WHMIS (n-Propyl alcohol)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2 3 4
• Flash point = 15 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point = 97 °C

• Acute toxicity - oral - Category 42 5 6

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A2 3 6 7

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Harmful if swallowed (H302)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

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References

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