WHMIS (m-Xylylenediamine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 41 2 3 4

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 41 3 4

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 23 4

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 11 3 4

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 11 3 4

• Skin sensitization - Category 1A1 3 4 5 6 7

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 11

Danger

Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

References

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