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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, oxides of silicone, smoke,
fumes, and/or unburned hydrocarbons.
11 – Toxicological Information
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: Mist or vapor can irritate the throat and lungs. High concentrations may cause nasal and
respiratory irritation and central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness and nausea. Intentional
abuse may be harmful or fatal.
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation with short-term exposure with redness, itching and burning of the
skin. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may produce defatting and dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contact may be irritating to eyes. May cause redness, stinging, swelling and tearing.
Ingestion: This product has low oral toxicity. If swallowed, this material may cause irritation of the mouth,
throat and esophagus. Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness,
drowsiness and other central nervous system effects. This product is an aspiration hazard. If swallowed, can
enter the lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis, severe lung damage and death.
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated ingestion of additive may cause damage to liver and kidneys.
Carcinogen Status: None of the components are listed as a carcinogen or suspect carcinogen by IARC,
NTP, ACGIH or OSHA.
Reproductive Toxicity: None of the components is considered a reproductive hazard.
Numerical Measures of Toxicity:
The oral toxicity of this product is estimated to be greater than 5,000 mg/kg and the dermal toxicity greater
than 2,000 mg/kg based on an assessment of the ingredients. This product is not classified as toxic by
established criteria. It is an aspiration hazard.
12 – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No specific aquatic toxicity data is currently available; however components of this product are
not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms
Persistence and Degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Bioaccumulation is not expected based on an assessment of the ingredients.
Mobility in Soil: No data available
Other Adverse Effects: None known
13 - Disposal Considerations
If this product becomes a waste, it would be expected to meet the criteria of a RCRA ignitable hazardous
waste (D001). However, it is the responsibility of the generator to determine at the time of disposal the proper
classification and method of disposal. Do not puncture or incinerate containers, even empty. Dispose in
accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
14 – Transportation Information
DOT Surface Shipping Description: UN1950, Aerosols, 2.1 LTD QTY
(Note: Shipping Papers are not required for Limited Quantities unless transported by air or vessel – each
package must be marked with the Limited Quantity Mark)
IMDG Shipping Description: Un1950, Aerosols, 2.1, LTD QTY
ICAO Shipping Description: UN1950, Aerosols, Flammable, 2.1
NOTE: WD-40 Company does not test aerosol cans to assure that they meet the pressure and other
requirements for transport by air. We do not recommend that our aerosol products be transported by air.