BMW ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT (AFC)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This product is classified as a hazardous substance but not as dangerous goods according to the classification criteria of [NOHSC: 1088 (2004)] and ADG Code (Australia). WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.

Hazard statements

(H) H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H361d – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

(P) P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P202 – Do not handle until all have been read and understood. P264 – Wash hands and exposed skin areas with soap and warm water thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat drink or smoke when using this product. P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection. P281 – Use personal protective equipment as required. P301+P312 – IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 – Rinse mouth. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 – IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P405 – Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to licenses treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF). 2.2 Effects of Exposure Eyes This product can cause transient mild eye irritation with short-term contact with liquid sprays or mists. Skin May cause mild skin irritation. Although rare, skin contact with ethylene glycol may cause an allergic skin reaction (e.g., delayed skin rash which may be followed by blistering, scaling and other skin effects). Passage through the skin may add to toxic effects from breathing or swallowing Ingestion If small amounts swallowed, no significant adverse health effects are anticipated. However, ingestion of large amounts may cause serious damage to the target organs or death. Inhalation Breathing of vapor or mist is possible and may cause respiratory tract irritation. Possible adverse effects on the nervous system and blood-forming system. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs can cause severe lung damage or death. Symptoms of Overexposure Eyes Skin Stinging or burning sensation, Irritation, redness, and watering. Possible irritation, defatting, or dermatitis (rash), characterized by dry, scaling, red, itching skin. Ingestion: Inhalation Laxative effects. Gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and headache. Upper respiratory irritation, coughing, sneezing, staggering gait, giddiness, drowsiness, slurred speech, involuntary eye movement, kidney damage, weakness, fatigue, nausea, and possible nervous system depression. Overexposure to sprays or mists may cause chemical pneumonitis.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Moderate irritation to eyes. Possible irritation to skin near affected areas or dermatitis (rash). Upper respiratory irritation, possible nervous system depression. Harmful or fatal is swallowed

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated skin contact can cause mild irritation and inflammation characterized by drying, cracking, (dermatitis). Repeated or prolonged exposure to this material (or its components) has been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals, and may aggravate pre-existing disorders of the organs in humans kidneys, liver. May cause central nervous system effects, liver abnormalities, kidney damage or liver damage. 2.6 Target Organs Kidneys, liver, central nervous system. NA = Not Available; ND = Not Determined; NE = Not Established; NF = Not Found; C = Ceiling Limit; See Section 16 for Additional Definitions of Terms Used NOTE All WHMIS required information is included. It is located in appropriate sections based on the ANSI Z400.1-2010 format