WANEFLEX TM 626

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H315+H320, H332, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

SUMMARY OF HAZARD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION Liquid. Does not mix with water. Sinks in water. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. May cause SENSITISATION by inhalation. [1] Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4, Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Skin Corr./Irr. and Serious Eye Dam./Irr. Category 2/2B Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Catalog of Hazardous Chemical; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H332 Harmful if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation.

Prevention

P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Liquid. Does not mix with water. Sinks in water.

Health hazards

Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be harmful. Evidence shows, or practical experience predicts, that the material produces irritation of the respiratory system, in a substantial number of individuals, following inhalation. In contrast to most organs, the lung is able to respond to a chemical insult by first removing or neutralising the Inhaled irritant and then repairing the damage. The repair process, which initially evolved to protect mammalian lungs from foreign matter and antigens, may however, produce further lung damage resulting in the impairment of gas exchange, the primary function of the lungs. Respiratory tract irritation often results in an inflammatory response involving the recruitment and activation of many cell types, mainly derived from the vascular system. The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects following ingestion (as classified by EC Directives using animal models). Ingestion Nevertheless, adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of animals by at least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum. Evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material either produces inflammation of the skin in a substantial number of individuals following direct contact, and/or produces significant inflammation when applied to the healthy intact skin of animals, for up to four hours, such inflammation being present twenty-four hours or more after the end of the exposure period. Skin irritation may also be present after prolonged or repeated exposure; this may result in a form of contact dermatitis (nonallergic). The dermatitis is often characterised by skin redness (erythema) Skin Contact and swelling (oedema) which may progress to blistering (vesiculation), scaling and thickening of the epidermis. At the microscopic level there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer of the skin (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis. The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material Entry into the blood-stream through, for example, cuts, abrasions, puncture wounds or lesions, may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected. Eye Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn). Long-term exposure to respiratory irritants may result in disease of the airways involving difficult breathing and related systemic problems. Practical evidence shows that inhalation of the material is capable of inducing a sensitisation reaction in a substantial number of individuals at a greater frequency than would be expected from the response of a normal population. Pulmonary sensitisation, resulting in hyperactive airway dysfunction and pulmonary allergy may be accompanied by fatigue, malaise and aching. Chronic Significant symptoms of exposure may persist for extended periods, even after exposure ceases. Symptoms can be activated by a variety of nonspecific environmental stimuli such as automobile exhaust, perfumes and passive smoking. Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects involving organs or biochemical systems.

Environmental hazards

See Section 12