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 click 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 (TIF Version - 399 K) (dimensions: 4.25x3.25in, 600dpi).

Class A - Compressed Gases

High resolution file (TIF Version - 247 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 3445 K)

Class B - Flammable and Combustible Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 248 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 5265 K)

Class C - Oxidizing Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 231 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 6594 K)

Class D - Poisonous and Infectious Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 245 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 3445 K)

Division 1

Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects

Subdivision A - Very Toxic Materials

Subdivision B - Toxic Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 224 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 17 K)

Division 2

Materials Causing Other Toxic Effects

Subdivision A - Very Toxic Materials

Subdivision B - Toxic Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 236 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 3834 K)

Division 3

Biohazardous Infectious Materials

Class E - Corrosive Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 236 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 8129 K)

Class F - Dangerously Reactive Materials

High resolution file (TIF Version - 235 K)

Vector image file (SVG Version - 3445 K)

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.

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.

With respect to colour, the WHMIS logo can be printed four different ways:

• black only
• one colour (PMS 293 blue)
• two colours (PMS 293 blue, PMS 151 orange)
• white reverse (out of solid backgrounds only)

WHMIS logo, English - High resolution file (TIF Version - 2365 K)

WHMIS logo, French - High resolution file (TIF Version - 2406 K)

WHMIS logo, symbol only - High resolution file (TIF Version - 612 K)