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Product Name: WD 40 Aerosol Lubricant-11/01/2003
Form: aerosol
Product Category: Auto Products » Grease/Lubricants » multipurpose lubricant
Home Maintenance » Lubricant » multipurpose
Date Entered: 2005-01-14
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: WD 40 Company
Address: 1061 Cudahy Place
City: San Diego
State: CA
Zip Code: 92110
Telephone Number: 619-275-1400
Fax Number: 619-275-5823
Toll Free Number: 800-448-9340
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: Danger: Extremely flammable (propane). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, heat sources, any other source of ignition. Disconnect electrical tools and appliances before spraying. Keep can away from electrical source or battery terminal. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Contains petroleum distillates. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. call physician immediately. Use in a well ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor or spray mist. Deliberate or direct inhalation may be harmful or fatal. Contents under pressure. Do not: store above 120 deg F, exposure to heat may cause bursting, puncture, incinerate (burn) can, discard in trash compactor.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: May cause anesthesia, headache, dizziness, nausea and upper respiratory irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation, tearing and redness.
Skin Contact: May cause drying of skin and/or irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If swallowed can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis.

Pre-existing medical conditions such as eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.

DANGER: Aspiration Hazard:
If swallowed, can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis. Do not induce vomiting. Call Physician immediately.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information given.
Carcinogenicity: From MSDS
The components in this mixture have been found to be non-carcinogenic by NTP, IARC and OSHA.
First Aid: From MSDS
Ingestion (Swallowed): Do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation (Breathing): Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. if breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Pre-existing medical conditions such as eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be aggravated by exposure.

DANGER! Aspiration Hazard - If swallowed, can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician immediately.
Health Rating: 2
Flammability Rating: 2
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2003-11-01
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
Keep from sources of ignition. Avoid excessive inhalation of spray particles, do not take internally. Do not puncture, incinerate or store container above 120oF. Exposure to heat may cause bursting. Keep can away from electrical current or battery terminals. Electrical arcing can cause burn-through (puncture) which may result in flash fire, causing serious injury. Keep from children.
Disposal: From MSDS
Empty aerosol cans should not be punctured or incinerated; bury in land fill. Liquid should be incinerated or buried in land fill. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Carbon dioxide000124-38-92-3
Stoddard solvent008052-41-345-50
Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light064742-47-812-18
Distillates, petroleum, solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic064742-65-015-25
Non-hazardous ingredient(s)999999-57-5<10
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