GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (4,4'-M.D.I.)
CAS：101-68-8

Result：
ID: 246
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 - - - - There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules.
2 Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
7 Flammable solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - There are no chemical groups associated with explosive or self-reactive properties present in the molecule.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Flash point: 232degC (Hommel, 1991, Card No.874)
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 applicable - - - - The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metaloids(B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing oxygen (but not chlorine and fluorine) and the oxygen is chemically bonded only to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements).
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Containing no -0-0- structure
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） Not classified - - - - SPECIES: Rat ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 31600 mg/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: CICAD (27, 2000)
1 Acute toxicity （Dermal） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） Category 2 Danger H330: Fatal if inhaled P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284: Wear respiratory protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P320: Specific treatment is urgent （see ... on this label）.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		Category 2 because of "SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LC50(4hr.; VALUE: 0.369mg/L"(ACGIH 7th, 2001)
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning H315: Causes skin irritation P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 		It was classified as Category 2 from description that rabbit skin was irritated (IARC 19 (1979)).
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A-2B Warning H319: Causes serious eye irritation P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 		It was set as Category 2A-2B from description that the eye of the rabbit is stimulated (IARC 19 (1979)).
4 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Danger H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled P304+P341: IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		They are classified into the airway 1st group (Japan Society for Occupational Health Recommendation, 2005) according to Japan Society for Occupational Health, and Sah (MAK/BAT, 2004) according to DFG. Since it was listed as a respiratory allergic substance by the Japanese occupationl and the allergology meeting (the Japanese occupationl and environmental allergology meeting magazine, 2004), it was referred to as Category 1.
4 Skin sensitization Category 1 Warning H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		Since it was indicated that a clear proof of skin sensitization was in CICAD 27 (2000) based on the result of Mouse Ear Swelling Test (MEST), it was referred to as Category 1.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - The substance was regarded as outside the categories. Because there are negative results from the chromosome/micronucleus analysis in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, which is an in vivo mutagenicity test using somatic cells, and the micronucleus test using mouse erythrocytes (DFGOT vol.8, 1997).
6 Carcinogenicity Not classified - - - - Since it is classified into group 3 (IARC 71, 1999) according to IARC and is classified into CBD (IRIS, 1998) according to EPA, it was set as the outside of Category.
7 Reproductive toxicity Not classified - - - - Since there is the description that there is obvious reproductive toxicity in the dose causing general toxicity to parent animals in rat pregnanvy inhalation exposure test (IARC 71 (1999),IRIS (1998) and CICAD 27 (2000)), it was considered as on the outside of Categry.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 （Respiratory tract irritation） Warning H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		It was classified into Category 3 (respiratory irritant) due to the description that there is respiratory irritation to the humans in DFGOT (vol.8, 1997) and IARC 71 (1999).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system) P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		It was classified in Category 1 (respiratory tracts) from the descriptions in IRIS (1998) and CICAD 27 (2000) that the effects on the respiratory system, such as focal/multifocal alveolar and bronchioalveolar hyperplasia, and interstitial fibrosis of lungs were seen with the concentration of the guidance value range of Category 1 in the inhalation exposure test using the rat , and from the descriptions in ACGIH (7th, 2001), DFGOT (vol.8, 1997), CICAD 27 (2000), IARC 71 (1999), and Japan Society for Occupational Health Recommendation of Occupational Exposure Limits (1993) that the respiratory dysfunction and increase in generating of a lung disease were seen in human occupation exposure cases.
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 - - - - Insufficient data available.
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data


NOTE:
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