WHMIS (n-Propyl bromide)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2 3 4
• Flash point = -10 °C Pensky-Martens closed cup and boiling point = 71 °C

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 25 6 7 8

• Carcinogenicity - Category 29 10 11

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 1B7 12 13
• Toxic to the reproductive function (category 1B)
• Toxic to the development (category 2)

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 17 9 14

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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