Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 — 1
Definitions 1 (1) The definitions in this subsection apply in these Regulations. acid reserve means the quantity of an alkali, expressed in grams of sodium hydroxide, that is required to bring 100 mL of a liquid acidic product, or 100 g of an acidic product in the form of a solid, paste or gel, to a pH of 4.00 ± 0.05. ( réserve acide ) Act [Repealed, SOR/2011-24, s. 1] alkali reserve means the quantity of an alkali, expressed in grams of sodium hydroxide, that is neutralized when 100 mL of a liquid basic product, or 100 g of a basic 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 or its equivalent. ( réserve alcaline ) aspiration means the entry of a liquid or solid chemical product directly through the oral or nasal cavity, or indirectly from vomiting, into the trachea or lower respiratory system. ( aspiration ) chemical product means a product used by a consumer that has the properties of one or more of the following: (a) a toxic product; (b) a corrosive product; (c) a flammable product; or (d) a quick skin-bonding adhesive. It does not include any of the following: (e) a product described in any of paragraphs (a) to (d) if it is not possible for a user to be exposed to the product or to any of its hazardous ingredients during reasonably foreseeable use; (f) a portable petroleum container that conforms with CSA B306 or CSA B376; (g) a lighter; (h) a fire extinguisher that conforms with ULC-S503, ULC-S504, ULC-S507 or ULC-S512; or (i) a container of fuel, such as gasoline, ethanol or propane, if the container is permanently attached to an internal combustion engine, a gas turbine or an appliance that uses the fuel. ( produit chimique ) complex mixture means a combination of chemicals that has a generic name that is not a trade name and is (a) a substance of natural origin; (b) a fraction obtained by a physical separation process from a substance of a natural origin; or (c) a chemical modification of a substance of natural origin or of a fraction obtained by a physical separation process from a substance of natural origin. ( mélange complexe ) container means (a) a Category 5 pressurized container that is or is likely to be used by a consumer, including an empty container, as described in Part 5; (b) an empty container that is destined for use by a consumer to store or dispense a chemical product; or (c) any other container that is or is likely to be used by a consumer to store or dispense a chemical product. ( contenant ) corrosive product means a chemical product that (a) is capable of inducing necrosis or ulceration of epithelial tissue; (b) is capable of causing an erythema or edema of the skin, corneal or iris damage or conjunctival swelling or redness; or (c) is identified in Part 2 as a Category 2 corrosive product. ( produit corrosif ) display surface means the portion of the surface area of a container on which the information required by these Regulations can be displayed. It does not include the surface area of the bottom, of any seam or of any concave or convex surface near the top or the bottom of a container. ( aire d’affichage ) dust means solid airborne particles that are mechanically generated. ( poussière ) first aid statement means (a) a list of the hazardous ingredients in the chemical product; and (b) a statement of the first aid treatment to be administered to anyone who has come into contact with a chemical product, such as through ingestion, absorption or inhalation, or information that may be helpful to someone who is assisting that individual. ( énoncé de premiers soins ) flame projection means the flame resulting from the ignition of a chemical product discharged from a spray container when tested in accordance with the procedure set out in Schedule 1. ( projection de la flamme ) flammable product means a chemical product that is capable of (a) spontaneous combustion; (b) becoming flammable when in contact with air; or (c) having a