WHMIS (Diglycidyl ether)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 63,9 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 3 4

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 45

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 12 6

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 25

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 25

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 12 7

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Harmful in contact with skin (H312)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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