WHMIS (Phenyl mercaptan)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 31
• Flash point = 56°C Tag closed cup

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 22 3 4 5 6 7 8

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 22 3 4 5 6 7 9

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 12 3 4 5 6 7 9

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 24 5 7 9 10

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 24 5 7 9 10

Danger

Flammable liquid and vapour (H226)
Fatal if swallowed (H300)
Fatal in contact with skin (H310)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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