WHMIS (Cyclopentene)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = -34,4 °C Setaflash closed cup and boiling point = 44 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 3 4

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 42 3 4

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 23 4

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 23 4

• Aspiration hazard - Category 12
• Liquid hydrocarbon with a kinematic viscosity of 0,275 mm2/s at 20 °C

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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