Westech EpokZ (canisters and cans)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EU Main Hazards R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire, or other sources of ignition R11 Highly Flammable R12 Extremely Flammable R16 Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin R44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R67 Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Principle Routes of Exposure

Absorption, Eye contact, Ingestion, Inhalation, Skin contact Carcinogenic Status; Not considered carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, and OSHA. Target Organs; Central Nervous System Skin Eye Liver Kidney Respiratory System Reproductive

Potential health effects

Eyes; Liquid, mist or vapor may cause pain, transient irritation and superficial corneal effects. Ingestion Swallowing may have the following effects: abdominal pain, vomiting, central nervous system depression, kidney damage, liver damage. Aspiration into the lungs may occur during ingestion or vomiting causing lung damage. A large dose may have the following effects: systemic effects similar to those resulting from inhalation Inhalation Exposure to vapor may have the following effects: irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract central nervous system depression dizziness drowsiness headache mental confusion Exposure to vapor at high concentrations may have the following effects: nerve damage leading to numbness and muscle weakness, lung damage, liver damage, kidney damage.

Health Effects - Skin

Material may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged contact may produce defatting of the skin leading to irritation and dermatitis. Material can be absorbed through the skin and cause effects similar to those resulting from inhalation.