GHS Classification Result (Revision of the past classification result)

Chemical Name:Nitrocellulose
CAS:9004-70-0

Result:
ID: 21B3064
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 Division 1.1 Danger H201: Explosive; mass explosion hazard P370+P380: In case of fire: Evacuate area.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P230: Keep wetted with ...
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P250: Do not subject to grinding/shock/.../friction.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P372: Explosion risk in case of fire.
P374: Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
P401: Store ...
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
The dry substance containing sufficient nitro group is classified into Division 1.1 since it is classified into UN0340. The substance containing more than a specified amount of alcohol or plasticizer is classified into Division 1.3 (UN0342, UN0343). The substance whose nitrogen content is less than 12.6% is classified into Not Classified (UN2557).
2 Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
6 Flammable liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
7 Flammable solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - The substance is classified into Division 1.1D (Explosives) in UNRTDG (UN0340, UN0341).
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Auto-ignition point is 160 - 170 degC (Chapman (Ver. 16.2, 2008)) exceeding 70 degC.
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 (room temperature)
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - Classification is not possible since no data are available though the substance contains oxygen atom which is chemically bonded to nitrogen.
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - No data available.

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Not classified - - - - Based on a LD50 value of >5000 mg/kg for rats (PATTY (5th, 2001), the substance was classified into "Not classified". There is a report that the estimated human lethal dose is 500 - 5000 mg/kg (HSDB (2003)).
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Solid (room temperature)
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 - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data. There is a case report of erythema, blister and desquamation on the skin surface covered by lint moistened with this substance for twelve days in a nonallergic male who injured his foot. This case suggests that sensitization can be induced by occlusive application (PATTY (5th, 2001)).
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data. In a case-control test of workers from a plastics producing plant, a possible association between rectal cancer and cellulose nitrate workers was identified. (PATTY (5th, 2001)).
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Narcotic effects) Warning H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (narcotic effects) 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.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Ingestion poisoning with the substance is similar to ethanol overdose except for a more rapid onset and a shorter duration of symptoms (HSDB (2003)). Inhalation of the substance may result in dizziness, giddiness, euphoria, and CNS depression. In addition, labored breathing and unconsciousness may occur (HSDB (2003)). Based on these reports, the substance was classified into Category 3 (narcotic effects).
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) Not classified - - - - Classified into Not classified from its 96h-EC50 = 579000 microg/L for algae (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) (AQUIRE, 2010).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Not classified - - - - Classified into Not classified since its acute toxicity is Not classified and it is not non-water soluble (Water solubility = 1000000 mg/L (PHYSPROP Database, 2009)).
12 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible - - - - This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol.


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.
* The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users.

Reference:
Reference Manual

Definitions / Abbreviations

Model Label by MHLW

MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)

Model SDS by MHLW

MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)


To GHS Information