WHMIS (Isopropyl alcohol 70%)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

WHMIS 2015 classification - Note to reader

• Flammable liquids - Category 21 2
• Flash point = 22 °C closed cup (non reported method) and boiling point >82 °C

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 21 3 4 5 6 7

Danger

Highly flammable liquid and vapour (H225)
Causes serious eye irritation (H319)

Ingredient disclosure

Comments: Classification regarding eye irritation (H319) applies to a mixture untested for this criteria and containing at least 10% of a substance that causes eye irritation (isopropyl alcohol).

References

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