GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:1,3,5,7-Tetraazatricyclo[3.3.1.13.7]decane; Hexamethylenetetramine
CAS:100-97-0

Result:
ID: 436
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 Category 2 Warning H228: Flammable solids P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
The substance is classified as flammable, and its powder or granules, when mixed with the air, may cause dust explosion according to ICSC (2004). Classified into Division 4.1 and Packing Group III (UN#1328) (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 - - - - Not pyrophoric when in contact with air at ordinary temperatures: the auto-ignition temperature is 390degC (ICSC, 2004).
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Classified into Division 4.1 (UN#1328) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods)
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - Containing no metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no oxygen, fluorine and chlorine
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no "-O-O-" structure
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available, though the substance acts on aluminum, according to ICSC (2004).

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Not classified - - - - Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) value of 9,200mg/kg (DFGOT vol.5 (1993)).
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 Category 3 - Warning H316: Causes mild skin irritation P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Based on the description of the human health effects (CERI Hazard Data 96-38 (1997), MOE Risk Assessment vol. 4 (2004) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993)): "The substance slightly irritates the skin," though the results of 4 hour patch tests in rabbits suggest no evidence of irritation (DFGOT vol.5 (1993)).
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B - Warning H320: Causes 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.
Based on the description of the human health effects (MOE Risk Assessment vol. 4 (2004) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993)): "The substance slightly irritates the eye," though the results of rabbit eye irritation tests suggest no irritation (DFGOT vol.5 (1993)).
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 ...
Based on the description in the report on epidemiological studies (MOE Risk Assessment vol. 4 (2004) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993)): "Asthma-like symptoms were observed." Also based on the description in MOE Risk Assessment vol. 4 (2004): "Attacks of asthma brought on." The substance is thus considered to possess a potential for respiratory sensitization.
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 ...
Based on the positive results in guinea pig Maximization Tests (DFGOT vol.5 (1993)) and epidemiological evidence of skin sensitization (CERI Hazard Data 96-38 (1997), MOE Risk Assessment vol. 4 (2004) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993)).
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - Based on negative data on multi-generation mutagenicity tests (dominant lethal tests) and somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (chromosome aberration tests), and the absence of data on germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo, described in PATTY (4th, 2000) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993).
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible based on expert judgment in the absence of existing classification, though CERI Hazard Data 96-38 (1997), PATTY (4th, 2000) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993) provide some toxicity data.
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Warning H361: Suspected of damaging 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 evidence of slight increases in the number of pups stillborn or dying in early infancy though no treatment effects on body weights of parental animals were observed (no data on other endpoints are available) in teratogenicity studies with dogs, described in MOE Risk Assessment vol. 3 (2004), PATTY (4th, 2000) and DFGOT vol.5 (1993).
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, kidney) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, kidney) 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 ...
Based on the human evidence: "acute symptoms including respiratory depression and chest tightness" (MOE Risk Assessment vol. 2 (2003)), "cystitis, proteinuria, hematuria," "inflammation of renal tubules and renal pelvis" (CERI Hazard Data 96-38 (1997)).
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) Not classified - - - - It was classified into Not classified from 48 hours EC50>100mg/L of the crustacea (Daphnia magna) (MOE eco-toxicity tests of chemicals, 2002).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Not classified - - - - Since it was not water-insolubility (the water-solubility =4.49*105mg/L (PHYSPROP Database, 2005)), and acute toxicity was low, it was classified into Not classified.


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