Chemical Name:o-Toluidine
CAS:95-53-4
ID: | 43 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to 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 ... |
The flash point is 85degC (c.c.) (NFPA (13th, 2002)) which is classified into Category 4. |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Not pyrophoric when in contact with air at ordinary temperatures: the auto-ignition temperature is 482degC (ICSC, 2004) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to 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 | - | - | - | - | Containing no metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing no oxygen, fluorine and chlorine |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing no "-O-O-" structure |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Division 6.1 (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 4 | Warning | H302: Harmful if swallowed |
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P330: Rinse mouth. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the LD50 value of 698mg/kg calculated from the testing data of rat LD50 (oral route) of 670mg/kg, 940mg/kg (CERI Hazard Data 97-21 (1998)) and 900mg/kg (CICAD No.7 (1998)). | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Category 5 | - | Warning | H313: May be harmful in contact with skin | P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. | Based on the rabbit LD50 (dermal route) value of 3,235mg/kg representing the lower of the two testing data, 3,235mg/kg (CICAD No.7 (1998)) and 3,250mg/kg (CERI Hazard Data 97-21 (1998)). |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Due to the fact that the substance is "liquid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected. |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Category 3 | Danger | H331: Toxic if inhaled |
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. P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the rat LD50 value of 3.86mg/L (4 hours), calculated from the testing data of rat LC50 (inhalation of vapour) of 862ppm (4 hours) (RTECS (2006)) was lower than 90% of the saturated vapour concentration (2,000ppm) under a saturated vapour pressure of 0.2kPa (20degC) (CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004)), the substance was considered as "vapour containing substantially no mist" and was classified based on standard values expressed in ppm. | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 3 | - | Warning | H316: Causes mild skin irritation | P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. | Based on the description in the report on rabbit skin irritation tests (CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004)): "Slightly irritating to the skin" (though it is unclear whether the results are those of 4-hour application). |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2A-2B | Warning | H319: Causes serious eye irritation |
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Based on the evidence of "eye irritation" of unknown degree (CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004)). The substance should be placed in Category 1A from the viewpoint of safety, if further subclassification is needed. | |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Based on the absence of multi-generation mutagenicity tests and germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo, and negative data on somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (micronucleus tests and chromosome aberration tests), described in CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004), IARC 77 (2000) and NTP DB (Access on Feb., 2006). |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1B | Danger | H350: May cause cancer |
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 ... |
Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category R by NTP (2005), Group 2A by IARC (2000) and Category 2A by the Japan Society for Occupational Health. | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (central nervous system, blood system, kidney, urinary bladder) | Danger | H370: Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, blood system, kidney, urinary bladder) |
P307+P311: IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the human evidence including "headache, fatigue, dizziness or nausea" (CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004)), "severe dyspnea, perspiration, cyanosis and hematuria" (CERI Hazard Data 97-21 (1998)), "causes irritation of the kidney and bladder, inducing hematuria" (MOE Risk Assessment vol.3 (2004)). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (blood system) | Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (blood system) |
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the human evidence including "methemoglobinemia (6-19%)" (DFGOT vol.3 1992), and the evidence from animal studies including "congestion of the spleen, increased extramedullary hematopoiesis, hemosiderin deposition and increased bone marrow cells" (CERI-NITE Hazard Assessment No.202 (2004)), "methemoglobinemia, erythropenia and reticulocytosis" (CERI Hazard Data 97-21 (1998)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 2. | |
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) | Category 2 | - | - | H401: Toxic to aquatic life |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
It was classified into Category 2 from 48 hours EC50=8mg/L of the crustacea (Daphnia magna) (CERI Hazard Data, 1997). |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Category 2 | - | H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P391: Collect spillage. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Although acute toxicity was Category 2 and the bio-accumulation potential was low (log Kow=1.32(PHYSPROP Database, 2005)), since there was no rapidly degrading (the decomposition by BOD: 5%(Existing Chemical Safety Inspections Data)), it was classified into Category 2. |
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