GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：2,3-Epoxypropyl phenyl ether
CAS：122-60-1

Result：
ID: 100
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 - - - - 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 Not classified - - - - The flash point is 110degC (c.c.) (gangolli (2nd, 1999)
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Classified as "liquid" according to GHS definition
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data, though containing a distorted ring structure.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 oxygen (but not fluorine and chlorine), with the oxygen bound to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements)
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 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 5 - Warning H303: May be harmful if swallowed P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Based on the LD50 value of 2,751mg/kg calculated from the testing data of rat LD50 (oral route) of 2,600mg/kg, 3,850mg/kg, and 4,260mg/kg (DFGOT vol. 4 (1992)).
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 ... 		Based on the rabbit LD50 (dermal route) of 1,500mg/kg (DFGOT vol. 4 (1992)).
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） Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning H315: Causes skin irritation P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 		Based on the description in the report on human health effects (CERI Hazard Data 2000-14 (2001), MOE Risk Assessment vol. 2 (2003), ACGIH (7th, 2002)): "The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract," "an accidental exposure to a droplet of the substance, which was painless at first and hence left unwashed, caused reddening of the skin associated with pain after few hours of exposure, followed immediately by washing - the affected area resulted in a second-degree burn, with pigmentation remaining for about three years." The substance is thus considered to cause reversible irritation to the skin.
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 description of epidemiological cases (CERI Hazard Data 2000-14 (2001), MOE Risk Assessment vol. 2 (2003), ACGIH (7th, 2002)): The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, though its degree is unknown. The substance should be placed in Category 2A from the viewpoint of safety.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 ... 		Based on data on human health effects (CERI-NITE Hazard Data 2000-14 (2001), MOE Risk Assessment vol. 2 (2003), ACGIH (7th, 2002), and DFGOT vol. 4 (1992)), the substance is considered to cause "skin sensitization."
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - Based on the negative data on germ cell multi-generation tests (dominant lethal tests), absence of data on germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo, and the negative data on somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (chromosome aberration tests, micronucleus tests), described in IARC 47 (1989).
6 Carcinogenicity Category 2 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 ... 		Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Group 2B by IARC (1999) and Category A3 by ACGIH (2002).
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 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 ... 		Based on the description in IARC 47 (1989), ACGIH (7th, 2002) and CERI Hazard Data 2000-14 (2001): a decrease in pregnancy rates and seminiferous tubule degeneration are observed, though no description is available for the general toxicity to patent animals.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 （Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects） Warning H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects)
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects) 		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 ... 		Based on the human evidence including "eye/nasal/respiratory/skin irritation (CERI Hazard Data 2000-14 (2001)); eye/skin/respiratory irritation, lowering of consciousness (MOE Risk Assessment vol. 3 (2004)).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, liver) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, liver) 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 evidence from animal studies including "respiratory inflammation, hepatocyte necrosis" (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 1.
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 96 hours LC50=43mg/L of the fish (Goldfish) (ECETOC TR91 (2003) and others.).
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 ... 		Although acute toxicity was Category 3 and the bio-accumulation potential was low (log Kow=1.61(PHYSPROP Database, 2005)), since there was no rapidly degrading (the decomposition by BOD: 51%(Existing Chemical Safety Inspections Data)), it was classified into Category 3.


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