OSH Answers: 6-International Hazard Classifications for Trichloroethylene

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6-International Hazard Classifications for Trichloroethylene

Does Trichloroethylene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Does Trichloroethylene meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?

Does Trichloroethylene meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?

Trichloroethylene 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 Trichloroethylene 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. Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. [R:40-52/53]

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;R:40]

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