WD-40 300080 User Manual

Safety Data Sheet

Product Name: WD-40 Specialist® Electrical
Contact Cleaner

Product Use: Contact Cleaner. Electrical Cleaner for

the removal of heavy soils such as grease and grime
from electrical equipment.

Restrictions on Use: None identified
SDS Date Of Preparation: 07/13/2014

Manufacturer: WD-40 Company
Address: 1061 Cudahy Place (92110)
P.O. Box 80607
San Diego, California, USA
92138 –0607
Telephone:
Emergency only: 1-888-324-7596 (PROSAR)
Information: 1-888-324-7596
Chemical Spills: 1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
1-703-527-3887 (International Calls)

1 - Identification

2 – Hazards Identification
Hazcom 2012/GHS Classification:

Flammable Aerosol Category 1
Gas Under Pressure: Liquefied Gas
Aspiration Toxicity Category 1
Skin Irritation Category 2
Eye Irritant Category 2A
Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Category 3 (nervous system effects)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Repeat Exposure Category 2

Note: This product is a consumer product and is labeled in accordance with the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission regulations which take precedence over OSHA Hazard Communication labeling. The
actual container label will not include the label elements below. The labeling below applies to
industrial/professional products.

Label Elements:

DANGER!

Extremely Flammable Aerosol.
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces – No smoking.
Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
Do not breathe vapors or mists.

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Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Ingredient

CAS #

Weight Percent

US Hazcom 2012/ GHS

Classification

n-Hexane

110-54-3

20-30%

Flammable Liquid Category 2

Aspiration Toxicity Category 1

Skin Irritation Category 2

Reproductive Toxicity Category

2

Specific Target Organ Toxicity

Single Exposure Category 3

(nervous system effects)

Specific Target Organ Toxicity

Repeat Exposure Category 2

Isopropyl Alcohol

(Isopropanol)

67-63-0

10-20%

Flammable Liquid Category 2

Eye Irritant Category 2A

Specific Target Organ Toxicity

Single Exposure Category 3

(nervous system effects)

1,1 Difluoroethane

75-37-6

40-60%

Flammable Gas Category 1

Gas Under Pressure, Liquefied

Gas

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves and eye protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice.

Storage

Store locked up.
Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C/122°F. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local and national regulations.

3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Note: The exact percentages are a trade secret.

4 – First Aid Measures
Ingestion (Swallowed): Aspiration Hazard. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call physician, poison control center

or the WD-40 Safety Hotline at 1-888-324-7596 immediately.
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes and
continue flushing for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention.
Inhalation (Breathing): If irritation is experienced, move to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation or other

symptoms develop and persist.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: May cause eye and skin irritation. Inhalation may cause drowsiness,
dizziness and other nervous system effects. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Aspiration of liquid into the lungs
during swallowing or vomiting may cause lung damage. N-Hexane exposure can cause peripheral
neuropathies. Initial symptoms include numbness in the extremities. Motor weakness may also occur.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention/Special Treatment Needed: Immediate medical attention is
needed for ingestion.

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