GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Methane, chlorodifluoro-
CAS:75-45-6

Result:
ID: 114
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 - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
2 Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) Not classified - - - - Not classified based on UNRTDG Class: 2.2 and "non-flammable" (PATTY, 5th, 2001, vol. 5), "flame-retardant gas" (Hommel, 1991).
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Class: 2.2
5 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Warning H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. Liquefied gas because of the critical temp: >65degC and the steam pressure: >3 atm at 20degC
6 Flammable liquids Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Test methods are not available.

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not classified - - - - Based on rat inhalation LC50 = 220000ppm (4hr) (PATTY(5th, 2001) vol.5), it was considered as the outside of Category.
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 - Warning H316: Causes mild skin irritation P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Since irritation was found only when it is applied in liquid form under occluded conditions in rabbit tests (EHC 126 (1991)), and erythema and slight edema were found in rat repeated exposure tests (EHC 126 (1991), CERI Hazard Data (1996)), it was classified as Category 3. [Notes] There is also a report that it was a frostbite caused by coolant effect (ICSC (J), (2002)).
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B - Warning H320: Causes 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.
Since it was considered as slightly irritating to the eyes by the examination with the rabbit (PATTY(5th, 2001) vol.5), it was set as Category 2B.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data
4 Skin sensitization Not classified - - - - Classified as out of category based on the description that the modified Maximization method using guinea pigs found no sensitization (CERI Hazard Data (1996), EHC 126 (1991) and PATTY(5th, 2001) vol.5).
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - The substance was regarded as outside the categories because the in vivo tests (the dominant lethal tests using rats and mice, and the chromosome aberration test using bone-marrow cells from rats and mice) (PATTY (5th, 2001) vol.5, IARC 41 (1988), EHC 126 (1991)) are negative.
6 Carcinogenicity Not classified - - - - Since the IARC classification was 3 and ACGIH evaluation was A4, it was set as the outside of Category.
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Danger H360: May damage 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 that there is the slight but significant increase of anophthalmia and nanophthalmia in the dose which has no general toxicity to parent animals of rat ( DFGOT vol.3 (1991), IRIS (1993)). So it was considered as in Category 1B.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Narcotic effects) Warning H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (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 ...
In the animal experiments (rat, guinea pig, monkey), since the anesthetic actions (ACGIH (2001), PATTY (5th, 2001) vol.5) was reported, it was classified into Category 3 (anesthetic action).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
10 Aspiration hazard Not applicable - - - - Gas (GHS definition)

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data available.
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data


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