WHMIS (Ethylbenzene)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2 3
• Flash point = 15 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 136 °C

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 44 5 6

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 26 7

• Carcinogenicity - Category 24

• Aspiration hazard - Category 14 8

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if inhaled (H332)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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