GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
NOTE:
Reference：
Chemical Name：Asbestos
CAS：1332-21-4
Result：
| ID: | 352 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties |
| 2 | Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
| 4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties |
| 9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC, 2004) |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC, 2004) |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water; insoluble (ICSC, 2004) |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | No data available, though being inorganic compounds containing oxygen. Not classified, based on the classification by UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (Class 9, UN#2212 and 2590) |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not organic compounds |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. Refer to chrysotile (CAS No. 12001-29-5) for health hazards. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Dermal） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Due to the fact that the substance is "solid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 |
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Warning | H341: Suspected of causing 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 ... |
Based on the absence of data on germ cell multi-generation mutagenicity tests in vivo, positive data on somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo, and the absence of data on germ cell genotoxicity tests in vivo, described in ATSDR (2001). |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A |
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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 Group 1 by IARC (1987) and Category K by NTP (2005) . |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (respiratory system) |
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Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (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 ... |
Based on the human evidence including "an increase in the incidence of pneumonitis and abnormalities detected by chest X-ray after more than 20 years of initial exposure," "fatal asbestosis after more than 20 years of incubation," "a mild increase in the incidence of fatal, nonmalignant or malignant respiratory diseases after 20-40 years of incubation," "an increase in the incidence of chronic laryngitis" (ATSDR (2001)). |
| 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） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data |
NOTE:
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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. |
Reference：
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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） |