Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

VALSPAR GPC-E-25 WHITE SEMI GLOSS OIL & PETROL RESISTANT

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Semi- gloss alkyd enamel oil and petrol resistant paint. Applied by brush, roller or
spray.

SYNONYMS

"Anzol GPC E 25 White Semi Gloss Oil & Petrol Resistant", "GPEC E 25 White Semi Gloss
Enamel", "GPEC-E-25 White Semi Gloss Enamel", "GPEC-E-25 White Semi Gloss Enamel", "white
semi gloss alkyd enamel paint", "alkyd enamel paint GPC-E-25", "alkyd enamel paint GPC-E-
25", "alkyd enamel GPC-E-25", "alkyd enamel GPC-E-25"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Flammable.

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.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are by inhalation of vapour and skin  contact.  Acute effects from inhalation of high concentrations of solvent vapour are  coughing, pulmonary irritation, nausea, central nervous system depression,  loss of co-ordination leading to unconciousness.  Chronic inhalation exposures may result in nervous system impairment and liver  and blood changes.  Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting  with cracking, irritation and dermatitis.  Ingestion of liquid may result in nausea and vomiting. Aspiration of vomitus  may cause chemical pneumonitis.