GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Phosphorus pentachloride
CAS：10026-13-8

Result：
ID: 578
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 Not classified - - - - Non-combustible (ISCS (1997))
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 - - - - Not classified because of "Non-combustible" (ICSC, 1997)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not classified because of a non-combustible substance.(ICSC (1997))
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Although it reacts violently with water, what are generated is phosphates and hydrogen chlorides, and is all nonflammable.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not classified - - - - Not classified in UNTDG Class: 5.1
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic substance
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 ... 		SPECIES: Rat ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 600 mg/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: IUCLID (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） Classification not possible - - - - There was a statement of rat LC50: 0.205mg/L (RTECS (2004)). But it was presupposed that test time is unstated. Therefore, it cannot be classified since data is insufficient. However, when there are necessities, such as a display, handling similar to category 2 is recommended from a viewpoint of safety.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B 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 descriptions that it is corrosive in rabbit test (IUCLID (2000)) and that it is corrosive to skin (ICSC (1997)), and the fact its UN Transportation Classification is class 8-II, it was classified as Category 1B.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 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. 		It was categoried into Category 1 from skin corrosivity / irritation being categoried into Category 1B.
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 - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data and reports
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 (respiratory system), Category 2 (circulatory system) Danger
Warning 		H370: Causes damage to organs (respiratory system)
H371: May cause damage to organs (circulatory 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 ...
P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 		Due to the description that it irritates the airway and causes bronchitis (ACGIH (2001)) and lung edema (ICSC (1997)) by inhalation of fume, it was classified into Category 1 (respiratory system). Although there is the description that oral intake, coldness of skin by skin contact, change of pules, and the cardiovascular system collapse with shallow breathing are the major cuases for immediate death (HSDB (2005)). And it is in priorty 2, therefore, it was classified into Category 2(circulatory organ).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 (bone) Warning H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (bone) 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 ... 		Although there is the statement that the disability of bone is caused by inhaling over a long times (HSDB (2005)) , since it was priority 2, it was classified in Category 2 (bone).
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:
* 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.
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