WHMIS (Dichloroacetic acid)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Acute toxicity - dermal - Category 31 2 3

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 13 4

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 12 3 4

• Carcinogenicity - Category 25

• Reproductive toxicity - Category 21 6 7 8
• Toxic to the development

• Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) - Category 1

Danger

Toxic in contact with skin (H311)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
Suspected of causing cancer (H351)
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361)
Causes severe damage to the respiratory tract

Ingredient disclosure

Comments9 10 11 12 13 : This product could be corrosive to metals, please contact the supplier for additionnal information.

References

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