GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Dipropylene glycol methyl ether acetate
CAS:88917-22-0

Result:
ID: 22A4059
Classifier: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
Year Classified: FY2010
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010)

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 molecule.
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 4 - Warning H227: Combustible liquid 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.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since its flash point reported 85.6 degC (closed-cup) (SIDS (2003)) is > 60 degC and <= 93 degC, the substance corresponds to Category 4.
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 - - - - Since its autoignition temperature is 285 degC (ICSC (J) (2009)), it is considered that the substance does not ignite at room temperature.
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 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 - - - - The substance is an organic compound containing oxygen (but not fluorine or chlorine) which is chemically bonded only to carbon or hydrogen.
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.

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Not classified - - - - Based on the rat LD50 value of > 5000 mg/kg (SIDS (2003)), the substance was classified as "Not classified".
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Not classified - - - - Based on the rabbit LD50 value of > 5000 mg/kg (SIDS (2003)), the substance was classified as "Not classified".
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible - - - - The LC50 value of > 5.7 mg/L/4hrs (SIDS (2003)), as a result of 4-hour vapor inhalation test using rats, was reported. Since this value did not provide a basis for classification, the substance was classified as "Classification not possible".
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Not classified - - - - The substance was classified as "Not classified" based on the documented case of "non-irritating" with the primary irritation index of 0.04 resulted from rabbit test in which 0.5 mL of the undiluted substance was applied for 24 hours (SIDS (2003)).
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified - - - - In the rabbit test, instillation of 0.1 mL of undiluted substance resulted in non-irritating, and irritation scores of the unwashed eye on day 1, day 2 and after day 3 were 1.0, 0.3, and 0.0, respectively (maximum score: 110) (SIDS (2003)). Based on the information, the substance was classified as "Not classified "
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 - - - - The substance was classified as "Classification not possible" due to lack of in vivo data. As relevant information, as for in vitro study, negative results in the Ames test were reported (SIDS (2003)).
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 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 ...
In rats treated by gavage at 1300 mg/kg, incoordination and decreased activity were observed, and as the dose level increased the rats became lethargic and semiconscious. At doses of 5000 mg/kg or higher, some animals died, and labored respiration, lethargy and unconsciousness were observed (SIDS (2003)). In addition, transient lethargy was also observed in rabbits treated with the dermal application at 5000 mg/kg (SIDS (2003)). Based on the clinical signs described above, the substance was classified as 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) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
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.

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