Serious health hazard

What does it mean?

• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
• Causes damage to organs
• May cause damage to organs
• May damage fertility or the unborn child
• Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
• May cause cancer
• Suspected of causing cancer
• May cause genetic defects
• Suspected of causing genetic defects
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Examples of where we can find it?

• Turpentine, petrol, lamp oil

Examples of precautionary statements

• If swallowed: immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician
• Do NOT induce vomiting
• Store locked up
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
• If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
• Obtain special instructions before use
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
• Use personal protective equipment as required
• If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection
• If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

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