GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Methane, isocyanato-
CAS:624-83-9

Result:
ID: 645
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 - - - - There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules.
2 Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Category 2 Danger H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Category 2 because of its flash point: -7 degC (ICSC (J), 2003), boiling point: 39 degC (Hommel, 1991)
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Classified in UNRTDG No. 2480 METHYL ISOCYANATE, Class: 6.1, PGI
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified - - - - Since the ignition points is 534 degC (Hommmel (1991)), and exceeds 70 degC, it was classified as the outside of Category.
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (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 - - - - The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metaloids(B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing oxygen (but not chlorine and fluorine) chemically bonded only to carbon (but not to other elements).
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Containing no -0-0- structure
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to liquid substances with boiling point of >55degC are not available. Boiling point: 39 degC (Hommel, 1991)

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Danger H301: Toxic if swallowed P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P330: Rinse mouth.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Category 3 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50; VALUE: 71 mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: ACGIH (2001)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 1 Danger H310: Fatal in contact with skin P302+P350: IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P322: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was set as Category 1 from rabbit dermal LD50= 0.21mg/kg (ACGIH (2001)).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Category 1 Danger H330: Fatal if inhaled 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.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284: Wear respiratory protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was classified as Category 1 from rat inhalation LC50 = 7.47ppm/4H (ACGIH (2001)).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible - - - - Saturated concentration is 459406ppm, and it is guessed that each inhalation study is done in the state of steam. Since there is no data about mists, it cannot be classified.
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.
It was estimated as Moderate as a result of Draize test on rabbits, and it was reported that it also cause irritations or damages on humans (RTECS (2004)), it was classified as Category 2.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Danger H318: Causes serious eye damage P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Since it was estimated as Severe as a result of Draize test using a rabbit (RTECS (2004)), and irreversibly damage was also reported in humans (ACGIH (2001)), it was set as Category 1.
4 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Danger H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled P304+P341: IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since asthma is caused as an acute symptoms by humans (ACGIH (2001)), the respiratory sensitization is pointed out(EU R42/43, Chapman (2005)) , and Shianeto system compounds are much indicated by the list of the Japanese occupation and environmental allergology meeting, respiratory sensitization was referred to as Category 1.
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 ...
Since there is a report (ACGIH (2001)) that intracutaneous sensitization tests of the guinea pigs indicated immune responses, the skin sensitization was also referred to as Category 1.
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 two reports of the epidemiologic survey that in the mouse inhalation study, bone marrow chromosomal aberration and induction of micronuclei were acknowledged (RTECS, 2004) and that the occurrence frequency of the chromosome aberration was high in the exposured human peripheral blood lymphocyte (in vivo somatic cell information) (HSDB 2005), we categorized it as Category 2.
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - In male and female rats and mice, pheochromocytoma to the adrenal gland and slight increases of adenoma to the pancreas is reported only in the male rats(HSDB (2005)). However, it could not be said to be sufficient evidence for a classification, and it was presupposed that it cannot be classified.
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 ...
In the reference (Schardein JL, Chemically induced Birth Defects-3rd edition, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000) indicated to the technological direction, stillbirth and the abnormal children's delivery are reported as a result of the environmental emmision of this products in Indian plant's incident in 1984. However, it is supposed that an epidemiological study is still more required. Since only the information applicable to Category 1A was not acquired, and it was classified into the Category 1B. In addition, it was reported the increase embryo resorption at dose not affecting maternal body weight in pregnant rat inharation exposure (RTECS (2004)).
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 (respiratory system) Danger H370: Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) P307+P311: IF exposed: 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.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since there is a report of pulmonary edemas, dyspnea, respiratory distress syndrome etc. by humans (ACGIH (2001), HSDB (2005)) and irritation to the human nose and throat has been reported as well (ACGIH (2001)), it was set as Category 1 (respiratory tracts).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Since any report were the short administration period and insufficient data, it cannot be classified.
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) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.


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