SDS

Federal Hazardous Substances Act: Is a hazardous substance subject to statues promulgated under the
subject act
Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Not listed
Canadian WHMIS: Considered to be a hazardous material under the Hazardous Products Act as defined by
the Controlled Products Regulations (Class D2A, E- Corrosive Material) and subject to the requirements of
Health Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Material Information (WHMIS). This product has been classified
according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulation (CPR). This document complies with
the WHMIS requirements of the Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the CPR.
SECTION XVI – OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS-III: Health – 0 = No significant health risk
1 = Irritation or minor reversible injury possible
2 = Temporary or minor injury possible
3 = Major injury possible unless prompt action is taken
4 = Life threatening, major or permanent damage possible
Flammability- 0 = Material will not burn
1 = Material must be preheated before ignition will occur
2 = Material must be exposed to high temperatures before ignition
3 = Material capable of ignition under normal temperatures
4 = Flammable gases or very volatile liquids; may ignite spontaneously
Physical Hazard- 0 = Material is normally stable, even under fire conditions
1 = Material normally stable but may become unstable at high temps
2 = Materials that are unstable and may undergo react at room temp
3 = Materials that may form explosive mixtures with water
4 = Materials that are readily capable of explosive water reaction
Abbreviations:
ACGIH American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists
CAS Chemical Abstract Service
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CPR Controlled Products Regulations (Canada)
DOT Department of Transportation
IARC International Agency for Research
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP National Toxicity Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time-weighted Average
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
Revision #07-01, supersedes all previous revisions.
Created: 10/25/2006
Last Updated: February 23, 2010