MSDS

Canadian WHMIS Classification: Considered to be a hazardous material under the Hazardous
Products Act as defined by the Controlled Products Regulations (Class D2A, E- Corrosive Material)
and subject to the requirements of Health Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Material Information
(WHMIS). This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulation (CPR). This document complies with the WHMIS requirements of the
Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and the CPR.
SECTION XVI – OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS-III: Health – 0 = No significant health risk
1 = Irritation or minor reversible injury possible
2 = Temporary or minor injury possible
3 = Major injury possible unless prompt action is taken
4 = Life threatening, major or permanent damage possible
Flammability- 0 = Material will not burn
1 = Material must be preheated before ignition will occur
2 = Material must be exposed to high temperatures before ignition
3 = Material capable of ignition under normal temperatures
4 = Flammable gases or very volatile liquids; may ignite spontaneously
Physical Hazard- 0 = Material is normally stable, even under fire conditions
1 = Material normally stable but may become unstable at high temps
2 = Materials that are unstable and may undergo react at room temp
3 = Materials that may form explosive mixtures with water
4 = Materials that are readily capable of explosive water reaction
Abbreviations:
ACGIH American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists
CAS Chemical Abstract Service
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CPR Controlled Products Regulations (Canada)
DOT Department of Transportation
IARC International Agency for Research
MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTP National Toxicity Program
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV Threshold Limit Value
TWA Time-weighted Average
WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System