GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Chemical Name：Potassium permanganate
CAS：7722-64-7
Result：
| ID: | 497 |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (water solubility: 6.4g/100mL (20degC), ICSC (2004)) |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Category 2 |
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Danger | H272: May intensity fire; oxidizer |
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Inorganic compounds containing oxygen and classified as powerful oxidants (ICSC (2004)). Classified into Division 5.1 and Packing Group II (UN#1490) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods). |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not organic compounds |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Category 4 |
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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 750mg/kg (EHC, 17 (1981)). |
| 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 1A-1C |
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Danger | H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN （or hair）: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the description in the report on epidemiological studies of human exposure (CICAD 12 (1999)): "In a child, accidental ingestion of potassium permanganate (174 mg/kg) resulted in corrosion of the mouth, oesophagus and stomach." Also based on human epidemiological evidence of "redness, skin burns and pain" (ICSC (2003)). The substance is thus considered "corrosive to the skin" and classified into Category 1A-1C, though it should be placed in Category 1A from the viewpoint of safety if further subclassification is needed. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
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Danger | H318: Causes serious eye damage |
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
Based on the description in the report on epidemiological studies of human exposure (IUCLID (2000)): "highly corrosive." Also based on human epidemiological evidence of "redness, pain and severe deep burns" (ICSC (2003)). The substance is thus considered "corrosive to the eye." Classified into Category 1 since the hazard classification for skin corrosivity is Category 1A-1C. |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 |
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Warning | H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects |
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 absence of data on multi-generation mutagenicity tests, germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo and germ cell genotoxicity tests in vivo, and positive data on somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (micronucleus tests and chromosome aberration tests), described in CICAD 12 (1999). |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 |
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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 adverse effects on sperm production and fetuses, described in EHC 17 (1981), though no data are available on parental toxicity. |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (respiratory system) |
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Danger | H370: Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) |
P307+P311: IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
"Acute inhalation exposure to high concentrations of manganese dusts (specifically MnO2 and Mn3O4) can cause an inflammatory response in the lung, which, over time, can result in impaired lung function. Lung toxicity is manifested as an increased susceptibility to infections such as bronchitis and can result in manganic pneumonia" (CICAD 12 (1999)). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (respiratory system, nervous system) |
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Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, nervous 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 ... |
Based on the human evidence including "increased incidence of cases diagnosed as pneumonia" (EHC 17 (1981)), "weakness and impaired mental capacity, a syndrome similar to Parkinson's disease developed after about 9 months" (CICAD 12 (1999)). Also based on the evidence from animal studies: the substance "altered conditioned reflex activity" (EHC 17 (1981)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 1. |
| 10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Acute） | Category 1 |
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Warning | H400: Very toxic to aquatic life |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P391: Collect spillage. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
It was classified into Category 1 from 48 hours EC50=0.084mg/L(Potassium Permanganate Equivalent: 0.242mg/L) of the crustacea (Daphnia magna) (CERI Hazard Data, 2002). |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Category 1 |
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Warning | H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P391: Collect spillage. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Although acute toxicity was Category 1 and bio-accumulation was low (BCF<81 (Existing Chemical Safety Inspections Data)), since it was a metallic compound, and the underwater action was unknown, it was classified into Category 1. |
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* 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：
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Model Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |