WHMIS (Cobalt difluoride)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader
Update: 2015-12-22

  • Acute toxicity - oral - Category 31 2
  • Respiratory sensitization - Category 13 4 5 6
  • Skin sensitization - Category 17
  • Carcinogenicity - Category 28
  • Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 19

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Skull and crossbones

  • WHMIS 2015 pictogram : Health hazard

Danger

Toxic if swallowed (H301)
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

Comments: Due to the lack of data, classification regarding respiratory sensitization (H334), skin sensitization (H317) and specific organ toxicity - repeated exposure (H372) were established by analogy to Cobalt dichloride (inorganic Cobalt compounds).

References

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