WHMIS (1,2-Dichloroethane)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21
• Flash point = 13 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 83 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 3 4 5 6

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 33 4 6

• Carcinogenicity - Category 27

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 22 6 8

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Toxic if inhaled (H331)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H373)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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