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

Child-resistant Containers

Marginal note:Sub-category “toxic”

• 40 (1) Subject to subsection (2) and section 14, a chemical product that is classified under section 33 in the sub-category “toxic” must be in a child-resistant container that complies with sections 9 to 13.

• Marginal note:Exceptions — spray container and single-drop dispenser

  (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a chemical product classified under section 33 in the sub-category “toxic” that is in

  • (a) a spray container that cannot be opened and that disperses the product as a mist; or

  • (b) a container that

    • (i) dispenses only one drop of the product at a time, and

    • (ii) displays the following primary hazard statement in the manner set out in sections 17 to 20, subsections 24(1) and (3) and sections 25 and 26:

      “THIS CONTAINER IS NOT CHILD-RESISTANT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.”

      « CE CONTENANT N’EST PAS UN CONTENANT PROTÈGE-ENFANTS. TENIR HORS DE LA PORTÉE DES ENFANTS. »

PART 2Corrosive Products

Classification of Corrosive Products

Marginal note:Data sources

• 41 (1) The responsible person for a corrosive product must determine the appropriate sub-category for the product from one or more of the following data sources in the following order of precedence:

  • (a) subject to subsection (2), human experience data for the corrosive product;

  • (b) the table to subsection 42(1), in the case of a corrosive product that contains a substance of special concern;

  • (c) one or more of the following sources in the following order of precedence, in the case of a corrosive product that contains one or more acids or one or more bases:

    • (i) the data sources set out in paragraph 6(1)(b), (c) or (e), or

    • (ii) the pH and, if applicable, the acid reserve or the alkali reserve of the corrosive product as set out in the tables to subsections 42(2) and (3), determined using the test methods set out in section 44;

  • (d) the table to subsection 42(4), in the case of a corrosive product that contains a substance, other than an acid or a base, that is capable of inducing necrosis or ulceration of epithelial tissue at the site of application determined using the data sources set out in subsection 43(1); or

  • (e) subsection 42(5), in the case of a corrosive product that contains a substance, other than an acid or a base, that is capable, when tested using the appropriate test methods set out in subsection 43(2), of causing any of the following at the site of application:

    • (i) an erythema or edema of the skin graded at 2 or more,

    • (ii) corneal damage graded at 2 or more,

    • (iii) iris damage graded at 1 or more, or

    • (iv) conjunctival swelling or redness graded at 2.5 or more.

• Marginal note:Classification using human experience data

  (2) If the human experience data for a corrosive product demonstrates that the product is capable of causing an effect described in

  • (a) paragraph (1)(d), the product must be classified in the sub-category “corrosive”; or

  • (b) any of subparagraphs (1)(e)(i) to (iv), the product must be classified in the sub-category “irritant”.

Marginal note:Sub-categories — substance of special concern

• 42 (1) A chemical product that contains one or more of the substances of special concern set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection in a concentration set out in column 2 must be classified in the sub-category set out in column 3.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  Item	Substance of special concern	Concentration	Sub-category
  1	Ethyl bromoacetate	any concentration	Very Corrosive
  2	Fluoride	0.5% or more of available fluoride ions	Very Corrosive

• Marginal note:Sub-categories — one or more acids

  (2) A chemical product that contains one or more acids, is in the state set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and has the properties set out in column 2, as determined under section 44, must be classified in the sub-category set out in column 3.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  Item	State	Properties	Sub-category
  1	Liquid	(a) a pH of not more than 1.0	Corrosive
  		(b) a pH of more than 1.0 but not more than 3.0, and an acid reserve of 5.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(c) a pH of more than 1.0 but not more than 3.0, and an acid reserve of 3.0 or more but less than 5.0	Irritant
  2	Solid, paste or gel	(a) a pH of not more than 1.0	Corrosive
  		(b) a pH of more than 1.0 but not more than 3.0, and an acid reserve of 10.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(c) a pH of more than 1.0 but not more than 3.0, and an acid reserve of 5.0 or more but less than 10.0	Irritant

