Chemical Name:Chromium zinc oxide
CAS:50922-29-7
ID: | 1172 |
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 | - | - | - | - | 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 | 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 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 | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (the water solubility is obtained) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic compound |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. |
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 | - | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | Data without. There is the description that "caustics or irritation" as influence of chromate and its salts to the skin is seen (IRIS (1998), DFGOT vol.3 (1992), DHP (13th, 2002)). |
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 ... |
Although there is no report of this material itself, chromium and chromium compound were classified into "the 2nd group (material considered that there is probably sensitizing to human)" in Japan Association of Industrial Health, and chromium was classified into the material with respiratory sensitization in Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy Special Committee, this product thought that it had respiratory sensitization and was set to 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 ... |
In DFGOT vol.15 (2001), the zinc chromate compound including this product is set to "Sh (risk of skin sensitization)" based on the report of the contact nature dermatitis to the worker dealing with zinc chromate. Furthermore, chromium and chromium compound are classified into "the 1st group (substance which has sensitizing clearly to human)" in Japan Society for Occupational Health. This product thought that it had skin sensitization, and was set to Category 1. | |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data. In addition, although this product is the insoluble hexavalent chromium compounds, the mutagenicity knowledge in in vivo is indicated about many flood solubility hexavalent chromium compounds (NTP RoC (11th, 2005), IARC49 (1990), EU-RAR (2005)). Refer to potassium dichromate (ID 262, Chemical Abstracts Service:7778-50-9). |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A | Danger | H350: May cause 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 hexavalent chromium compounds, since it was was classified K (Chromium hexavalent (VI) compounds) in NTP (2005), group 1 (Chromium(VI)) in IARC (1990), and A (Chromium(VI), Inhalation route) in EPA (1986), respectively. So it was classified into Category 1A. | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | There is no data. In addition, also refer to potassium dichromate (ID 262, CAS: 7778-50-9) as reproductive toxicity of hexavalent chromium compounds. |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (kidney, digestive system) | Danger | H370: Causes damage to organs (kidney, digestive system) |
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 ... |
Since although there is no data about this product, there was description of vomiting, diarrhea, a spasm, a hemorrhagic nephritis, etc., when oral or percutaneous absorption is carried out as acute toxicities of the hexavalent chromium compound (DFGOT vol.3 (1992), DHP (13th, 2002)), it was considered as Category 1 (the kidney, alimentary system). | |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (kidney, respiratory system) | Danger | H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney, respiratory system) |
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 is no data of this product, because of descriptions of effects on a kidney, nasal septum perforation, ulcers, etc. as chronic toxicity of hexavalent chromium compounds (ACGIH (7th, 2001), IRIS (1998), DHP (13th, 2002)), it was classified into Category 1 (kidney, respiratory system). | |
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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