WHMIS (Pyruvic acid)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 84 °C Setaflash closed-cup

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1
• Strong acid: pH of a 0,88% solution = 1,8

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1
• Strong acid: pH of a 0.88% solution = 1.8

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 1

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

References

• ▲1.  Lenga, R.E. et Votoupal, K.L., The Sigma-Aldrich library of regulatory and safety data. Vol. 1. Milwaukee : Sigma-Aldrich. (1993). [RM-515040]

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