GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Shale oils
CAS:68308-34-9

Result:
ID: 717
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 classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3, PG II or III
2 Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
6 Flammable liquids Category 2-3 Danger H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
UNRTDG No. 1288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 288 (SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
13 Oxidizing liquids Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Number:288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
15 Organic peroxides Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Number:288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3; PG II or III
16 Corrosive to metals Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 1288(SHALE OIL), Class: 3, PG II or III

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Not classified - - - - SPECIES: Mouse ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 11.3 g/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: IARC 35(1985)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Not classified - - - - It is based on mortality not being seen by administration of 1936 = approx. 2000mg/kg or more to rat (IARC 35 (1985)).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (room temperature)
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 Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 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 ...
It is based on the positive results of the mouse somatic cells in vivo mutagenicity test (chromosomal aberration test) (IARC 35 (1985)).
6 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Danger H350: May cause 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 is based on IARC classifications 1 and the Japanese industrial hygene academic Society classifications 1.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
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 - - - - No data available
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.


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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