MEGUIAR'S M56 User Manual

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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

Inhalation-
Vapor (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

Inhalation-
Dust/Mist (4
hours)

Rat

LC50 > 3.0 mg/l

Not classified

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