Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 (SOR/2001-269)

Very Corrosive Products

Marginal note:Conditions

45 The manufacturing, importation, advertising or sale of a corrosive product that is classified in the sub-category “very corrosive” under section 41 is prohibited unless the product is set out in column 1 of the table to this section and meets the conditions set out in column 2.

Required Information

Marginal note:Required information — sub-category “very corrosive”

• 46 (1) When a corrosive product classified in the sub-category “very corrosive” under section 41 has an information requirement under the table to section 45, the container of the product must display, for each type of information set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and for each applicable route of exposure set out in column 2, the information set out in columns 3 and 4, other than the instructions set out in italics.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
  Item	Type of information	Applicable route of exposure	English information	French information
  1	Hazard symbol	All
  2	Signal word	All	EXTREME DANGER	DANGER EXTRÊME
  3	Primary hazard statement	All	VERY CORROSIVE	TRÈS CORROSIF
  4	Specific hazard statement	(a) All	CAUSES SEVERE BURNS	PROVOQUE DE GRAVES BRÛLURES
  		(b) Dermal and contains a concentration of 0.5% or more of available fluoride ions	SYMPTOMS MAY NOT APPEAR IMMEDIATELY	LES SYMPTOMES PEUVENT NE PAS SE MANIFESTER IMMÉDIATEMENT
  		(c) Inhalation	When appropriate: DANGEROUS FUMES FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS	When appropriate: DÉGAGE DES ÉMANATIONS DANGEREUSES LORSQUE MÉLANGÉ AVEC D’AUTRES PRODUITS
  5	Negative instructions	(a) All	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Do not mix with [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as toilet bowl or drain cleaners, bleach or ammonia.].	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Ne pas mélanger avec [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as des nettoyants pour cuvettes de toilette ou tuyaux d’évacuation, des agents de blanchiment ou de l’ammoniaque.].
  		(b) Oral	Do not swallow.	Ne pas avaler.
  		(c) Eyes	Do not get in eyes.	Éviter tout contact avec les yeux.
  		(d) Dermal	Do not get on skin or clothing.	Éviter tout contact avec la peau ou les vêtements.
  		(e) Inhalation	Do not breathe fumes.	Ne pas respirer les émanations.
  6	Positive instructions	(a) All	Handle with extreme care. Keep out of reach of children.	Manipuler avec grand soin. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
  		(b) Oral	Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., a mask.].	Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., un masque.].
  		(c) Dermal	Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., rubber gloves, safety glasses.].	Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., des gants de caoutchouc, des lunettes de sécurité.].
  		(d) Inhalation	Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., a mask, a respirator].	N’utiliser que dans un endroit bien aéré. Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., un masque, un respirateur.].
  7	First aid statement	(a) All	FIRST AID TREATMENT Contains [name of hazardous ingredients in descending order of proportion]. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting.	PREMIERS SOINS Contient [name of hazardous ingredients in descending order of proportion]. En cas d’ingestion, appeler immédiatement un centre antipoison ou un médecin. Ne pas provoquer le vomissement.
  		(b) Eyes	If in eyes, rinse with water for [Insert appropriate period of time.].	En cas de contact avec les yeux, rincer avec de l’eau pendant [Insert appropriate period of time.].
  		(c) Dermal	If on skin, rinse well with water. If on clothes, remove clothes.	En cas de contact avec la peau, bien rincer avec de l’eau En cas de contact avec les vêtements, enlever ceux-ci.
  		(d) Inhalation	If breathed in, move person to fresh air.	En cas d’inhalation, transporter à l’air frais la personne exposée.

• Marginal note:Required information — sub-category “corrosive”

