WHMIS (Benzyl alcohol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41 2
• Flash point = 93 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 43 4 5

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 24 6 7

Warning

Combustible liquid (H227)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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• ▲3.  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances). Hamilton (Ont) : Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.   http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/rtecs/search.html
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• ▲6.  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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The [number] refers to the Information SST database of the CNESST Documentation Center.