Chemical Name:methyl nitrite
CAS:624-91-9
ID: | 1112 |
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 | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Category 2 | - | Warning | H221: Flammable gas |
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. |
UNRTDG No.2455, Class: 2.2 |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG No. 2455, Class: 2.2(Not 5.1) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Low pressure liquefied gas | Warning | H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. | Low pressure liquefied gas because of "the melting point: -16degC and the boiling point: -12degC" (Lide, 85th, 2004) | |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to gas substances are not available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Category 2 | Danger | H330: Fatal 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. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284: Wear respiratory protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
It was considered as Category 2 from rat LC50 = 176ppm/4H (PATTY, 5th (2001), RTECS (1997)). | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
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 | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (blood) | Danger | H370: Causes damage to organs (blood) |
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 ... |
The substance was classified as Category 1 (blood) based on the report in Priority 1 that it causes symptoms such as cyanosis and dizziness resulting from methemoglobinemia (PATTY (5th, 2001)). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
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 | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
* 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. * The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users. |
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