GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Antimony
CAS：7440-36-0

Result：
ID: 87
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 Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible, because of the unidentified configuration and the absence of data. The substance, in the form of powder or vapor, is flammable and explosive (as far as metals are concerned, the finer the particles, the more dangerous they are), according to Sax (11th, 2004). Antimony powder is classified into Division 6.1 (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, UN#2871), while metal powder including but not limited to that of antimony (combustibles) (except those identifiable by name) is classified into Division 4.1, Packing Group II and III ((UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, UN#3089).
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 Classification not possible - - - - No data available
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - No data available
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water; insoluble (ICSC, 1999)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Inorganic substance 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） Classification not possible - - - - Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) of 7,000mg/kg (RTECS (2004)) suggests a hazard category of "not classified" but "classification not possible" is considered appropriate, given that the data are those of Priority 2.
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.
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 - - - - Based on the description in HSDB (2005) suggests "skin irritation," but "classification not possible" is considered appropriate, given that the data are those of Priority 2.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - Based on the description in HSDB (2005) suggests "eye irritation," but "classification not possible" is considered appropriate, given that the data are those of Priority 2.
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
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible based on expert judgment, given the absence of toxicity data and existing classification.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 (respiratory system) Warning H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system) P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		Based on the human evidence including "pulmonary damage, if exposed to metal vapour or metal oxide powder for a long period of time" (HSDB (2005)), and the evidence from animal studies including "interstitial fibrosis, enlargement and hyperplasia of the alveolar wall, metaplasia of the cuboidal/columnar epithelium" (HSDB (2005)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 2.
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 - - - - No data available
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） Classification not possible - - - - No data available


NOTE:
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