WHITE LIGHTNING® Painter's Putty
Other means of
identification
Emergency telephone
number of the company
Section 1. Identification
White Lightning Products
101 W. Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Product Information
Telephone Number
Regulatory Information
Telephone Number
Transportation Emergency
Telephone Number
White Lightning Products
180 Brunel Road
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1T5 Canada
Section 2. Hazards identification
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A
CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1A
TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (Unborn child) - Category 1B
TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (Fertility) - Category 2
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract
irritation) - Category 3
Classification of the
substance or mixture
Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown oral toxicity: 84.6%
Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown dermal toxicity: 84.6%
Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown inhalation toxicity: 88.
6%
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Section 2. Hazards identification
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection.
Wear protective clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
breathing vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to
fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if
you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical
attention. 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 attention.
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and
international regulations.
Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have
product container or label at hand.
Hazards not otherwise
classified
Causes serious eye irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause cancer.
May damage the unborn child.
Suspected of damaging fertility.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Please refer to the SDS for additional information. Keep out of reach of children. Do
not transfer contents to other containers for storage.
Supplemental label
elements
DANGER: Rags, steel wool, other waste soaked with this product, and sanding residue
may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded. Immediately place rags, steel
wool, other waste soaked with this product, and sanding residue in a sealed, water-filled,
metal container. Dispose of in accordance with local fire regulations. WARNING: This
product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Adequate ventilation required when sanding or
abrading the dried film. If Adequate ventilation cannot be provided wear an approved
particulate respirator (NIOSH approved). Follow respirator manufacturer's directions for
respirator use. DELAYED EFFECTS FROM LONG TERM OVEREXPOSURE. Abrading
or sanding of the dry film may release Crystalline Silica which has been shown to cause
lung damage and cancer under long term exposure.
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Crystalline Silica, respirable powder
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health and hence require reporting in this section.
Other means of
identification
CAS number/other identifiers
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
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Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and
keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and
the exposed person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the
exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be
kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position
and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing
such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10
minutes. Get medical attention.
Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing
before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it
is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask
or self-contained breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Get medical attention. If necessary, call a poison center or physician. If unconscious,
place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Section 4. First aid measures
Description of necessary first aid measures
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
May cause respiratory irritation.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
reduced fetal weight
increase in fetal deaths
skeletal malformations
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
reduced fetal weight
increase in fetal deaths
skeletal malformations
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
reduced fetal weight
increase in fetal deaths
skeletal malformations
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
watering
redness
Potential acute health effects
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
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Section 4. First aid measures
Protection of first-aiders
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or
self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing it, or wear gloves.
Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large
quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
metal oxide/oxides
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Suitable extinguishing
media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is
inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up
if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and
place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel".
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