WHMIS (Phenacyl chloride)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 31 2 3

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 24

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 11 2 3

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 11

• Skin sensitization - Category 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 11

Danger

Toxic if swallowed (H301)
On contact with water releases gases which are fatal if inhaled
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

References

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