⚠ DANGER: CRITICAL: Chlorinated brake cleaner exposed to welding arcs or TIG torches decomposes to PHOSGENE gas — a WWI chemical warfare agent. Do not weld near chlorinated cleaners. Non-chlorinated versions are flammable.
GHS Hazard Pictograms
🔥 Flammable⚠ Harmful/Irritant❤️ Health Hazard
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapour (non-chlorinated)
H315 – Causes skin irritation
H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H350 – May cause cancer (chlorinated grades with TCE/PCE)
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
P210 – Keep away from heat/welding arcs (produces phosgene)
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P271 – Use outdoors or in well-ventilated area
First Aid Measures (Section 4)
👁Eye Contact▼
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
🖐Skin Contact▼
Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
🫁Inhalation▼
Remove to fresh air. Phosgene exposure causes delayed pulmonary edema (up to 24 hours after exposure) — seek immediate emergency care for any phosgene exposure.
🫦Ingestion▼
Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Seek emergency care.
Storage & Handling
🔒 Storage & Handling: Away from welding areas, heat, and ignition sources. Keep in original containers.
PPE Requirements
Chemical goggles
Nitrile gloves
Organic vapour respirator
Use outdoors or with forced ventilation near welding equipment
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