GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Reference：
Chemical Name：Ammonium fluoride
CAS：12125-01-8
Result：
| ID: | 480 |
| 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-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (water solubility: 45.3g/100mL (25degC), 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 fluorine. Classified into Division 6.1 (UN#2025) (UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods). |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not organic compounds |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances which sublime and do not melt upon heating are not available. Ammonium fluoride acts on metals according to ICSC (2004). |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 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 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 | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available, though an epidemiological study provides evidence of "redness" in humans (ICSC (2004)) and thus the substance is considered to possess a potential for skin irritation. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available, though some epidemiological studies provide evidence of "redness and pain" (ICSC (2004)) and "irritation in the human eye" (HSDB (2006)), suggesting a potential for eye irritation. |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available As for the germ cell mutagenicity of fluorides, refer to "ID479, Sodium Fluoride, CAS: 7681-49-4." |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category A4 (Fluorides) by ACGIH (2001) and Category 3 (Fluorides; inorganic, used in drinking-water) by IARC (1987). |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available. As for the reproductive toxicity of fluorides, refer to "ID479, Sodium Fluoride, CAS: 7681-49-4." |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 3 （Respiratory tract irritation） |
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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 ... |
According to ICSC card, "the substance irritates the eye, skin and respiratory tract" (ICSC (J) (2004)). Acute (oral) toxicity of fluoride compounds manifests in humans as "nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, lethargy, coma, spasm and heart failure, leading eventually to death" (CaPSAR (1993)). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 2 (bone, tooth) |
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Warning | H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (bone, tooth) |
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
According to ICSC card, "the substance has effects on bones and teeth, and may cause fluorosis" (ICSC (J) (2004)). |
| 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） | 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=69.6mg/L of the crustacea (Glass Shrimp) (ECETOC TR91, 2003). |
| 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 ... |
Since acute toxicity was Category 3 and an underwater action and bio-accumulation were unknown, it was classified into Category 3. |
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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Model Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |