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HOW TO READ A WHMIS SAFETY DATA SHEET WSPS.CA 24 305-BST-01-IMDO © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA – Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure • May damage eyes, skin, liver, kidneys and central nervous system. – Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure • No data available – Aspiration Hazard • No data available – Possible Symptoms of Exposure (Acute and Delayed): • Skin Contact: repeated exposure may result in absorption through the skin/eyes causing a significant health hazard. TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. • Ingestion: swallowing a small amount will result in serious health hazard. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. • Irritation Eyes, Skin, Throat, Upper Respiratory System • Headache • Drowsiness, Dizziness, Confusion • Muscle Movement Disturbance (Ataxia) • Visual Disturbance, Blurred Vision, Optic Nerve Damage (Blindness) • Skin burns, Dermatitis • Lacrimation (discharge of tears) • Rhinorrhea (discharge of thin nasal mucus), Cough, Dyspnea (breathing difficulty) • Nausea, Vomiting • Reproductive Toxicity • Kidney and Liver Effects • Target Organs: • Eyes, Skin, Respiratory System • Central Nervous System • Gastrointestinal Tract This area discusses significant, non-fatal, damage that can occur to specific organs or organ systems following a single exposure. This includes immediate (occurs within minutes to hours post-exposure; e.g. skin irritation, respiratory wheezing, dizziness) and delayed (occurs over a longer period – e.g. days to years post-exposure; e.g. respiratory disease, cancer) effects that can impair organ function. In this example, the hazardous product is capable of causing effects to the eyes, skin, liver and central nervous system, following a single exposure. This area will list possible symptoms of exposure. The information found here should be used in addition to what is provided in section 4 of the SDS.

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