GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Toxaphene
CAS:8001-35-2

Result:
ID: 683
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 - - - - Although it could be used as an aerosol, this evaluation is done with "solid" of the bulk substance.
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
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 - - - - Non-combustible
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not combustible.
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 chlorine (but not oxygen and fluorine) and the chlorine is chemically bonded only to carbon (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) Category 3 Danger H301: Toxic if swallowed P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330: Rinse mouth.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
SPECIES: Rat Route of admin.: oral feed ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 50-300mg/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: ACGIH (2001), IARC 79 (2001)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Danger H311: Toxic in contact with skin P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P322: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since there were data of rat dermal LD50: male 1075mg/kg and female 780mg/kg in DFGOT vol.19 (2003), they were set as Category 3.
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 3 Danger H331: Toxic 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.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Particulate inhalation half fatal dose 3.4mg/L (1hr) of the rat (ATSDR (1986)) was converted into exposure for 4 hours to presume LC50: 0.85mg/L.. So it was set as Category 3.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 - Warning H316: Causes mild skin irritation P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Since the result of rabbit test was Mild(ATSDR (1996)), it was classified as "Category 3."
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified - - - - It was put into the eye 14 times, and since it had only hair-breadth affect on the eyelid (ATSDR (1996)), it was set as the outside of category.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - Since the negative result was obtained by the mice in vivo dominant lethality test, we classified it as "Out Of Category." For the in vitro examination, some positive findings were obtained with multiple tests.
6 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Warning H351: Suspected of causing cancer 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 ...
It was set as "2" based on the judgment of IARC: 2B, ACGIH:A3, and EU: category 3. In an experiment of rats, cancer has occurred in liver and thyroid.
7 Reproductive toxicity Not classified - - - - Since the adverse effects was not observed in the rat three-generation administration test (ACGIH (2001)) of rats, and in mouse five generation administration test (EHC 45 (1984)), it carried out "Category Outside."
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 (central nervous system, liver), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Danger
Warning
H370: Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, liver)
H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation)
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 ...
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.
Since the influence on a central nervous system in humans (ACGIH (2001)) is described and the influence on liver in rat (EHC 45 (1984)), it is classified into "Category 1", respectively. Since R37 was specified in EU, "Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation)" was added.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 2 (liver, kidney, thyroid) Warning H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (liver, kidney, thyroid) 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 ...
It was classified to as "Category 2" because of effects to the liver,renal,thyroid with the given dose of several 10mg/kg/day with rat and a mouse (IARC 79 (2001)).
10 Aspiration hazard Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient 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) 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 96-hour LC50=0.054microg/L of Crustacea (Pink shrimp) (EHC45, 1984).
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 is Category 1, supposed not rapidly degrading (BIOWIN), and bioaccumulative (log Kow=5.9 (PHYSPROP Database, 2005)),.


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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