1. (1) Self-pressurized containers that fail to bear a warning statement adequate for the protection of the public health and safety may be misbranded under the Act, except as otherwise provided pursuant to ORS 453.035.

2. (2) The following warning statement will be considered as meeting the requirements of ORS 453.035 if the only hazard associated with an article is that the contents are under pressure:

   “WARNING — CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep out of the reach of children.”

   The word “CAUTION” may be substituted for the word “WARNING.” A practical equivalent may be substituted for the statement “Keep out of the reach of children.”

3. (3) That portion of the warning statement set forth in section (2) of this rule in capital letters should be printed on the main (front) panel of the container in capital letters of the type size specified in OAR 333-016-0115. The balance of the cautionary statements may appear together on another panel, provided that the front panel also bears a statement such as, “Read carefully other cautions on ________ panel.”
4. (4) If an article has additional hazards, such as skin or eye irritancy, toxicity, or flammability, appropriate additional front and rear panel precautionary labeling is required.

5. (5) If the article contains a fluorocarbon propellant, it shall bear on its label the additional statement,

   “WARNING — Use only as directed; intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal,” and “contains fluorocarbons.”

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 453.095

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 453.035

History

HD 40, f. 8-2-73, ef. 8-15-73