M56, Boat/RV Pure Liquid Wax (21-159A): M5601, M5616
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
The information below may not be consistent with the material classification in Section 2 if specific ingredient
classifications are mandated by a competent authority. In addition, toxicological data on ingredients may not be
reflected in the material classification and/or the signs and symptoms of exposure, because an ingredient may be
present below the threshold for labelling, an ingredient may not be available for exposure, or the data may not be
relevant to the material as a whole.
11.1 Information on Toxicological effects
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Based on test data and/or information on the components, this material may produce the following health effects:
Eye contact
Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Skin contact
Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching, and dryness.
Inhalation
Respiratory tract irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose
and throat pain. May cause target organ effects after inhalation.
Ingestion
Gastrointestinal irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Target Organ Effects:
Central nervous system (CNS) depression: Signs/symptoms may include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination,
nausea, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness, and unconsciousness.
Toxicological Data
Acute Toxicity
Name Route Species Value UN GHS
Classification
Overall product Ingestion No test data available;
calculated ATE
>5000 mg/kg
Not classified
(2% unknown)
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrotreated heavy
Dermal Rabbit LD50 > 3000 mg/kg Category5
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrotreated heavy
InhalationVapor (4 hours)
Rat LC50 estimated to be
20 - 50 mg/l
Category5
Naphtha (petroleum),
hydrotreated heavy
Ingestion Rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Not classified
Ceramic materials and wares,
chemicals
Dermal LD50 estimated to be
> 5000 mg/kg
Not classified
Ceramic materials and wares,
chemicals
Ingestion LD50 estimated to be
2000 - 5000 mg/kg
Category5
Distillates (petroleum),
hydrotreated light
Dermal Rabbit LD50 > 3160 mg/kg Category5
Distillates (petroleum),
hydrotreated light
InhalationDust/Mist (4
hours)
Rat LC50 > 3.0 mg/l Not classified