WHMIS (Methyl alcohol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = 11 °C Setaflash closed cup and boiling point = 65 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 32 3 4 5

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 24 6

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 1B4 5 7 8 9 10 11
• Toxic to the development

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure - Category 24 12

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects) - Category 3 - Narcotic effect4 8 12

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
May cause damage to organs (H371)
May cause drowsinesss or dizziness (H336)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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