According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health hazard rating of 3,2,2. What does the last digit "2" of the rating mean?
the chemical poison presents some hazard if it enters the body and typically has threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm
chemical vapors will cause a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations
the chemical is severely hazardous, usually having threshold limits below 10 ppm
the chemical contains fairly severe skin irritants, causing second- and third-degree burns after a few minutes contact
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