WHMIS (Furane)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 11 2
• Flash point = -36 °C Setaflash closed cup and boiling point = 31,4 °C

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 33 4

• Carcinogenicity - Category 25 6

Danger

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour (H224)
Toxic if inhaled (H331)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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