WD-40 Specialist Penetrant

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

DANGER! Very Flammable aerosol. Contents under pressure. Harmful or fatal is swallowed. If swallowed, may be aspirated and cause lung damage. May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction (sensitization). Avoid eye contact. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and all other sources of ignition.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, skin and eye contact ACUTE EFFECTS: INGESTION: This product has low oral toxicity. If swallowed, this material may cause irritation of the mouth, throat and esophagus. Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. This product is an aspiration hazard. If swallowed, can enter the lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis, severe lung damage and death. EYES: Contact may be irritating to eyes. May cause redness, stinging, swelling and tearing. SKIN: May cause skin irritation with short-term exposure with redness, itching and burning of the skin. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may produce defatting and possible dermatitis. Repeated contact may result in an allergic skin reaction. INHALATION: Mist or vapor can irritate the throat and lungs. High concentrations may cause nasal and respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness and nausea. Intentional abuse may be harmful or fatal.

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may defat the skin resulting in irritation and dermatitis