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GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Arsenic
CAS：7440-38-2

Result：


ID:	54
Classifier:	Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS
Year Classified:	FY2006
Reference Manual:	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Symbol	Signal word	Hazard statement	Precautionary statement	Rationale for the classification
1	Explosives	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties
2	Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases）	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
3	Aerosols	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Not aerosol products
4	Oxidizing gases	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
5	Gases under pressure	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
6	Flammable liquids	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
7	Flammable solids	Not classified	-	-	-	-	Classification not possible, because of the unidentified configuration and the absence of data. Classified as "Combustible" according to ICSC (2004). The powder or granules, when exposed to a high temperature or flames, might cause a fire or explosion (ICSC (2004)). Classified into Division 6.1 (UN#1558) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified	-	-	-	-	Flammable but does not ignite readily (HSDB, 2006)
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Not classified	-	-	-	-	Classified into Division 6.1 (UN#1558) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified	-	-	-	-	Stable to water; insoluble (ICSC, 2004)
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
14	Oxidizing solids	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Inorganic compounds containing no oxygen and halogen
15	Organic peroxides	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Not organic compounds
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available

HEALTH HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Symbol	Signal word	Hazard statement	Precautionary statement	Rationale for the classification
1	Acute toxicity （Oral）	Category 4		Warning	H302: Harmful if swallowed	P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P330: Rinse mouth. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...	Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) value of 763mg/kg (RTECS (2006)).
1	Acute toxicity （Dermal）	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
1	Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases）	Not applicable	-	-	-	-	Due to the fact that the substance is "solid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected.
1	Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours）	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
1	Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists）	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available As for health hazards, refer to "ID1075, Sodium Arsenate, CAS:13464-38-5," "ID1088, Sodium Arsenite, CAS:7784-46-5," "ID55, Diarsenic Trioxide (arsenious acid), CAS:1327-53-3."
6	Carcinogenicity	Category 1A		Danger	H350: May cause cancer	P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...	Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category K (Arsenic Compounds, Inorganic) by NTP (2005), Group 1 (ARSENIC AND ARSENIC COMPOUNDS) by IARC (1987) , Category A1 (Arsenic and inorganic compounds) by ACGIH (2001), Category A (Arsenic, inorganic (CASRN 7440-38-2)) by EPA (1998) and Category 1 (Arsenic and Arsenic Compounds (As)) by Japan Society for Occupational Health.
7	Reproductive toxicity	Category 1A		Danger	H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child	P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...	Based on the epidemiological evidence of adverse effects on filial generation, described in EHC 224 (2001). As for health hazards, refer to "ID1075, Sodium Arsenate, CAS:13464-38-5," "ID1088, Sodium Arsenite, CAS:7784-46-5," "ID55, Diarsenic Trioxide (arsenious acid), CAS:1327-53-3."
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	No data available

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Symbol	Signal word	Hazard statement	Precautionary statement	Rationale for the classification
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Acute）	Classification not possible	-	-	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term）	Category 4	-	-	H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life	P273: Avoid release to the environment. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...	Although L(E) C50 <=100 mg/L data existed, since it was metal and the behavior in the water was unknown, it classified into Category 4.

NOTE:

* Classification was conducted by relevant Japanese Ministries in accordance with GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government, and is intended to provide a reference for preparing GHS labelling and SDS for users.
* This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice.
* The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users.

Reference：

Reference Manual
Definitions / Abbreviations
Model Label by MHLW	MHLW Website （in Japanese Only）
Model SDS by MHLW	MHLW Website （in Japanese Only）