GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Cadmium chloride (CdCl2), hydrate (2:5)
CAS:7790-78-5

Result:
ID: 1152
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 Not classified - - - - Nonflammable. (ICSC (J) (1994) of cadmium chloride (anhydride) has a statement that it is "nonflammable".)
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 - - - - Nonflammable. (ICSC (J) (1994) of cadmium chloride (anhydride) has a statement that it is "nonflammable".)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Nonflammable. (ICSC (J) (1994) of a cadmium chloride (anhydride) have a "nonflammable" statement.)
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water (the water solubility is obtained)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 3 Danger H301: Toxic if swallowed P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330: Rinse mouth.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Because the LD50 in mice was 194mg/kg in RTECS (2004), the substance was classified as Category 3. * Because the data available for this substance is limited, also refer to the classification results of cadmium chloride (anhydride) (ID No.0254, CAS No.10108-64-2) for each item related to its health hazards.
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 - - - - Data without. (In the risk phrases of EU-Annex I (Access on Jun.2005) of a cadmium chloride (anhydride), it is supposed that inhalation toxicity is very high.)
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 Category 2 Warning H341: Suspected of causing 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 ...
Threre is the positive example of the in vivo chromosome aberration tests of RTECS (2004), and it is classified into Category 2. (It is thought also from EU-Annex I (Access on Jun.2005) of a cadmium chloride (anhydride), and the class of MAK/BAT (2004) (respectively Muta.Cat.2 and 3A) that there is germ cell mutagenicities.)
6 Carcinogenicity Category 1A-1B 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 (Group 1, Known to be human carcinogens, 1, respectively) as cadmium compounds in IARC58 (1993), NTP RoC(11th, 2005), and industrial hygene academic society advice (2005) corresponds to Category 1A, the classification (B1, A2, respectively) as cadmium compounds in IRIS(1992), ACGIH-TLV(2005) corresponds to Category 1B, and the classification (Carc. Cat. 2) as cadmium chloride (anhydride) in EU-Annex I (Access on Jun. 2005) corresponds to Category 1B. Since the newness etc. of sources of the both Category were almost equivalent, it was classified into Category 1A-1B. [Indication] 1A is recommended based on the safety, when the Category needs to subdivide.
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Danger H360: May damage 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 ...
In California Proposition 65 (California EPA/OEHHA, 2005), it is registered as cadmium having reproductive toxicity in sire. It was set as Category 1B.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (kidney) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney) 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 ...
Since there is a document of an effect on a kidney by repeated exposure of cadmium compounds (ACGIH-TLV (2004) in Priority 1). and the data of rats also had a description of renal effects (RTECS (2004) in Priority 2 document), it was classified into Category 1 (kidney).
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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