Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

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NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Synthetic lubricant used in aluminium can manufacture. It is a fully synthetic chemical
formulation designed to be mixed with water for use both as a cupper lubricant and as a
can forming luricant. It satisfies the requirements of Anheuser- Busch with regard to
taste characteristics and linoleate levels.

SYNONYMS

"synthetic ester lubricant", "aluminium can making lubricant"

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.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal route of exposure is usually by skin contact.  No irritation is likely after brief skin contact but the liquid may cause  slight irritation on prolonged or repeated contact.  If heated excessively, inhalation of vapour or mists may cause nose and  throat irritation, coughing, chest discomfort and nausea.  Ingestion of large quantities may result in nausea and vomiting. Aspiration  of vomitus may cause chemical pneumonitis.  Chronic exposure may cause neurological disorders.