GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Copper
CAS:7440-50-8

Result:
ID: 850
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 Classification not possible - - - - Although copper fine powder can be applicable, there is no data.
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 Classification not possible - - - - Fine copper powder can be applicable but there is no data.
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Although copper fine powder can be applicable, no data.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Classification not possible - - - - No data available
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Containing no oxygen , chlorine and fluorine.
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) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
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 - - - - No data available
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - Only according to the descriptive content of PATTY (4th, 1994), it cannot be classified. Because it cannot be judged whether it is caused by copper exposures, and the data is insufficient.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Since data was insufficient, we could not classify it.
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Since data was insufficient, we could not classify it. Only from description of PATTY (4th, 1994), we cannot judge whether they are two or more cases from the separate medical institutions or not, and in EHC 200 (1998), although the potential which indicates skin sensitization is suggested, it is not determined clearly. In addition, although it is classified to be skin sensitization class 2 according to Japan Society for Occupational Health (JSfOH advice (2004)) and is mentioned to as the sensitizing chemicals (it contains only the reports of skin sensitization) in the Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy (JSoOA special committee (2004)), it is not listed in the Japanese Society for Contact Dermatitis.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
6 Carcinogenicity Not classified - - - - Since it was classified into D in EPA (1991), it was considered as the outside of Category.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Warning H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) 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.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
From description that an upper respiratory tract is stimulated by fume in ACGIH (7th, 2001) was considered to be respiratory irritant, and was set to Category 3.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (liver) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (liver) 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 descriptions that hepatomegaly was observed in the worker (probable consumption of 200mg/day) considered to have been exposed to the high air concentrations (EHC 200 (1998)), target organ was considered to be liver, and was classified into Category 1. Although there is description that the gastrointestinal disorders was observed in the worker (probable consumption of 200mg/day) considered to have been exposed to the high aerial concentration (EHC 200 (1998)), based on the description about other examples of exposure (EHC 200 (1998), ACGIH (7th, 2001), and PATTY (4th, 1994)), the gastrointestinal disorders were considered to be diarrhea or nausea, and it was judged as the influence which does not endorse a classification.
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) Category 4 - - H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified into Category 4, since it is metal and the behavior in the water is unknown, though L(E) C50 <=100 mg/L .


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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.
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