GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:tripotassium hexacyanocobaltate
CAS:13963-58-1

Result:
ID: 1035
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 it is inorganic cyanides and considered as nonflammable, 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 - - - - No data, although it is considered to be nonflammable inorganic cyanides (with no spontaneous combustibility).
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Although it is considered to be inorganic cyanides and nonflammable (with no self-febrility), no data.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water (readily soluble)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compounds containing no oxygen and halogen.
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
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 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: 1529mg/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS(2003)
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 - - - - No data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Although it had the respiratory sensitizing property as cobalt or cobalt compound in the Japanese Society for Occupational Allergy (2004), Jpan Society for Occupational Health advice (2004), and MAK/BAT (2004), there was no data about this product, therefore we could not classify it for the insufficiency of the data.
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Although it had the cutaneous sensitizing property as cobalt or cobalt compound in the Japanese Society for Occupational Allergy (2004), Jpan Society for Occupational Health advice (2004), and MAK/BAT (2004), there was no data about this product, therefore we could not classify it for the insufficiency of the data.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - Without data. (It has classified with 3A as inorganic cobalt compound in MAK/BAT (2004). Germ-cell mutagenicity is suspected.)
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 considered as Category 2 from the classification (respectively Group 2B, A3, 2B) as a cobalt compounds of IARC52 (1991), ACGIH-TLV (2004), and industrial hygene academic recommendation (2004).
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, cardiovascular system) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, cardiovascular 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 ...
Although there is no data about this product, in ACGIH-TLV (2004; Priority 1 document), it is supposed that it has effect on the respiratory systems (asthma, lungs) and the cardiovascular system in repeated exposure of inorganic cobalt compounds. Therefore we classified it into Category 1 (the respiratory systems, cardiovascular systems).
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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