GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Dichloro(dimethyl)silane
CAS:75-78-5

Result:
ID: 21A3554
Classifier: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
Year Classified: FY2009
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009)

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 - - - - Liquid (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 Category 2 Danger H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified into Category 2 since flash point -4 degC (closed-cup) (Hommel (1996)), -9 degC (closed-cup) (Gangolli (2nd, 1999)) are <23 degC and initial boiling point 70.3 degC (Howard (1997), Lide (88th, 2008)), 70 degC (Chapman (Ver. 17.1, 2009)) are >35 degC. The substance is classified into Class 3, PG II in UNRTDG (UN1162).
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
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 classified - - - - Auto-ignition point is 385 degC (ICSC (2002)) exceeding 70 degC.
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Classified into Not classified since the substance is classified into Class 3 in UNRTDG (UN1162), not falling into upper Division 4.3 though it contains metalloids (Si).
13 Oxidizing liquids Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - No data available. Information is available that the substance is corrosive and combustible liquid (Hommel (1996)).

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 ...
Based on a LD50 value of 0.8 g/kg for rats (PATTY (5th, 2001)), the substance was classified into Category 4.
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data. As relevant information, a LDLo value is 1500 mg/kg (IUCLID (2002)).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data. As relevant information, there is information of a LC50 value for rats of 930 ppm/4h (RTECS (2008)). Since the LC50 value was lower than 90% of saturated vapour pressure concentration (189,737 ppm), the test was considered to be conducted for vapour with almost no included mists.
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 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 ...
Based on a result of "corrosive" in a rabbit test (IUCLID (2002)) and "contact with liquid causes severe burns of the skin" (HSDB (2002)), the substance was classified into Category 1.
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.
Based on a result that the application of one drop test substance to the eye caused severe burns of cornea and eyelids in a rabbit test (HSDB (2002)), reports of "contact with liquid causes severe burns of the eye" and "vapours cause severe irritation of eyes" (HSDB (2002)) and corrosive to the skin, the substance 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 - - - - No data available.
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
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 causes severe burns and exposure to vapour is harmful (HSDB (2002)). It is reported that inhalation of the substance causes severe irritation of throat and may cause lung injury. Inhalation exposure cannot be tolerated even at low concentrations or short contact times (HSDB (2002)). Additionally, it is reported that inhalation exposure may result in laryngitis, dyspnea and chest pain, bleeding and ulceration of nasal and oral mucosa, pulmonary edema, chronic bronchitis, and pneumonia (HSDB (2002)). Based on these information reported in a document in List 2, the substance was classified into Category 2 (respiratory system). As relevant information, there is a report of suffocation and cyanosis as observed symptoms after inhalation exposure to mice (GESTIS (access on Aug. 2009)), and these symptoms suggest effects on the respiratory system.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
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:
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* This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice.
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