WHMIS (Turpentine)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 31 2
• Flash point = 35 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 43 4

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 23 5 6 7

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 23 7 8 9

• Skin sensitization - Category 1A3 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 - Respiratory tract irritation3 5

• Aspiration hazard - Category 13 5 20
• Liquid hydrocarbon with a kinematic viscosity of 1,72 mm2/s at 20 °C

Danger

Flammable liquid and vapour (H226)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)

Ingredient disclosure

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