GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：cadmium distearate, pure
CAS：2223-93-0

Result：
ID: 1150
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 - - - - No data available
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 Not classified - - - - Even if it contacts the normal temperature air, it does not ignite spontaneously. (Since it is a kind of metal soap and the melting point is also as high as 103 - 110 degC.)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to solid (melting point <= 140degC) substances are not available.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water (almost insoluble in water)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no -0-0- structure
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 ... 		Category 4 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50;VALUE:1125mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (2004)
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） 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 set as Category 2 based on rat LC50 = 0.13mg/L/2H (0.065mg/L/4H by 4-hour exchange) (RTECS, 2004).
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B - Warning H320: Causes 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. 		There is the description that it irritates to the eye (HSDB (2005)) as cadmium dust, and it was classified into Category 2B.
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 - - - - No data. In addition, the inorganic cadmium compound is classified into the germ cell mutagenicities 3A (equivalent to GHS Category 1B-2) according to MAK/BAT (2005).
6 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Danger H350: May cause 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 ... 		The classification as cadmium compounds in IARC58 (1993), NTP RoC(11th, 2005), and industrial hygene academic society advice (2005) (Group 1, Known to be human carcinogens, 1, respectively) corresponds to Category 1A, and the classification as cadmium compounds in IRIS(1992), ACGIH-TLV(2005) (B1, A2, respectively) corresponds to Category 1B. But more severe classification is applied. Therefore, it was classified into Caategory 1A.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Although HSDB (2005) has a description that the testicular inflammation was induced by oral administration to rats, and a description that teratogenic is suspected in humans by SITTIG (4th, 2002), data is insufficient, it cannot classify.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (kidney), Category 2 (blood) Danger
Warning 		H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney)
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (blood) 		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 ... 		Because in ACGIH-TLV (2005) of Priority 1 document, it is supposed that cadmium compounds have renal effects and HSDB (2005) in Priority 2 document also had a description of the renal effect by this product, it classified into Category 1 (kidney). Moreover, because HSDB (2005) in Priority 2 document had a description of the effect on human blood, it classified into Category 2 (blood).
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） 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=6microg/L of fishes (Rainbow trout), and others (AQUIRE, 2003).
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.


NOTE:
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* This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice.
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