GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Kerosine petroleum
CAS：8008-20-6

Result：
ID: 852
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 Classification not possible (Category 3 or Category 4) Warning H226: 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 ... 		Although classified into PGIII equivalent to Category 3 in UNRTDG, the range of the flash point is widely distributed in given information. So if the flash point is not measured about a real sample, it cannot be judged. In addition, the acceptance criteria is as follows. Category 3: 23 degC<= flash point <=60degC, Category 4: 60 degC< flash point <=93 degC
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 - - - - Flash point: 220degC (ICSC (J), 1998)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Class: 3
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 no oxygen, fluorine and chlorine.
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Containing no -0-0- structure
16 Corrosive to metals Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Class: 3

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity （Oral） Not classified - - - - It was set as the outside of Category from two descriptions. One is that rat LD50 value of jet propulsion fuel (JP-5) of IARC 45 (1989) was >48000mg/kg, and the other is that death was not observed in 5000mg/kg in the GLP tests in which straight run kerosene of IUCLID (2000) was orally administered to rats.
1 Acute toxicity （Dermal） Not classified - - - - It was set as the outside of Category from the description : in GLP tests of dermally administered to rabbits, death was not observed at 2000mg/kg of straight run kerosene (IUCLID (2000)).
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） Not classified - - - - From description that death was not acknowledged by 5.28mg/L in the GLP tests which done inhalation exposure of straight run kerosene to rats (IUCLID (2000)), it was set as the outside of Category.
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 set as Category 2 from description that irritation was acknowledged by the cutaneous contact by the humans (EHC (20, 1982), ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (4th, 1994), IARC (45, 1989)).
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Not classified - - - - There is the description that the eye is not stimulated (PATTY (4th, 1994)), and the description that in Draize test (GLP tests) using the rabbit , irritation was not acknowledged (IUCLID (2000)). So it was set as the outside of Category.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Although there was description that sensitizing property was not acknowledged for Buehler test (GLP test) using the guinea pigs in IUCLID (2000), we presupposed that it could not be classified since the lack of data which negates sensitizing clearly in Priority1.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified - - - - [special note] There is a positive result for jet fuel A with the chromosome aberration test on rat marrow cells which is an in vivo mutagenicity test using somatic cells (IARC 45, 1989), however, there are negative results for kerosine (ACGIH 7th, 2001, IARC 45, 1989, IUCLID, 2000). Since a negative result for diesel No.1 with micronucleus examination on mouse bone marrow (ACGIH 7th, 2001) and negative result for kerosene and jet fuel with dominant lethal test on rodents (ACGIH 7th, 2001) were also found. So it was classified as out of Category.
6 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Warning H351: Suspected of causing 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 ... 		[special notes] Since although Jet fuel (kerosene, 8008-20-6) and Distillate(light) fuel oils are classified into the group 3 in IARC 45 (1989). But kerosene/Jet fuels were classified into A3 in ACGIH (2001). So it was considered as Category 2 based on the segment of ACGIH which is latest assessment.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - There is a description that reproductive toxicity was not observed in the pregnant rat administration test (ACGIH (7th, 2001), IARC (45, 1989), and NTP (TR 310, 1986)), but since there is no statements about impact on parent animals, it is unable to judge whether a dose (under saturated concentration calculable from vapor pressures) is appropriate. Therefore, it is unclassifiable due to insufficient date.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 （Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects） Warning H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects)
H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects) 		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 ... 		Description that central-nerves control, giddiness, etc. were admitted in humans evidence of exposure of ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (4th, 1994), and IARC 45 (1989), and from description that respiratory irritant was admitted by the inhalation exposure test using the mouse of ACGIH (7th, 2001), it was thought that an anesthesia action and respiratory irritant were indicated, and was set as Category 3.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
10 Aspiration hazard Category 1 Danger H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		Category 1 because of "possible to cause chemical pneumonia by misswallowing of the liquid."(ACGIH, 7th, 2001; EHC 20, 1982)

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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