  (2) The container of a corrosive product that is classified in the sub-category “corrosive” under section 41 must display, for each type of information specified in column 1 of the table to this subsection and for each applicable route of exposure set out in column 2, the information set out in columns 3 and 4, other than the instructions set out in italics.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
  Item	Type of information	Applicable route of exposure	English information	French information
  1	Hazard symbol	All
  2	Signal word	All	DANGER	DANGER
  3	Primary hazard statement	All	CORROSIVE	CORROSIF
  4	Specific hazard statement	(a) All	CAUSES BURNS	PROVOQUE DES BRÛLURES
  		(b) Inhalation	When appropriate: DANGEROUS FUMES FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS	When appropriate: DÉGAGE DES ÉMANATIONS DANGEREUSES LORSQUE MÉLANGÉ AVEC D’AUTRES PRODUITS
  5	Negative instructions	(a) All	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Do not mix with [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as toilet bowl or drain cleaners, bleach or ammonia.].	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Ne pas mélanger avec [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as des nettoyants pour cuvettes de toilette ou tuyaux d’évacuation, des agents de blanchiment ou de l’ammoniaque.].
  		(b) Oral	Do not swallow.	Ne pas avaler.
  		(c) Eyes	Do not get in eyes.	Éviter tout contact avec les yeux.
  		(d) Dermal	Do not get on skin or clothing.	Éviter tout contact avec la peau ou les vêtements.
  		(e) Inhalation	Do not breathe fumes.	Ne pas respirer les émanations.
  6	Positive instructions	(a) All	Handle with care. Keep out of reach of children.	Manipuler avec soin. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
  		(b) Oral	Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., a mask.].	Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., un masque.].
  		(c) Dermal	Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., rubber gloves, safety glasses.].	Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., des gants de caoutchouc, des lunettes de sécurité.].
  		(d) Inhalation	Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wear [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., a mask, a respirator.].	N’utiliser que dans un endroit bien aéré. Porter [Insert description of the specific safety equipment relevant to the hazard, e.g., un masque, un respirateur.].
  7	First aid statement	(a) All	FIRST AID TREATMENT Contains [name of hazardous ingredients in descending order of proportion]. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting.	PREMIERS SOINS Contient [name of hazardous ingredients in descending order of proportion]. En cas d’ingestion, appeler immédiatement un centre antipoison ou un médecin. Ne pas provoquer le vomissement.
  		(b) Eyes	If in eyes, rinse with water for [Insert appropriate period of time.].	En cas de contact avec les yeux, rincer avec de l’eau pendant [Insert appropriate period of time.].
  		(c) Dermal	If on skin, rinse well with water. If on clothes, remove clothes.	En cas de contact avec la peau, bien rincer avec de l’eau. En cas de contact avec les vêtements, enlever ceux-ci.
  		(d) Inhalation	If breathed in, move person to fresh air.	En cas d’inhalation, transporter à l’air frais la personne exposée.

• Marginal note:Required information — sub-category “irritant”

  (3) Subject to subsection (4), the container of a corrosive product that is classified in the sub-category “irritant” under section 41 must display, for each type of information specified in column 1 of the table to this subsection and for each applicable route of exposure set out in column 2, the information set out in columns 3 and 4, other than the instructions set out in italics.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4
  Item	Type of information	Applicable route of exposure	English information	French information
  1	Signal word	Dermal	CAUTION	ATTENTION
  2	Primary hazard statement	Dermal	IRRITANT	IRRITANT
  3	Specific hazard statement	(a) Eye	MAY IRRITATE EYES	PEUT IRRITER LES YEUX
  		(b) Dermal	MAY IRRITATE SKIN	PEUT IRRITER LA PEAU
  		(c) Inhalation	When appropriate: DANGEROUS FUMES FORM WHEN MIXED WITH OTHER PRODUCTS	When appropriate: DÉGAGE DES ÉMANATIONS DANGEREUSES LORSQUE MÉLANGÉ AVEC D’AUTRES PRODUITS
  4	Negative instructions	(a) All	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Do not mix with [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as toilet bowl or drain cleaners, bleach or ammonia.].	When appropriate and before the other negative instructions: Ne pas mélanger avec [Insert description of other products that react with the chemical product, such as des nettoyants pour cuvettes de toilette ou tuyaux d’évacuation, des agents de blanchiment ou de l’ammoniaque.].
  		(b) Eyes	Do not get in eyes.	Éviter tout contact avec les yeux.
  		(c) Dermal	Do not get on skin or clothing.	Éviter tout contact avec la peau ou les vêtements.
  		(d) Inhalation	Do not breathe fumes.	Ne pas respirer les émanations.
  5	Positive instructions	All	Keep out of reach of children.	Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
  6	First aid statement	(a) All	FIRST AID TREATMENT Contains [name of hazardous ingredients in order of decreasing proportion]. If swallowed, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Do not induce vomiting.	PREMIERS SOINS Contient [name of hazardous ingredients in order of decreasing proportion]. En cas d’ingestion, appeler immédiatement un centre antipoison ou un médecin. Ne pas provoquer le vomissement.
  		(b) Eyes	If in eyes, rinse with water for [Insert appropriate period of time.].	En cas de contact avec les yeux, rincer avec de l’eau pendant [Insert appropriate period of time.].
  		(c) Dermal	If on skin, rinse well with water.	En cas de contact avec la peau, bien rincer avec de l’eau.

• Marginal note:Exception — another primary hazard statement

  (4) The primary hazard statement set out in columns 3 and 4 of item 2 of the table to subsection (3) may be omitted when other provisions in these Regulations require another primary hazard statement to be displayed on the container.