WHMIS (Triethylamine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = -8,9 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 89 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 3 4 5 6 7

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 32 3 4 5 6 7

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 32 3 5 7

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 12 3 5 7

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 13 5 7 8 9

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 1

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Toxic in contact with skin (H311)
Toxic if inhaled (H331)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This product could be corrosive to metals, please contact the supplier for additionnal information.

References

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