WHMIS (Cobalt monoxide)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 31 2

• Acute toxicity - inhalation - Category 21

• Respiratory sensitization - Category 13

• Skin sensitization - Category 11 3

• Carcinogenicity - Category 24 5

• Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 16 7

Danger

Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Fatal if inhaled (H330)
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (H334)
May cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (H372)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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