GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:dimercury di(acetate)
CAS:631-60-7

Result:
ID: 1058
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 - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
7 Flammable solids Not classified - - - - ERG (Guide151, 2004) corresponding to the UNRTDG No. (1629) has a statement that it is "nonflammable", and it was classified as out of Category.
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 applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Not classified because of "Non-combustible" ERG(Guide151, 2004) corresponding to UNRTDG No. 1629
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Since ERG (Guide151, 2004) corresponding to the U.N. number (1629) peculiar to a substance has a "nonflammable" statement, it carried out the outside of category.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water (slightly soluble in water)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 1629, Class: 6.1; PG II (Not 5.1).
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available.

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 ...
SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50;VALUE:175mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (1994)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Danger H311: Toxic in contact with skin P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
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 is based on rat dermal LD50= 960mg/kg (RTECS, 1994).
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Solid (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 3 - Warning H316: Causes mild skin irritation P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. From the description with the possibility which indicates skin irritation in humans (DFGOT, vol.15, 2001 [as inorganic mercury compounds]), it was thought that there was mild irritation and it was set as Category 3.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 metallic mercury and inorganic mercury compound (as Hg) were made into those with skin sensitization (MAK/BAT, 2005; DFGOT, vol.15, 2001), they were set to 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 ...
In ATSDR (1999), since it estimated that mercury and mercury compounds induced chromosomal abnormality to the animal somatic cell in an in vivo, they were set to Category 4.
6 Carcinogenicity Not classified - - - - As inorganic mercury compounds, it was out of the Category. Since it is classified into IARC Group 3 (IARC, 58, 1993) and ACGIH A4 (ACGIH-TLV, 2004).
7 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Warning H361: Suspected of damaging 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 ...
Since the effect on generating (California EPA, Proposition 65 List of Chemicals, 2005) and reproductive (ACGIH-TLV, 2004) was indicated as mercury and mercury compounds or inorganic mercuries, it was considered as Category 2.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 (kidney) Danger H370: Causes damage to organs (kidney) 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 ...
The substance was classified as Category 1 (kidneys) because there is a report concerning humans in a Priority 1 document (DFGOT, vol.15, 2001) that the target organs of the inorganic mercury compound are kidneys.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (central nervous system, kidney) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (central nervous system, kidney) 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.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since effect on the central nervous system and renal to humans by inorganic mercury compounds was indicated in Priority 1 document (ACGIH-TLV, 2004;EHC, (118, 1991), it was classified into Category 1 (central nervous systems,kidney).
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.


NOTE:
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