WHMIS (Propiolactone)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 41
• Flash point = 70 °C Setaflash closed cup

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 12 3 4 5

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 16 7

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 12 5 7 8

• Carcinogenicity - Category 22 7 9 10

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 17

Danger

Combustible liquid (H227)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

References

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The [number] refers to the Information SST database of the CNESST Documentation Center.