WHMIS (1,2,3-Trichloropropane)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 71,1 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 32 3 4 5 6

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 32 3 4 6

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 24 6

• Carcinogenicity - Category 1B2 4 7

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 26 8 9 10 11 12

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Toxic in contact with skin (H311)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause cancer (H350)
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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