GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:antimony pentachloride
CAS:7647-18-9

Result:
ID: 1125
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 - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Not classified - - - - Not combustible. (HSDB (2003))
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 Not classified - - - - Not combustible (HSDB, 2003)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not combustible. (HSDB (2003))
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Although it reacts with water, UNRTDG is classified into 8 and II according to the U.N. number (1730) peculiar to a substance. Since 4.3 was not attached, it carried out the outside of Category.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not classified - - - - Not classified because of UNRTDG No. 1730, Class: 8, PG II (not Class: 5.1)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - UNRTDG is classified into 8 and II according to the UNRTDG No. (1730). Although HSDB (2003) has the description "it has metal corrosiveness", there is not steels or aluminum test data, and it cannot be classified.

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 ...
Category 4 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50;VALUE:1115mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (2004)
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) Category 1 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 classified as Category 1 based on rat LC50 = 41.7ppm/4H (RTECS, 2004).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A-1C Danger H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
There was description which indicates skin corrosivity in humans (HSDB (2003), HSFS (2004), and SITTIG (4th, 2002)). But there was no animal data used as the index for further categorizing, it was set as category 1A-1C. [view] It is more desirable to be set as 1A from a viewpoint of safety, when further categorizing needs to be performed.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Danger H318: Causes serious eye damage P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Although there is no animal experiment data, the condition to the human has the description "severe/corrosive" in HSDB (2003) and HSFS (2004), and also it shows causticity to the skin. Therefore, it was classified into Category 1.
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 - - - - Without data. (It has classified with 3A as inorganics antimony compounds according to MAK/BAT (2005). 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 is classified into 2B as antimony compounds in industrial hygene academic society advice (2005). It was classified into Category 2.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 2 (respiratory system) Warning H371: May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: 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.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
The substance was classified as Category 2 (respiratory system) because there are reports in Priority 2 documents (HSDB (2003), HSFS (2004) and SITTIG (4th, 2002)) of effects on the respiratory system such as pulmonary edema in humans.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (lung, cardiovascular system) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (lung, 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 ...
It is supposed that it has the effects on lungs and the cardiovascular system by as antimony compound (ACGIH-TLV (2004) of Priority 1 document). Since there is description of the influence into the heart and the lungs of humans also (HSFS (2004) and SITTIG (4th, 2002) of Priority 2 document), it was classified into Category 1 (lungs, cardiovascular system).
10 Aspiration hazard Classification not possible - - - - Since there are many descriptions of pulmonary edema by aspiration of vapor or mist, however, the report by the oral ingestion was not found, in addition, and the dynamic viscosity at 40 degrees C was also unknown (0.87mm2/s at 29.4 degrees C), we could not classify it.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) Category 1 Warning H400: Very toxic to aquatic life P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was classified into Category 1 from 96-hour LC50=0.93mg/L of fishes (Red sea bream) (CERI Hazard Data, 2002).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Category 1 Warning H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified into Category 1, since acute toxicity was Category 1, and it is a metallic compound, behavior in water and bioaccumulative potential are unknown.


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