WHMIS (Isopropyl alcohol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2
• Flash point = 12 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 83 °C

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 23 4 5 6 7

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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