NOT CONTROLLED
This is the symbol for a non-controlled product.
It corresponds to the number 0
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GASES AND AEROSOLS
This is the symbol for gases and aerosols.
It corresponds to the number 1
Its WHMIS class is A.
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FLAMMABLE
This is the symbol for flammable materials.
It corresponds to the number 2
This WHMIS class divides itself into six sub-classes:
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OXIDIZERS
This is the symbol for oxidizers.
It corresponds to the number is 3
Its WHMIS class is C.
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POISON
This is the symbol for poisonous and toxic products.
It corresponds to the number 4
This WHMIS class divides itself into two sub-divisions:
Before we can assign this classification to untested mixtures we have to have
an understanding of the criteria used for "tested mixtures or pure substances"
. The criteria for tested mixture or pure substances is based on the LD50 and LC50
values of the pure substance or tested mixture. Let's review the criteria:
and a saturated vapour concentration > 2 times the LC50 value.
Another determining factor is if the product has any of these TDGR classifications:
Similar criteria is used as for the D1A. The criteria is as follows:
Note:For any untested mixture that contains an ingredient >1% is already classified a D1A or D1B,
then the whole product is concidered a D1A or D1B.
or > 500 mg/m3 < 2500 mg/m3 4 hours(Dust, Fumes or Mist)
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TOXIC
This is the symbol for poisonous and toxic material.
It corresponds to the number 5
This WHMIS class divides itself into two sub-divisions:
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BIOHAZARDOUS
This is the symbol for biohazardous products.
It corresponds to the number 6
Its WHMIS class is D3
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CORROSIVE
This is the symbol for corrosive materials.
It corresponds to the number 7
Its WHMIS class is E
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REACTIVE
This is the symbol for reactive materials.
It corresponds to the number 8
Its WHMIS class is F
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REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN
This is the symbol for materials that must be refrigerated or frozen (consult manufacturer for storage instructions).
It corresponds to the number 9
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SAFETY GLASSES
This is the safety-handling symbol for Safety Glasses.
It corresponds to the letter A
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SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATOR
This is the safety-handling symbol for Self-contained Respirator
It corresponds to the letter B
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SAFETY GLOVES
This is the safety-handling symbol for Safety Gloves
It corresponds to the letter C
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DUST MASK
This is the safety-handling symbol for Dust Mask
It corresponds to the letter D
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ORGANIC VAPOUR RESPIRATOR
This is the safety-handling symbol for Organic Vapour Respirator
It corresponds to the letter E
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FACE SHIELD
This is the safety-handling symbol for Face Shield
It corresponds to the letter F
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RUBBER BOOTS
This is the safety-handling symbol for Rubber Boots
It corresponds to the letter G
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APRON
This is the safety-handling symbol for Apron
It corresponds to the letter H
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FULL BODY SUIT
This is the safety-handling symbol for Full Body Suit
It corresponds to the letter I
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KEEP FROZEN
This is the safety-handling symbol for Keep Frozen
It corresponds to the letter Z
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