WHMIS (Dimethyl sulfate)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41 2 3
• Flash point = 83 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 34 5 6 7

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 14 5 6 7 8

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 14 6 8 9 10 11 12

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 14 6 8 9 10 11 12 13

• Carcinogenicity - Category 1B9 11 12 14

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 15 6 12

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
May cause cancer (H350)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

References

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