WHMIS (Carbon disulfide)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = -30 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = --46XX °C

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 42 3 4 5

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 1B6 7
• Toxic to the reproductive function
• Toxic to the development

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects) - Category 3 - Narcotic effect

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 14 8 9 10

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
May cause drowsinesss or dizziness (H336)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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