The Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling (The GHS) - Implementation of the GHS in Canada
Consumer Chemicals
Table 1: GHS hazards which are identified on the labels of Consumer
Chemicals
Physical Hazards
| GHS Hazard Categories |
Hazard Identified on the Consumer Chemical Label** |
| Explosive Substances (Liquid or Solid) and Explosive Articles |
no |
| Flammable Gases |
yes |
| Flammable Aerosols |
yes |
| Oxidizing Gases |
no |
| Gases Under Pressure |
yes |
| Flammable Liquids |
yes |
| Flammable Solids |
yes |
| Self-Reactive Substances |
no |
| Pyrophoric Liquids |
no |
| Pyrophoric Solids |
no |
| Self-Heating Substances |
yes * |
| Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases |
no |
| Oxidizing Liquids |
no |
| Oxidizing Solids |
no |
| Organic Peroxides |
no |
| Corrosive to Metals |
no |
Health and Environmental Hazards
| GHS Hazard Categories |
Hazard Identified on the Consumer Chemical Label |
| Acute Toxicity - Oral |
yes |
| Acute Toxicity - Skin |
yes |
| Acute Toxicity - Inhalation |
yes |
| Skin Corrosion/Irritation |
yes |
| Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation |
yes |
| Respiratory Sensitization |
no |
| Skin Sensitization |
no |
| Mutagenicity |
no |
| Carcinogenicity |
no |
| Reproductive Toxicity |
no |
| Target Organ Systemic Toxicity - Single Exposure |
yes* |
| Target Organ Toxicity - Repeat Exposure |
no |
| Aquatic Toxicity |
no |
* The CCCR includes requirements for some products (e.g., substances
of special concern, spontaneous combustion hazard) that may be captured
within these GHS categories.
** The CCCR includes criteria for additional hazards not currently proposed
by the GHS (e.g., aspiration hazard, quick skin-bonding adhesives). Harmonized
criteria for aspiration hazard is currently being developed under the
GHS.
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