Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

WARREN & BROWN CLEANER/REMOVER

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

As an engineering solvent for cleaning precision instrument, metal degreasing.

SYNONYMS

cleaner, remover, remover/cleaner, "Sherwin remover/cleaner", "W&B 960273/960515",
"Warren and Brown 960273", "Warren and Brown 960515"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Dangerous for the ozone layer.

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

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  The material may produce severe irritation to the eye causing pronounced inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption.  The material is not thought to be a skin irritant (as classified using animal models). Temporary discomfort, however, may result from prolonged dermal exposures. Good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  

INHALED

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  

  Primary routes of exposure are inhalation and skin contact.  Inhalation may cause headaches, dizziness and nausea.  Narcotic at high concentrations. Sensitive humans may experience  anaesthetic effects at 800-1000ppm and unconsciousness may follow.  These effects readily occur at concentrations of 2000ppm or  greater.  [OHMTADS]  Prolonged exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane may cause permanent liver and  kidney damage. Ingestion may cause headache, nausea and vomiting. Skin  contact may result in slight irritation and erythema due to the defatting  effect of the solvent.  Eye contact may result in irritation and conjunctivitis.  CAUTION:  Chronic health effects of 1,1,1-trichloroethante are under review.  WARNING:  Dioxane has been classified by IARC as Group 2B - possibly  carcinogenic to humans.  [RTECS]