WHMIS (1,2-Dichloropropane)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = 16 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 96 °C

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 32 3 4 5 6 7

• Carcinogenicity - Category 1A2 8

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Toxic if inhaled (H331)
May cause cancer (H350)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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