Safety

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WHMIS Symbols

A COMPRESSED GAS: (often requires another symbol if not inert) Toxic - Oxidizer Corrosive - Inert Flammable - Reactive
B FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE: Division 1: Flammable Gases Division 2: Flammable Liquids (Fp < 37°C) Division 3: Combustible Liquids (Fp > 37°C) Division 4: Flammable Solids Division 5: Flammable Aerosols Division 2: Flammable Reactive Materials
C OXIDIZING MATERIALS
D POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
1. MATERIAL CAUSING IMMEDIATE AND SERIOUS TOXIC EFFECTS
2. MATERIAL CAUSING OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS
3. BIOHAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL
F DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL