Chemical Name:9-Methoxy-7H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-7-one; Methoxsalen
CAS:298-81-7
ID: | 511 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
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 | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data, though classified as flammable according to HSDB (2006). |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data, though containing unsaturated bonds (olefin) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data 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 | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing oxygen (but not fluorine and chlorine), with the oxygen bound to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Organic compounds containing no "-O-O-" structure |
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 | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 4 | Warning | H302: Harmful if swallowed |
P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P330: Rinse mouth. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) value of 420mg/kg representing the lower of the two testing data, 420mg/kg and 791mg/kg (CERI Hazard Data 2000-36 (2001)). | |
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 | 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 multi-generation mutagenicity tests, germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo and germ cell genotoxicity tests in vivo, and positive data on somatic cell mutagenicity tests in vivo (micronucleus tests), described in NTP DB (Access on May 2006) and CERI Hazard Data 2000-36 (2001). | |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A | 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 (8-Methoxypsoralen (Methoxsalen) [298-81-7] plus ultraviolet A radiation) by IARC (1999) and Category K (Methoxsalen with Ultraviolet A Therapy (PUVA)) by NTP (2005). | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 2 (nervous system) | Warning | H371: May cause damage to organs (nervous system) |
P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: 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. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the evidence from animal studies including "spasm, altered locomotor activity, ataxia" (RTECS (2005)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 2. | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 2 (kidney, thyroid) | Warning | H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney, thyroid) |
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 ... |
Based on the evidence from animal studies including "hyperplasia of the renal tubular epithelium, chronic nephritis, inflammation/ulceration/hyperplasia of the proventricular mucosal epithelium, and hyperplasia of the follicular epithelium in the thyroid gland" (CERI Hazard Data 2000-36 (2001)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 2. | |
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 |
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