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WHMIS Classes, Divisions and Subdivisions and Corresponding Hazard Symbols

Class A - Compressed Gases
Class B - Flammable and Combustible Materials
Class C - Oxidizing Materials
Class D - Poisonous and Infectious Materials
Class E - Corrosive Materials
Class F - Dangerously Reactive Materials
The WHMIS Logo and How to Use it:

NOTE: To save the high resolution image file on your computer, hold the Shift key down while clicking on the link. A Save As pop-up window will appear, enabling the user to specify the location of the file.

Here is the high resolution file for the label border (400kb; dimensions: 4.25x3.25in, 600dpi).

Class A - Compressed Gases

Class A Symbol

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Class B - Flammable and Combustible Materials

Class B Symbol

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Division 1

Flammable Gas

Division 2

Flammable Liquid

Division 3

Combustible Liquid

Division 4

Flammable Solid

Division 5

Flammable Aerosol

Division 6

Reactive Flammable Material


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Class C - Oxidizing Materials

Class C symbol

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Class D - Poisonous and Infectious Materials

Class D - Division 1

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Division 1

Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects

Subdivision A - Very Toxic Materials

Subdivision B - Toxic Materials

Class D - Division 2

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Division 2

Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects

Subdivision A - Very Toxic Materials

Subdivision B - Toxic Materials

Class D - Division 3

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Division 3

Biohazardous Infectious Materials

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Class E - Corrosive Materials

Class E symbol

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Class F - Dangerously Reactive Materials

Dangerously Reactive Materials

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The WHMIS Logo and How to Use It:

The WHMIS logo was developed to be a readily recognizable graphic identification of this pan Canadian system. The logo is intended to be used widely and as fully as possible by any users or supporters of WHMIS to identify informational, promotional or educational material related to this national program.

WHMIS symbol

The logo should not be depicted on WHMIS labels nor MSDSs.

As the WHMIS logo identifies informational, educational or promotional material related to the program, it is not intended to be used or to be perceived as a stamp of government approval of any WHMIS- related materials produced by individuals, groups, associations or firms. It is not acceptable to use the logo in any way which would suggest government endorsement of a product or service.

WHMIS logo, English - High resolution file

WHMIS logo, French - High resolution file

WHMIS logo, symbol only - High resolution file

Last Updated: 2006-11-24 Top