Chemical Name:ethyl methanesulphonate
CAS:62-50-0
ID: | 968 |
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 | - | - | - | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Classification not possible (Category 4 or Not classified) | - | Warning | H227: Combustible liquid | - | Although the flash point generally varies with testing method, the testing method of available flash point information is unknown. Therefore, if the flash point is not measured with a real sample, it cannot be judged. The acceptance criteria are as follows: Category 4: 60-degC< flash point <=93 degC; out of Category: flash point >93 degC. |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
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 | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
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 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 | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no -0-0- structure |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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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: Mouse ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 470 mg/g REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS(2005) | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (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 | Category 2 | Warning | H315: Causes skin irritation |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
There was no concrete case report. But it was set as Category 2 from description that the skin might be stimulated by contact (HSFS (2000)), and description that the skin was stimulated (SITTIG (4th, 2002)). | |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2A-2B | Warning | H319: Causes serious eye irritation |
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
We found no concrete case reports. However, we classifeid it as Category 2A-2B based on the description that the eyes may be stimulated by contact (HSFS (2000)), and on the description that it stimulated the eyes (SITTIG (4th, 2002)). | |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 1B | Danger | H340: May cause 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 ... |
There is the positive results in the dominant fatality examination using the mouse and rat, which are an in vivo multigeneration mutagenicity test using a germ cell, the reciprocal translocation examination using a mouse, and the specific locus test using a mouse (RTECS, 2005). So it is set as Category 1B. | |
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 classified into group 2B (IARC Suppl.7, 1987) in IARC, 2B in Japan Assoc. of Industrial Health (industrial hygene academic society recommentation, 2005), and R (NTP RoC 11th, 2005) in NTP. So it was set as Category 2. | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 | Warning | H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
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 ... |
Although there was no descriptions on general toxicity of parent animals, it was considered as Category 2 based on the description that impact on fertility and fetus lethal action were observed in the study which administered orally to male rat and a male mouse (RTECS (2005)). | |
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 ... |
Although there was no concrete case report, it was judged as respiratory irritant because of a description in HSFS (2000) referring to that noses and throats may be stimulated by inhalation, and of a description in SITTIG (4th, 2002) referring to that it was mucosal irritation. So determined to be Category 3 (respiratory irritant). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
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) | 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 |
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