Section 139.08. Antifreeze and extremely flammable contact adhesives; labeling.

 

(1)  Methyl alcohol-base (methanol-base) radiator antifreeze distributed in containers shall bear the following warning statement when the only hazard is that caused by the methyl alcohol content and its flammability:

DANGER — POISON
(Skull and Crossbones Symbol)
MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS
IF SWALLOWED
FLAMMABLE — VAPOR HARMFUL

Contains methyl alcohol (methanol). Cannot be made nonpoisonous. Avoid contact with eyes. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat and open flame. Do not store in open or unlabeled containers.

First aid: In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water. If swallowed, induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Keep out of the reach of children.

(2)  Ethylene glycol-base radiator antifreeze distributed in containers shall bear warning statements as follows, when the hazard is that caused by ethylene glycol and (if present) sodium arsenite:

(a) For ethylene glycol antifreeze containing less than 0.01% by weight of sodium arsenite.

WARNING — HARMFUL OR FATAL
IF SWALLOWED

Do not drink antifreeze or solution. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately. Call a physician. Ethylene glycol base. Do not store in open or unlabeled containers. Keep out of the reach of children.

(b) For ethylene glycol antifreeze containing 0.01% but no more than 1% by weight of sodium arsenite.

WARNING — HARMFUL OR FATAL
IF SWALLOWED

Do not drink antifreeze or solution. If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately. Call a physician. Ethylene glycol base containing sodium arsenite (less than 1%).

Antidote for sodium arsenite: Dimercaprol (BAL) to be administered only by a physician.

Do not store in open or unlabeled containers. Keep out of the reach of children.

(3)  

(a) Extremely flammable contact adhesive, also known as contact bonding cement, and similar liquid or semiliquid articles having a flashpoint at or below 20 ° F., when sold in containers of more than one-half pint, when the only hazard foreseeable is that caused by the extreme flammability of the mixture, shall bear the following warning statement:

DANGER
VAPORS MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE

Vapors may ignite explosively.

Prevent buildup of vapors — open all windows and doors — use only with cross-ventilation.

Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Do not smoke, extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors, and other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone.

Close container after use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

(b) The placement, type size, necessary prominence, and typography or color for the signal word and warning statement appearing in capital letters in sub. (3) (a) , as well as all cautionary information, shall comply with the requirements of s. ATCP 139.02 .

(c) If an article has additional hazards, or contains ingredients requiring special labeling under s. ATCP 139.03 , appropriate additional front and rear panel precautionary labeling is required.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1978, No. 265 , eff. 2-1-78.