Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 107-30-2 |
Chemical Name | Chloromethyl methyl ether |
Substance ID | m-nite-107-30-2_v1 |
Download of Excel format | Excel file |
Item | Information |
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Guidance used for the classification (External link) | To Guidance List |
UN GHS document (External link) | To UN GHS document |
FAQ(GHS classification results by the Japanese Government) | To FAQ |
List of Information Sources (Excel file) | List of Information Sources |
List of Definitions/Abbreviations | Definitions/Abbreviations |
Sample Label by MHLW (External link) | MHLW Website (in Japanese Only) |
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link) | MHLW Website (in Japanese Only) |
OECD/eChemPortal (External link) | To OECD/eChemPortal (External link) |
Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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1 | Explosives | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Not aerosol products |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Category 2 |
Danger |
H225 | P303+P361+P353 P370+P378 P403+P235 P210 P233 P240 P241 P242 P243 P280 P501 |
Classified into Category 2 since flash point -17.8 degC (Merck (14th, 2006), 0 degC (HSDB (2005)), -17.8 degC (HSDB (2005)) are <23 degC and initial boiling point 59 degC (Merck (14th, 2006), Weiss (2nd, 1986)), 59.9 degC (Chapman (Ver. 13.1, 2009)) are >35 degC. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At). |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | The substance contains oxygen and chlorine (but not fluorine) which are chemically bonded only to carbon. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
17 | Desensitized explosives | - |
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- | - | - | - | - |
Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 4 |
Warning |
H302 | P301+P312 P264 P270 P330 P501 |
Based on a LD50 value of 817 mg/kg for rats (EHC 201 (1998)), the substance was classified into Category 4. [In this test, industrial bulk which contains 1 - 8% of bis (chloromethyl) ether as impurity was used.] |
FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Liquid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Category 1 |
Danger |
H330 | P304+P340 P403+P233 P260 P271 P284 P310 P320 P405 P501 |
Based on a LC50 value of 0.181 mg/L/7h (4-hour equivalence: 0.239 mg/L (72.2 ppmV)) for rats (EHC 201 (1998)), the substance was classified into Category 1. Since the test was conducted at lower than 90% of saturated vapour pressure concentration, the classification criteria for gas was adopted. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 1 |
Danger |
H314 | P301+P330+P331 P303+P361+P353 P305+P351+P338 P304+P340 P260 P264 P280 P310 P321 P363 P405 P501 |
Based on reports that application to the skin of animals resulted in erythema and necrosis (EHC 201 (1998)) and that contact with the substance can induce a risk of chemical injury or necrosis in humans (ACGIH (2001)), the substance was classified into Category 1. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
Danger |
H318 | P305+P351+P338 P280 P310 |
Since there is a report that application to animal eyes resulted in corneal necrosis (EHC 201 (1998)) and the substance is classified into Category 1 for skin irritation, the substance was classified into Category 1. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 |
Warning |
H341 | P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501 |
Since mouse micronucleus tests showed both positive and negative results, the mutagenicity is considered to be "inconclusive" (Mutat Res., 389, 3-122, 1997). In epidemiological research, the frequency of chromosomal aberrations in the peripheral lymphocytes of 77 exposed workers was approximately twice that found for 25 unexposed control workers (in vivo somatic cell mutagenicity test) (CaPSAR (1993), EHC 201 (1998)). There are reports of positive Ames and MLA tests (Mutat Res., 389, 3-122, 1997). Based on positive results from human epidemiological research, Ames test and MLA test, the substance was classified into Category 2. As relevant information, there is a report that the substance increased unscheduled DNA synthesis in a human lymphocyte unscheduled DNA synthesis test (in vitro genotoxicity test) (EHC 201 (1998)). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A |
Danger |
H350 | P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501 |
Based on the classification of "Group 1" in IARC (IARC suppl. 7 (1987)) and "A" in EPA (IRIS (2005)), the substance was classified into Category 1A. As relevant information, the substance is classified into Category 2A (industrial) in Japan Society For Occupational Health (JSOH) (Recommendations for allowable concentrations (2008)) and "A2" in ACGIH (ACGIH-TLV (2008)). The technical grade substance is contaminated with 1 - 7% bis (chloromethyl) ether, which is a known human carcinogen, hence, the carcinogenicity of the substance is attributed to the contaminant (Japan Society For Occupational Health (JSOH) Recommendations for allowable concentrations (1994)). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (respiratory organs) |
Danger |
H370 | P308+P311 P260 P264 P270 P321 P405 P501 |
Based on a report that inhalation exposure to rats produced pulmonary congestion, oedema, haemorrhage and acute necrotizing bronchitis at a LD50 of 55 ppm/7h (vapour, 4-hour equivalence: 0.239 mg/L) (EHC 201 (1998)), the substance was classified into Category 1 (respiratory system). In humans, there is information that vapour exposure to 100 ppm is dangerous to life in 4-hour, and may result in pulmonary edema or pneumonia which may cause death within a few days or a week after exposure (HSDB (2005)). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | In a 30-day inhalation exposure test in male rats (vapour, duration and frequency of exposure not specified), deaths occurred at 3.3 mg/L and higher concentrations and regenerative hyperplasia and squamous metaplasia in bronchial epithelium were observed (EHC 201 (1998)). However, the results were not used as the basis of classification since duration and frequency of exposure were not specified and data for unexposed controls was not presented. In humans, there is a report that the substance may produce chronic bronchitis with long-term inhalation (HSDB (2005)). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible |
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- | - | This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
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