WHMIS (Proviodine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 21 2 3 4 5 6 7

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 28

Warning

Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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• ▲5.  Nagasawa M., Hayashi H. et Nakayoshi T., «In vitro Evaluation of Skin Sensitivity of Povidone-Iodine and Other Antiseptics Using a Three-Dimensional Human Skin Model.» Dermatology. Vol. 204(suppl 1), p. 109-113. (2002). [AP-000497]
• ▲6.  Velazquez D. et al., «Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Povidone-Iodine.» Contact Dermatitis. Vol. 60, p. 348-349. (2009).
• ▲7.  Tsuji A. et al., «Skin Irritation Study of Antiseptics with Rabbit.» Jpn Environ Infect. Vol. 11, no. 3, p. 207-220. (1996). [AP-000436]
• ▲8.  Grant, W.M. et Schuman, J.S., Toxicology of the eye : effects on the eyes and visual systems from chemicals, drugs, metals and minerals, plants, toxins and venoms; also, systemic side effects from eye medications. Vol. 1, 4th ed. Springfield (ILL.) : Charles C. Thomas. (1993). [RM-515030]

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