GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:silver nitrite
CAS:7783-99-5

Result:
ID: 1165
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 of no appropriate data on an explosibility, though containing N-O bonds as chemical groups associated with explosive properties present.
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 Classification not possible - - - - No data available though it is considered as non-combustible substances.
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not classified because of no appropriate data on self-reactive and explosive properties, though the substance contains N-O bonds as chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties present
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available, though it is considered as non-combustible substances.
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - No data available. It is considered as non-combustible substances structurally.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - Stable to water (the water solubility is obtained)
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Category 2 Danger H272: May intensity fire; oxidizer P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials.
P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/...
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
No data available. UNRTDG 5.1 (Generic or N.O.S. entry)
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, although skin irritation is suspected as nitrite salt.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - Although it suspects eye irritation as nitrite salt, there is no data.
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 - - - - There is no data of this product. It is classified as silver into D corredponding to outer Category in IRIS (1989), carcinogenic evaluation of nitrite salt is not found, data is insufficient. Therefore, it cannot be classified.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Although a silver compounds has description that there is no reproductive toxicity (PATTY (5th, 2001)), there is no data about the existence of the reproductive toxicity of nitrite salt and this product data is not found, it cannot classify.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - Although respiratory irritant is suspected as nitrite salt but there is no data.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Although there were descriptions that argyria is occured by prolonged exposure of silver compounds to skin (PATTY, 5th, 200; ACGIH-TLV, 2005; HSDB, 2003), it was considered that there was no suggestion of significant effects on human health. Moreover, it could not be classified for lack of data because no data of this product was confirmed.
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:
* Classification was conducted by relevant Japanese Ministries in accordance with GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government, and is intended to provide a reference for preparing GHS labelling and SDS for users.
* This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice.
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