WHMIS (2-Propoxyethanol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 31 2 3
• Flash point = 49 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 41 4 5 6

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A1 4 5 6 7

Warning

Flammable liquid and vapour (H226)
Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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The [number] refers to the Information SST database of the CNESST Documentation Center.