GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Reference：
Chemical Name：Aziridine
CAS：151-56-4
Result：
| ID: | 93 |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | Category 2 |
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Danger | H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour |
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN （or hair）: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Flash point: -11degC, Initial boiling point: 55degC (Hommel, 1991) |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
| 8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | It is classified into UN class (UN No.1185; class 6.1, secondary class 3 PGI) under the condition of stabilization. The general traffic products to which stabilizer was added are outside Category. |
| 9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Flash point: 322degC (ICSC, 2002) |
| 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 metaloids(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 | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | There are no chemical groups associated with peroxide present in the molecule. |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG No.1185, Class: 6.1, Subsidiary risks Class: 3, PGI |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Category 2 |
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Danger | H300: Fatal if swallowed |
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P330: Rinse mouth. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
SPECIES: Rat ENDPOINT: LD50 VALUE: 15 mg/kg REFERENCE SOURCE: CERI Hazard Data (2002), PATTY(5th, 2001) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Dermal） | Category 1 |
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Danger | H310: Fatal in contact with skin |
P302+P350: IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P322: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
It was set as Category 1 based on rabbit LD50= 13mg/kg (PATTY (5th, 2001)). |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） | Category 1 |
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Danger | H330: Fatal 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. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284: Wear respiratory protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P320: Specific treatment is urgent （see ... on this label）. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the value LC50 (4hr) = 39ppm which was acquired by having converted Rat LC50 value (56ppm) (CERI Hazard Data (2002) and PATTY (5th, 2001)) into the value for 4 hours, it was classified as Category 1. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data |
| 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 1A-1C |
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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 ... |
It is known that this product produces a burn on human skin. Since the case where it caused refractory dermatitis has been reported (CERI Hazard Data, 2002), it was classified as Category 1. But detailed classifications cannot be performed because of insufficient data. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
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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 description with severe irritation (CERI Hazard Data, 2002), and with the injury of a cornea (CERI Hazard Data, 2002), and skin corrosivenesses / irritation was categoried into 1, it was set to Category 1. |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Respiratory sensitization is uncategorizable because of no data. |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Category 1 |
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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 because two cases of skin sensitization is reported in humans (ACGIH (2001)). |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 1B |
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Danger | H340: May cause genetic defects |
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 ... |
The substance was classified as Category 1B because the result of the in vivo dominant lethal test is positive (CERI Hazard Data (2002)). |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 2 |
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Warning | H351: Suspected of causing 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 ... |
Based on the existing classifications, it was set as Category 2 according to the guideline. |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 |
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Warning | H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
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 ... |
It is reported in ACGIH (2001) about "the effect to rat fetus and the decrease of pregnancy rate of dam animals under the condition that there were the reduced weight of the dam animals, and the effect to generative organ of father." And they are considered as in the Category 2. |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney, liver, lung), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) |
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Danger Warning |
H370: Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, kidney, liver, lung) H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) |
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 ... 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. |
The substance was classified as Category 1. Based on the reports of the serious effects on the central nervous system, kidneys and liver among the people who handle it (ACGIH, 2001), and of the development of pulmonary edema after exposure by inhalation (ACGIH (2001), ICSCJ (2002)). The substance was classified as Category 3 for its airway irritant property, based on the report: "the substance has an irritant property to the human respiratory system" (CERI Hazard Data, 2002). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (kidney, liver, respiratory system) |
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Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney, liver, respiratory 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 ... |
In rat inhalation exposure study, based on the reports of effects in respiratory system, the kidney, and liver at the value less than the guidance value of Category 1(CERI Hazard Data (2002)) (ACGIH (2001))(PATTY (5th, 2001)), they were classified into Category 1 in each target organs. |
| 10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 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=14mg/L of Crustacea (Daphnia magna) (CERI Hazard Data, 2002). |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Category 3 | - | - | H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
P273: Avoid release to the environment. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Classified into Category 3, since acute toxicity was Category 3 and not rapidly degrading (BOD<=20%(CERI Hazard Data (2002)), though supposed less bio-accumulative (log Kow=-0.28(PHYSPROP Database, 2005)). |
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* 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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Reference Manual |
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Definitions / Abbreviations |
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Model Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |