GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Chloric acid, cobalt(2+) salt
CAS:80546-49-2

Result:
ID: 1144
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 classified - - - - Not classified because the substance is expected not to explode unless a strong impact is given (according to Poisonous and Violent Substances Control Law), though containing O-Halogen bonds as chemical groups associated with explosive properties present. Refer to Poisonous and Violent Substances Control Law: 18th, 2nd article, 2nd ordinance.
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 - - - - Not classified because it is considered as non-combustible substances structurally
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Although the grouping relevant to explosive (O-halogen) is included, the grouping relevant to autoreactive is not included. Since data is insufficient, it cannot be classified.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Not classified because it is considered as Non-combustible substances structurally
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not classified because it is considered as non-combustible substances structurally
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Since it is used as a dye mordant and considered to be stable to the water, it is carried out the outside of category.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data, though it is considered as a strong oxidizing agent.
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) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 Classification not possible - - - - No data available
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data available
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 ...
With respiratory sensitization and skin sensitization, as cobalt or cobalt compound, "Sah (risk of the airways and skin sensitizing properties)"in BAK/MAT (2005), "sensitizing chemical substances of occupational allergies"in Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy (2004), and "sensitizing substance: 1st group (substance which has sensitizing clearly to human)"in Japan Society for Occupational Health (2006), since it was classified into them, they were considered 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 ...
With respiratory sensitization and skin sensitization, as cobalt or cobalt compound, "Sah (risk of the airways and skin sensitizing properties)"in BAK/MAT (2005), "sensitizing chemical substances of occupational allergies"in Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy (2004), and "sensitizing substance: 1st group (substance which has sensitizing clearly to human)"in Japan Society for Occupational Health (2006), since it was classified into them, they were considered as Category 1.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - Without data. In addition, in MAK/BAT (2004) as cobalt and inorganic cobalt compound, it is classified into "3A (material in which inducing genetic damage in the germ cells of humans or animals or producing mutagenicity in in vivo in mammalian somatic cells, and reaching a somatic cells with an active forms)."
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 ...
As cobalt and cobalt compound, it is categoried into "2B (it may be carcinogenicity to human)" (IARC52 (1991)) in IARC, it is categoried into "A3 (although it is the substance with carcinogenicity to the animal, the relevance to human is unkonwn)"(ACGIH-TLV(2006)) in ACGIH, and in Japan Association of Industrial Health it is categoried into "2B (the substance which may have carcinogenicity to human (the substance whose evidence is not comparatively sufficient))" (the Journal of Japan Association of Industrial Health (2006)). Therefore, it was classified into Category 2 according to the technical indicator.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, heart) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, heart) 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 ...
Although there was no data of this product itself, because of the document that it had effects on respiratory system and myocardia with repeated exposure of inorganic cobalt compounds ((ACGIH-TLV (2006)) in Priority 1), it was classified into Category 1 (respiratory system, heart).
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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