GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Copper monochloride
CAS:7758-89-6

Result:
ID: 1295
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 - - - - UNRTDG is classified into 8 and III according to the UNRTDG No. (2802). Since 4.1 of the inflammable solid was not assigned, it was classified as out of Category.
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 - - - - Not classified because of UNRTDG No. 2802, Class: 8, III (not Class: 4.2)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - UNRTDG is classified into 8 and III according to the U.N. number (2802) peculiar to a substance. Since 4.2 of a self-febrility chemistry article was not attached, it considered as the outside of Category.
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 Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 2802, Class: 6.1; PG III (Not 5.1).
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - UNRTDG No. 2802, Class: 8, PG III. 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 ...
Category 3 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50; VALUE: 140mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (2000)
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 3 Danger H331: Toxic 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.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was set as Category 3 based on mouse LC50 value 1.0mg/L (1008mg/m3) (RTECS, 2000) of an inhalation administration test.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - Without Data. In addition, copper dusts may cause eye irritation (PATTY, 2001).
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 available
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Data without. In addition, copper is classified into D (corresponding to outside of category)according to IRIS (1991).
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data. In addition, there is description in ATSDR (draft, 2004) that copper dust exposure stimulates respiratory tracts.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Although there is description that the glutathione S transfer enzyme of drug-metabolizing enzyme is inhibited (EHC 200, 1998), since it was not the lekage enzyme from liver damages, it was presupposed that it could not be classified due to insufficient data.
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=0.018mg/L of fishes (Rainbow trout) (ECETOC TR91, 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:
* 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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