WHMIS (Molybdate orange)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Respiratory sensitization - Category 11 2 3 4

• Skin sensitization - Category 1A4 5 6

• Carcinogenicity - Category 1A7

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 1A4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
• Toxic to the reproductive function
• Adverse effects on the development of the offspring
• Toxic to the development

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 14 5 9 10 16

Danger

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
May cause cancer (H350)
May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: This classification is based on all available data for Lead chromate.

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