What are Controlled Products?

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What are Controlled Products?
Class A Compressed Gas
Class B Flammable and Combustible Material
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Controlled Products
Class C Oxidizing Material
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Class D Controlled Products
Division 1 Materials Causing Immediate and
Serious Toxic Effects
Division 2 Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects
Division 3 Biohazardous Infectious Materials
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Controlled Products
Class E Corrosive Material
Class F Dangerously Reactive Material
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Not Classified as Controlled Products
explosives
radioactive materials
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Not Classified as Controlled Products
domestic goods
cosmetics
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Not Classified as Controlled Products
Food food additives
Drugs diagnostic chemicals
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Not Classified as Controlled Products
pesticides
hazardous waste
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WHMIS Main Elements

• Labels
• supplier
• workplace
• laboratory

DIMETHYL MEGADEATH

• Material safety data sheets
• supplier
• workplace

• Training
• core
• job specific

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Suppliers Label
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
TOLUENE SULFONIC ACID
RISK PHRASES Highly irritating to skin, eyes,
and nose HEALTH HAZARD DATA Strong Acid Treat
as sulphuric acid EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE
ABC Chemicals 123 Chemical Drive Chemical
City 1-800-CHE-MICAL
Supplier identifier
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT EYE Face shield and goggles GLOVES
Rubber OTHER CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT Rubber
apron, rubber boots
FIRST AID EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes.
Consult with physician SKIN Flush with water as
per sulphuric acid INGESTION Treat as per
sulphuric acid. Consult with physician
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
FRANCAIS AU VERSO
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Workplace Label
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Methyl Alcohol
Precautions Use in well ventilated area Avoid
contact with skin and eyes Keep away from spark
and flame
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet
FRANCAIS AU VERSO
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Workplace Labels Required

• On controlled products produced and used in the
  workplace,
• if the label becomes illegible.
• received from a supplier and transferred to
  another container

not required if transferred material is used in
its entirety prior to the end of the work shift
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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Supplier must provide
• Accessible to ALL workers in the workplace
• Must be kept up to date
• Must be made available to doctor in the event of
  exposure

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Whats in an MSDS?

• 1. Product Information
• Item Name VARSOL-1 SOLVENT
• Company's Name EXXON CO, 800 BELL ST., HOUSTON,
  TX, US, 77252-2180
• Emerg Ph 713-656-3424
• /800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)?
• Part Number 131030-00627

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Class A Compressed GasCharacteristics

• Gas inside cylinder is under pressure
• The cylinder may explode if heated or damaged
• Sudden release of high pressure gas streams may
  puncture skin and cause fatal embolism

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Class A Compressed GasPrecautions

• Transport and handle with care
• Make sure cylinders are properly secured
• Store away from sources of heat or fire
• Use proper regulator

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Class B Flammable and Combustible
Material Characteristics

• May burn or explode when exposed to heat, sparks
  or flames
• Flammable burns readily at room temperature
• Combustible burns when heated

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Class B Flammable and Combustible
Material Precautions

• Store away from Class C (oxidizing materials)?
• Store away from sources of heat, sparks and flame
• Do not smoke near these materials

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Class C Oxidizing Material Characteristics

• Can cause other materials to burn or explode by
  providing oxygen
• May burn skin and eyes on contact

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Class C Oxidizing Material Precautions

• Store away from Class B (flammable and
  combustible) materials
• Store away from sources of heat and ignition
• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing

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Class D, Division 1Materials Causing Immediate
and Serious Toxic EffectsCharacteristics
May cause immediate death or serious injury if
inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin
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Class D, Division 1Materials Causing Immediate
and Serious Toxic EffectsPrecautions

• Avoid inhaling gas or vapours
• Avoid skin and eye contact
• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing
• Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials
• Wash hands after handling

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Class D, Division 2Materials Causing Other Toxic
EffectsCharacteristics

• May cause death or permanent injury following
  repeated or long-term exposure
• May irritate eyes, skin and breathing passages
  may lead to chronic lung problems and skin
  sensitivity
• May cause liver or kidney damage, cancer, birth
  defects or sterility

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Class D, Division 2Materials Causing Other Toxic
EffectsPrecautions

• Avoid inhaling gas or vapours
• Avoid skin and eye contact
• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing
• Do not eat, drink or smoke near these materials
• Wash hands after handling

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Class D, Division 3Biohazardous Infectious
MaterialCharacteristics
Contact with microbiological agents (e.g.,
bacteria, viruses, fungi and their toxins) may
cause illness or death
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Class D, Division 3Biohazardous Infectious
MaterialPrecautions

• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing
• Work with these materials in designated areas
• Disinfect area after handling
• Wash hands after handling

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Class E Corrosive MaterialCharacteristics

• Will burn eyes and skin on contact
• Will burn tissues of respiratory tract if inhaled

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Class E Corrosive MaterialPrecautions

• Store acids and bases in separate areas
• Avoid inhaling these materials
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes
• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing

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Class F Dangerously Reactive MaterialCharacteris
tics

• May be unstable, reacting dangerously to jarring,
  compression, heat or exposure to light
• May burn, explode or produce dangerous gases when
  mixed with incompatible materials

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Class F Dangerously Reactive MaterialCharacteris
tics

• Store away from heat
• Avoid shock and friction
• Wear the recommended protective equipment and
  clothing