Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VALCHEM HIVAL L-100

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Solvent detergent blend.

SYNONYMS

"Hival L100", "Hival L 100", "L-100 Hival", "L-100 Hival", "L100 Hival", "solvent
detergent blend Hival L-100", "solvent detergent blend Hival L-100"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Irritating to skin.
HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Flammable.
Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

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

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  

INHALED

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  The material is not thought to produce respiratory irritation (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless inhalation of the material, especially for prolonged periods, may produce respiratory discomfort and occasionally, distress.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by inhalation of vapour and skin  contact.  Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of vapour are pulmonary  irritation, including coughing, nausea, dizziness, increased reaction time,  central nervous system depression, fatigue and loss of co-ordination leading  to unconciousness.  Chronic inhalation exposures may result in nervous system impairment and  liver and blood changes.  Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting  with cracking, irritation and dermatitis following.  Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting. Aspiration of vomitus may cause  chemical pneumonitis.