WHMIS (o-Toluidine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 85°C Setaflash closed cup

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 3

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 32 4 5 6

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A2 3

• Carcinogenicity - Category 1A5 6 7

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 15 7

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 25 6 7

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Toxic if inhaled (H331)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause cancer (H350)
Causes damage to organs (H370)
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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