• Marginal note:Sub-categories — one or more bases

  (3) A chemical product that contains one or more bases, is in the state set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and has the properties set out in column 2, as determined under section 44, must be classified in the sub-category set out in column 3.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  Item	State	Properties	Sub-category
  1	Liquid	(a) a pH of 13.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(b) a pH of less than 13.0 but not less than 11.0, and an alkali reserve of 5.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(c) a pH of less than 13.0 but not less than 12.0, and an alkali reserve of less than 5.0	Irritant
  		(d) a pH of less than 12.0 but not less than 11.0, and an alkali reserve of less than 5.0 but not less than 3.0	Irritant
  2	Solid, paste or gel	(a) a pH of 13.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(b) a pH of less than 13.0 but not less than 11.0, and an alkali reserve of 10.0 or more	Corrosive
  		(c) a pH of less than 13.0 but not less than 12.0, and an alkali reserve of less than 10.0	Irritant
  		(d) a pH of less than 12.0 but not less than 11.0, and an alkali reserve of less than 10.0 but not less than 5.0	Irritant

• Marginal note:Sub-categories — substances causing necrosis or ulceration

  (4) A chemical product that contains substances described in paragraph 41(1)(d) that are capable of causing necrosis or ulceration, in a total concentration set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, must be classified in the sub-category set out in column 2.

  	Column 1	Column 2
  Item	Total concentration of the substances	Sub-category
  1	5% or more	Corrosive
  2	1% or more but less than 5%	Irritant

• Marginal note:Sub-category — substances causing other effects

  (5) A chemical product that contains substances that are capable of causing an effect described in paragraph 41(1)(e) in a total concentration of 5% or more must be classified in the sub-category “irritant”.

Test Methods

Marginal note:Determination — necrosis and ulceration

• 43 (1) The capability of a substance in a corrosive product to induce necrosis or ulceration of epithelial tissue at the site of application must be determined from an applicable data source set out in paragraphs 6(1)(a) to (c) or (e).

• Marginal note:Determination — other effects

  (2) The capability of a substance in a corrosive product to cause an erythema or edema of the skin, corneal or iris damage or conjunctive swelling or redness at the site of application, to the grade specified in paragraph 41(1)(e), must be determined from the applicable data source set out in paragraphs 6(1)(a) to (c) or (e), including

  • (a) the Draize Test;

  • (b) in the case of an erythema or an edema, OECD No. 404; and

  • (c) in the case of corneal or iris damage or conjunctive swelling or redness, OECD No. 405.

Marginal note:Determination of the pH

• 44 (1) The responsible person for a corrosive product must determine the pH of the product by using good scientific practices that are in accordance with a procedure similar to that described in ASTM D 1293, from

  • (a) in the case of a product in the form of a liquid, the product as it is dispensed from its container; and

  • (b) in the case of a product in the form of a solid, paste or gel, or in a form otherwise unsuitable for direct measurement of the pH, a 10% aqueous solution of the product.

• Marginal note:Determination of acid reserve or alkali reserve

  (2) The responsible person for a corrosive product must determine, where applicable, the acid reserve or the alkali reserve of the product by

  • (a) titrating, in accordance with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice,

    • (i) in the case of a product in the form of a liquid, a suitable aliquot of the product as it is dispensed from its container, and

    • (ii) in the case of a product in the form of a solid, paste or gel, or in a form otherwise unsuitable for direct measurement of the pH, a suitable aliquot of a 10% aqueous solution of the product; and

  • (b) calculating

    • (i) in the case of an acidic product, the amount of an alkali, expressed in grams of sodium hydroxide, that is required to bring 100 mL of the product in the form of a liquid, or 100 g of the product in the form of a solid, paste or gel, to a pH of 4.00 ± 0.05, and

    • (ii) in the case of a basic product, the amount of an alkali, expressed in grams of sodium hydroxide, that is neutralized when 100 mL of the product in the form of a liquid, or 100 g of the product in the form of a solid, paste or gel, is brought to a pH of 10.00 ± 0.05 by the addition of hydrochloric acid.

• Marginal note:Unstable end point

  (3) If the end point of the titration referred to in subsection (2) is unstable and exhibits drifting, the pH end point reached within 30 seconds after the last addition of titrant is to be used as the effective end point for classification purposes.

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.