WHMIS (Normal butyl alcohol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 31 2
• Flash point = 29 °C closed cup (non reported method)

• Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 23 4 5

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 - Respiratory tract irritation6 7

• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (narcotic effects) - Category 3 - Narcotic effect6 7

Danger

Flammable liquid and vapour (H226)
Causes skin irritation (H315)
Causes serious eye damage (H318)
May cause respiratory irritation (H335)
May cause drowsinesss or dizziness (H336)

Ingredient disclosure

References

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The [number] refers to the Information SST database of the CNESST Documentation Center.