Does Tetrachloroethylene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Tetrachloroethylene meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
D1B - Poisonous and infectious material - Immediate and serious effects - Toxic
D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very toxic
D2B - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Toxic
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does Tetrachloroethylene meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Carcinogenic, Category 3. [Carc. cat. 3]
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
Possible risk of irreversible effects. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. [R:40-51/53]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Keep out of reach of children.* Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. [S:(2-)*23-36/37-61]
*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.
Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.
EU COMMENTS :
CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1%: Harmful. Possible risk of irreversible effects. [Xn; R40]
