WHMIS (Pyridine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2
• Flash point = 20 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 115 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 43 4 5 6

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 43 4 6

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 43 4 5 6 7

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 24 5 8 9

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A4 5 8 9

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 23 4 9

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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