WHMIS (o-Dichlorobenzene)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41 2
• Flash point = 66 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 43 4 5

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 43 4 6 7

• Skin sensitization - Category 1B8

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 15 9 10 11 12

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Causes damage to organs (H370)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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