What is WHMIS class C?

WHMIS class C refers specifically to Oxidizing Materials. These substances are capable of enhancing the combustion of other materials by providing additional oxygen, which can lead to a fire or explosion hazard in the presence of flammable materials. Understanding this class is critical for safely handling and storing oxidizers, particularly in various industrial and laboratory settings where they might be used.

It's important to recognize that while other classifications exist in WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), such as Poisonous and Infectious Material, Corrosive Material, and Dangerous Reactive Material, they each describe different types of hazards. For example, poisonous and infectious materials can cause health risks through toxicity or biological hazards, corrosive materials can damage skin and other materials upon contact, and dangerous reactive materials can lead to hazardous reactions under certain conditions. Each class has distinct characteristics and requires different safety precautions, but class C is unequivocally associated with oxidizing materials.