Chemical Name:cyanogen chloride
CAS:506-77-4
ID: | 681 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC, 2002) and non-flammable gas (Hommel, 1991) |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG No. 1589, Class: 2.3, Subsidiary risks Class: 8 |
5 | Gases under pressure | Liquefied gas | Warning | H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. | Critical temp: 215degC (AIR LIQUIDE, Safety Data Sheet, 31/07/2002) | |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to gas 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) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | It cannot classify without the rodent data including a rat. |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Category 1 | 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 ... |
Mouse lethal concentration (3-minute exposure) = 500ppm (ACGIH (2001)). (If it converts, it will be <100ppm as 4 hours exposure.) There is also a descriptions of death (ACGIH (2001)) by 48ppm and exposure for 30 minute for humans. It was considered as Category 1 based on these knowledge. | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 1A-1C | 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 ... |
Irritation on the human skin is observed in the state of steam, and when being a liquid (13degC or less), it becomes stronger and is described that it "will burn skin" (HSDB (2003)). Moreover, it is described as "when touching liquid: frostbite" (ICSC (1999)). Based on above, it was classified as Category 1A-1C. | |
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 is described to be "severe eye irritation" (ACGIH (2001)) in human studies. Furthermore, since irritation became strong in the state of the liquid (13degC or less), and it was described to be "will burn eyes" (HSDB (2003)), and "frostbite, redness, and a pain" (ICSC (1999)), it was judged as the critical obstacle and set as Category 1. | |
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 | - | - | - | - | No data available |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 2 (respiratory system, central nervous system) | Warning | H371: May cause damage to organs (respiratory system, central nervous system) |
P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: 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. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Although there is the statement that "pulmonary irritant and lacrimator effects"((HSDB (2003))) as the symptom of low concentration, there is the acute or delayed effect to respiratory system including pulmonary oedema generally (HSDB (2003)). Furthermore, there is the description about the symptoms via central nerve such as lethargica, confusing, unconsciousness (ICSC (1999)). And it is classified into Category 2 (respiratory systems, central nervous system). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (respiratory system), Category 2 (central nervous system) |
Danger Warning |
H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system) H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (central 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 ... |
This product affects cellular respirations (ICSC (1999)), besides of stimulative to a respiratory tract or an eye in humans toxic effects such as congestion and edema of lungs (ACGIH (2001), ICSC (1999)), and giddiness, convulsions, unconsciousness, etc. are reported (ICSC (1999), HSDB (2003)). Based on above, it was classified to as Category 1 (respiratory system) and 2 (central nervous systems) | |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) | Category 1 | 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-hour LC50=0.029mg/L of Crustacea (Daphnia magna) (ECETOC TR91, 2003). | |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Category 1 | 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 ... |
Classified into Category 1, since acute toxicity was Category 1, and behavior in water and bioaccumulative potential are unknown. |
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