(1) Extremely flammable contact adhesives,
also known as contact bonding cements, when distributed in containers intended
or suitable for household use may be misbranded under the Act if the containers
fail to bear a warning statement adequate for the protection of the public
health and safety.
(2) The
following warning statement is considered as a minimum cautionary labeling
adequate to meet the requirements of ORS
453.005 to
453.135 of the
Act with respect
to containers of more than one-half pint of contact adhesive and similar liquid
or semiliquid articles having a flashpoint at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit as
determined by the method in
333-016-0035 when the only
hazard foreseeable is that caused by the extreme flammability of the mixture:
"DANGER EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE VAPORS MAY CAUSE FLASH
FIRE
Vapors may ignite explosively. Prevent build-up 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".
(3) The words that are in capital
letters in the warning statement set forth in section (2) of this rule shall be
printed on the main (front) panel or panels of the container in capital letters
of the type size specified in OAR
333-016-0115. The balance of the
cautionary information may appear together on another panel, provided the front
panel bears a statement such as,
"Read carefully other cautions on
______panel", the blank being filled in with the identification of the
specific label panel bearing the balance of the cautionary labeling. It is
recommended that a borderline be used in conjunction with the cautionary
labeling.
(4) If an article has
additional hazards, or contains ingredients listed in OAR
333-016-0065 as requiring
special labeling, appropriate additional front and rear panel precautionary
labeling is required.
