotional upset, abnormal fatigue, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT disturbed respiration. 6-10% Oxygen: Nausea, vomiting, collapse, or loss of EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY consciousness. Below 6%: Convulsive movements, possible See respiratory collapse, and death. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES: Contact of the grease mixture with the skin is not expected to cause adverse effect if contact is brief and the For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications product is washed-off. See Section 16 for Definition of Ratings (Continued) CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES (continued): Prolonged or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and result in dermatitis with symptoms of dry, itchy, red skin. Serious injury can arise if oil-based products under high pressure, such as this product, are accidentally discharged or injected into the flesh beneath the skin or into the eyes. Serious tissue destruction can result, requiring immediate medical attention. Emergency surgery may be required to decompress the injured area and to remove dead tissue and/or free-lying lubricant. INGESTION: Not a likely route of exposure. If ingested, irritation of the gastric system and a laxative effect may occur with symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Potential health effects

OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE An Explanation in Lay Terms. Over-exposure to this gas mixture may cause the following health effects. ACUTE: Acute exposure to the product is not expected to cause significant adverse health effects, unless rapid release of the product results in injection of the grease mixture under the skin. CHRONIC: Chronic skin contact may result in dermatitis. TARGET ORGANS ACUTE Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system. CHRONIC Skin

EC Classification

Xi Irritating

Hazard statements

R 38 Irritating to skin

Precautionary statements

S 2 Keep out of reach of children. S 15 Keep away from heat. S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 45: In case of accident, or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).