Cyanamide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H317, H335, H351, H361d, H361f, H373

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Thyroid.