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GHS Classification Results by the Japanese Government

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	131-74-8
Chemical Name	Ammonium picrate
Substance ID	R01-B-107
Classification year (FY)	FY2019
Ministry who conducted the classification	Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)/Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
New/Revised	Revised
Classification result in other fiscal year	FY2018 FY2006
Download of Excel format	Excel file

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Item	Information
Guidance used for the classification (External link)	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1))
UN GHS document (External link)	UN GHS document
Definitions/Abbreviations (Excel file)	Definitions/Abbreviations
Model Label by MHLW (External link)
Model SDS by MHLW (External link)	MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)
OECD/eChemPortal (External link)	eChemPortal

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
1	Explosives	Division 1.1	Danger	H201	P370+P372+P380+P373 P210 P230 P234 P240 P250 P280 P401 P501	It was classified in Division 1.1 because there is a chemical group associated with explosive properties (nitro groups) present in the molecule, and it is classified in Division 1.1D in UNRTDG (UN0004). Besides, one wetted with water of 10 mass% or more is classified as desensitized explosives.
2	Flammable gases	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
3	Aerosols	*	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
4	Oxidizing gases	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
5	Gases under pressure	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
6	Flammable liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
7	Flammable solids	*	- -	-	-	Because it was classified as explosives, the classification is not possible according to the GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government.
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	*	- -	-	-	It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)" because it was classified as explosives.
9	Pyrophoric liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
10	Pyrophoric solids	*	- -	-	-	Because it was classified as explosives, the classification is not possible according to the GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government.
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	*	- -	-	-	Because it was classified as explosives, the classification is not possible according to the GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government.
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	*	- -	-	-	The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
13	Oxidizing liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
14	Oxidizing solids	*	- -	-	-	The substance is an organic compound containing oxygen (but not fluorine or chlorine), which is chemically bonded to an element (N) other than carbon or hydrogen. However, the classification is not possible due to no data. Besides, there is information that it is a powerful oxidizer (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
15	Organic peroxides	*	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
16	Corrosive to metals	*	- -	-	-	Classification is not possible because test methods applicable to solid substances are not available.
17	Desensitized explosives	*	- -	-	-	It was classified as "Not classified" because it was classified as explosives. Besides, one wetted with water of 10 mass% or more is classified as desensitized explosives.

HEALTH HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
1	Acute toxicity (Oral)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Category 2	Warning	H315	P302+P352 P332+P313 P362+P364 P264 P280 P321	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified in Category 2. [Evidence Data] (1) This substance was moderately irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 2A	Warning	H319	P305+P351+P338 P337+P313 P264 P280	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified in Category 2A. [Evidence Data] (1) This substance was moderately irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
4	Respiratory sensitization	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
4	Skin sensitization	Category 1	Warning	H317	P302+P352 P333+P313 P362+P364 P261 P272 P280 P321 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified in Category 1. [Evidence Data] (1) The occupational health problem caused by this substance was sensitization dermatitis (HSDB (Access on October 2019)). (2) This substance passed through the skin and irritated the eyes and skin. Also, it was an allergen (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] There were no in vivo data. Therefore, classification was not possible due to lack of data. [Evidence Data] (1) As for in vitro, negative results in bacterial reverse mutation tests were reported (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
6	Carcinogenicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
7	Reproductive toxicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. [Reference Data, etc.] (1) There was a description that absorption of picric acid (CAS RN 88-89-1) caused headache, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and darkened urine in humans (ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Though there was the information in (1) and (2), it was classified as "Classification not possible" due to lack of data. [Evidence Data] (1) Upper respiratory disease due to occupational exposure was negligible, and systemic toxicity was not observed in workers (HSDB (Access on October 2019)). (2) In a study of 71 workers exposed to dust concentrations at about 0.01-0.2 mg/m3, only minor effects to the upper airways were observed, and no systemic effects were observed (GESTIS (Access on October 2019)). [Reference Data, etc.] (3) There was a description that repeated exposure could cause kidney, liver and blood cell damage in humans (HSDB (Access on October 2019)).
10	Aspiration hazard	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute)	-	- -	-	-	-
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	-	- -	-	-	-
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	-	- -	-	-	-

NOTE:

GHS Classification Result by the Japanese Government is intended to provide a reference for preparing a GHS label or SDS for users. To include the same classification result in a label or SDS for Japan is NOT mandatory.
Users can cite or copy this classification result when preparing a GHS label or SDS. Please be aware, however, that the responsibility for a label or SDS prepared by citing or copying this classification result lies with users.
This GHS classification was conducted based on the information sources and the guidance for classification and judgement which are described in the GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government etc. Using other literature, test results etc. as evidence and including different content from this classification result in a label or SDS are allowed.
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