Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

WARREN & BROWN 960518 FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE FLUID

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Aerosol propelled component of a fluorescent crack detection process for flaws in ferrous,
non- ferrous and ceramic materials.

SYNONYMS

"fluorescent crack detector fluid", "magnetic particle crack detector fluid", "W&B No.
960518", "crack detection process W&B960516"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Extremely flammable.
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.

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.  Overexposure is unlikely in this form.  

EYE

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons.  capable of causing a mild, temporary redness of the conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary impairment of vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration.  

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

  Inhalation may produce health damage*.  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  WARNING: Intentional misuse by concentrating/inhaling contents may be lethal.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by inhalation of spray mist/vapour  and skin/eye contact.  At low concentrations inhalation may cause headaches, dizziness and nausea.  Inhalation of high concentrations for prolonged peeriods may cause  drowsiness, central nervous system depression and in severe cases  unconciousness. Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the spray  mist/vapour may cause defatting with cracking, drying irritation and  dermatitis following.  Eye contact may result in irritation and conjuctivits.  Aspiration of vomitus may cause chemical pneumonitis.