Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

UTILUX INSULATING COMPOUND JOINTING COMPOUND H2398**OBS***

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used as an aluminium corrosion inhibitor mainly of bolted palm surfaces. The compound in
the joint seals out air and moisture and ensures high electrical conductivity.

SYNONYMS

"Utilux H2398 Jointing Paste", "Utilux H2398 Jointing Compound", "Utilux H2398 Jointing
Inhibitor", "Jointing Paste H2398 Utilux", "Jointing Paste Utilux H2398", "Utilux H2398
grease", "Utilux H2398 non melt grease", "H2398 No Grit Compound", "Utilux H2398 No Grit
Compound", "mineral oil grease"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/absorption  and to a lesser extent inhalation of fume/mist.  Heavy and persistent skin contamination over a long period may lead to skin  cancer.  Where regular long term use or handling of mineral oils is to occur, expert  medical advice should be sought as to the need for periodic skin  examinations and employees instructed to seek medical advice in the case of  any skin abnormality.  Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Aspiration of vomitus  may cause chemical pneumonitis.  WARNING : Mineral oils have been classified by IARC as Group 1 - CARCINOGENIC  TO HUMANS and Group 3 - not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans  [RTECS 1987]. Use strict occupational hygiene practices to avoid all  personal contact.