WHMIS (Acetylene)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader
Update: 2016-02-18

  • Flammable gases - Category 11 2 3 4
    • Flammable limit - concentration range =79,5 % (2,5-82)
    • Lower flammable limit = 2,5 %
  • Gases under pressure - Dissolved gas5 6
  • Simple asphyxiants - Category 17 8
    • Gas that is liable to cause asphyxiation by the displacement of air.

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Flame

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Gaz cylinder

Danger

Extremely flammable gas (H220)
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated (H280)
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation

Ingredient disclosure

References

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