Chemical Name:Benzo[e]pyrene
CAS:192-97-2
ID: | 24 |
Classifier: | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of the Environment (MOE) |
Year Classified: | FY2007 |
Reference Manual: |
GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification (6 Dec, 2005) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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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 present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties. |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At). |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing no oxygen, fluorine or chlorine |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data 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) | 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 | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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 | - | - | - | - | While in vivo chromosomal aberration tests using bone marrow cells gave negative results, both in vivo sister chromatid exchange test using hamster bone marrow cells and Ames test gave positive results (IARC 32 (1983), EHC 202 (1998)). Considering all the test results available, we classified the substance into the "Classification not possible" category. |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Not classified | - | - | - | - | The substance is rated as "2" by the EU (EU (2005)). However, the risk evaluation document associated with this rating could not be obtained. Referring to the "Group 3" rating by the IARC (IARC Suppl. 7 (1987)), the substance was classified into the "Not classified" category. |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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) | Category 1 | Warning | H400: Very toxic to aquatic life |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P391: Collect spillage. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the 1.64-day LC50 of 0.007 mg/L for Daphnia magna (EHC 202 (1998)), the substance was classified into Category 1 for acute toxicity. | |
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 ... |
Its classification for acute toxicity is Category 1, it is not rapidly degradable (BIOWIN 2007), and logPow = 6.44 (SRC 2005). Based on this information, the substance was classified into Category 1 for chronic toxicity. |
* 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. |
Reference Manual |
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Model Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website (in Japanese Only) |
Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website (in Japanese Only) |