GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Cyclohexane, 5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-
CAS:4098-71-9

Result:
ID: 89
Classifier: Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS
Year Classified: FY2006
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006)

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 molecules.
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 Not classified - - - - Not classified because of its flash point:is 155-163degC and beyound Category 4 (60degC
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - There are no chemical groups associated with explosive or self-reactive properties present in the molecule.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified - - - - Flash point: 430degC (ICSC (J), 1999)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not classified because of UNRTDG Class: 6.1
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - Metal or half-metal (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At) is not included. Although it reacts gradually with water at room temperature, and actively reacts in high temperature (ICSC (J), (1999)). And the gas which occurs in that case is mainly carbon dioxide.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing oxygen (but not chlorine and fluorine) chemically bonded only to carbon (but not to other elements).
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no -0-0- 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) 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 ...
From four results (MOE Risk Assessment the 3rd volume (2004), CERI Hazard Data (2000) and ACGIH (2001)) obtained from rat three examinations, it was set as Category 4 based on LD50= 1097mg/kg calculated with the technical guide.
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Warning H312: Harmful in contact with skin P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P322: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was set as Category 4 based on LD50 = 1060mg/kg which is the lower value of rabbit LD50 = 1060 - 4780 mg/kg (CERI Hazard Data (2000)).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) 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 ...
Since the saturated vapor pressures concentrations pressure of this product is 0.396ppm, it is presumed that LC50 value acquired by all inhalation study was acquired in mist conditions. Based on LC50 = 0.786mg/L calculated by the technical guide using three test results of rats (CERI Hazard Data (2000), MOE Risk Assessment(2004), and ACGIH (2001)), it was set as Category 3.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A-1C Danger H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since there are statements about severe irritation on humans (HSDB (2003)) and corrosivityity and severe necrosis and edematous on rabbits (IUCLID (2000), CERI Hazard Data (2000)); it was classified as Category 1A-1C.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Danger H318: Causes serious eye damage P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Based on that this product is a skin corrosive substance, and that the strong eye stimulus with human is reported (CERI Hazard Data (2000), MOE Risk Assessment The 3rd volume (2004), IUCLID (2000)), and that moderate to severe irritation with rabbit is reported (CERI Hazard Data (2000), ACGIH (2001)), it was referred to as Category 1.
4 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Danger H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled P304+P341: IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified as Category 1 on the basis that sensitization is reported in humans (CERI Hazard Data (2000)), and that this is listed as a respiratory sensitization in MOE Risk Assessment vol. 3 (2004), ACGIH (2001) and ALGY Society (2004).
4 Skin sensitization Category 1 Warning H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified as Category 1 on the basis that sensitization is reported in humans (CERI Hazard Data (2000)), and the development of skin sensitization is reported in mice and guinea pigs (CERI Hazard Data (2000), ACGIH (2001), and IUCLID (2000)).
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - Although there are negative in vitro test results (CERI Hazard Data (2000)), it was decided that the substance could not be classified by the technical guidelines because there is no in vivo data.
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Warning H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) 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 ...
The substance was classified as Category 3 (airway irritant). Based on the reports of the substance causing irritation to nasal mucosa in rats (IUCLID (2000)) and of it causing strong irritation to airways in humans (CERI Hazard Data (2000)).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (lung) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (lung) 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 ...
It was classified into Category 1 (lung) based on the report (CERI Hazard Data (2000)) of pulmonary edema within the guidance dose value of Category 1in rat.
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) Category 3 - - H402: Harmful to aquatic life P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was classified into Category 3 from 24-hour EC50=83.7mg/L of Crustacea (Daphnia magna) (CERI Hazard Data, 2002).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Not classified - - - - Since rapidly degrading (it decomposes 62% by the 28-day aerobic biodegradation using the living sewage of the OECD testing guideline 301E (CERI Hazard Data, 2002)), and less bio-accumulative (BCF<3.4 for 3-amino methyl- 3, 3, 5 -trimethyl cyclohexylamines, which is degradation product (Existing Chemicals Safety Check Data))).


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