WHMIS (n-Butyl lactate)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41 2
• Flash point = 69,4 °C Setaflash closed cup

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 23 4 5

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 25 6

Warning

Combustible liquid (H227)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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• ▲4.  Clary, J.J., Feron, V.J. et van Velthuijsen, J.A., «Safety assessment of lactate esters.» Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. Vol. 27, no. 2, p. 88-97. (1998). [AP-060031]
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