Chemical Name:boron tribromide
CAS:10294-33-4
ID: | 744 |
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 | - | - | - | - | 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 | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC(J), 2001; Hommel, 1991; HSDB, 2005). |
7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive or self-reactive properties present in the molecule. |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC, 2001; Hommel, 1991; HSDB , 2005) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (ICSC, 2001; Hommel, 1991; HSDB, 2005) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Metalloid (boron) is contained. Although it reacts violently with water and gas is generated, the generated gas is hydrogen bromide (nonflammable) (ICSC (2001)), it considered as the outside of category. |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Not classified because of UNRTDG Class: 8 though inorganic compounds containing halogen (bromine). |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic substance |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. UNRTDG Class: 8 |
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 | - | - | - | - | Liquid (GHS definition) |
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 | Category 1A-1C | Danger | H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on descriptions that it is corrosive on humans and caused redness, burn, pain, and blisters (ICSC (J), (2001), HSDB (2005)), it was classified as Category 1A-1C. | |
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. |
It was set as Category 1 based on statements that it is a skin corrosive substance, there is caustic strong for eye in humans, and there is an example which bequeathed the scar strong against a cornea and a conjunctiva (HSDB (2005)), and the statement that redness, a pain, and severe burns are produced in an eye (ICSC (J), (2001), HSDB (2005)). | |
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 |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 2 (respiratory system) | Warning | H371: May cause damage to organs (respiratory 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 ... |
There is the statement that pulmonary edemas is produced in humans (HSDB (2005)), and respiratory irritation, such as cough, breathlessness, and a throat pain (ICSC (J) (2001), HSDB (2005)). And it is classified into Category 2 (respiratory systems). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 2 (respiratory system) | Warning | H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system) |
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 ... |
In humans, the lung irritation,bronchitis,kidney disorders,effects on the nervous system are observed (HSFS (1998)), however, it was classified into Category 2 (respiratory systems) adjust to be classified into Category 2 (respiratory systems) by single exposures. | |
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 | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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