GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Chemical Name：Lithium nitrate
CAS：7790-69-4
Result：
| ID: | 21A3719 |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | Explosives | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Not classified since the substance is classified into Division 5.1, PG III in UNRTDG (UN2722) though it is nitrates and contains chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. The substance is highly reactive and may explode on heating or contaminating with impurities. Further, the container may explode on heating and leak may cause fire and explosion (ERG (2008)). |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | The substance is classified into Division 5.1, PG III in UNRTDG (UN2722) and is Oxidizing agent. |
| 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 classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Not classified since the substance is stable against water (solubility: 102 g/100 g H2O (25 degC) (Lide (88th, 2008))) though it is inorganic metal compound. |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Category 3 |
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Warning | H272: May intensity fire; oxidizer |
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Classified into Category 3 since the substance is classified into Division 5.1, PG III in UNRTDG (UN2722). |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic compound |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not 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. As relevant information, there is a report that contact can irritate and burn the skin (HSFS (2008)). |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. As relevant information, there is a report that contact can irritate and burn the eyes (HSFS (2008)). |
| 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 | Category 1A |
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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 ... |
There are no available data for the substance. However, it was reported that the therapeutic uses of lithium in 226 pregnant women resulted in 25 infants with congenital malformation, so lithium is contraindicated in women of childbearing potential (ACGIH (2001)). Additionally, lithium is classified into a teratogenic agent in "Chemically Induced Birth Defects" (Birth Defects 3rd (2000)). Based on case reports of congenital heart disease in pregnant women taking lithium, teratogenicity for human is suggested in "Catalog of Teratogenic Agents" (Teratogenic 12th (2007)). Based on all information, the substance was classified into Category 1A. |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. As relevant information, there is a report that inhaling the substance can affect the respiratory system, digestive system and central nervous system (HSFS (2008), SITTIG (5th, 2008)). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. As relevant information, there are the following reports: decreased erythrocyte, increased leukocyte and hyperglycemia were noted at a dose level of 119 mg/kg/day (90-day equivalence: 83.3 mg/kg/day, within the guidance value range for Category 2) in a rat 7-week oral test, and enzyme repression or induction in the blood, liver and kidney as well as histological changes in the kidney were noted at a dose level of 238 mg/kg/day (90-day equivalence: 74.4 mg/kg/day, within the guidance value range for Category 2) in a rat 4-week oral test (RTECS (2007)). |
| 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） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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* 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：
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Model Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |