GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Dipotassium hexafluorosilicate
CAS:16871-90-2

Result:
ID: 1197
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 - - - - Non-combustible (ICSC (J) (1994))
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 - - - - Non-combustible (ICSC (J), 1994)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not combustible (ICSC(J) (1994))
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 Not classified - - - - UNRTDG No. 2655, Class: 6.1; PG III (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 ...
Category 3 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50; VALUE: 156mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (1998)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - Classified into R24 according to EU-Annex. But there was no dermal administration examination for animals, it cannot be classified due to insufficient data.
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 - - - - Classified into R23 according to EU-Annex. But there was no inhalation medication examination for an animal. So it cannot classify since data is insufficient.
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3 - Warning H316: Causes mild skin irritation P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Since there was description (ICSC, 1994) that a stimulus of the human skin, reddening, and a pain, it thought that there was mild irritation and it was set as category 3.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B - Warning H320: Causes eye irritation P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
Due to the descriptions that it irritates to human eye (ICSC, 1994), it is considered it has mildly irritation. Soit is classified into Category 2B.
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 - - - - Although fluoride was classified into A4 (corresponding to outer Category) in ACGIH-TLV (2005), due to insufficient data, it cannot be classified.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Although there is no developmental toxicity in fluoride according to MAK/BAT (2005), it cannot be classified since data is insufficient.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Warning H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) 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 ...
It was considered as Category 3 (respiratory irritant) based on the description that it has respiratory irritant in fluoride in ACGIH-TLV (2005) of Priority 1 document, in addition, and "an airway is stimulated" in ICSC (1994) of priority 2 document.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (bone) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (bone) 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 ...
It is classified into Category 1 (bone) based on the description of the effect on a bone (fluorosis) of fluoride (ACGIH-TLV (2005) of Priority 1 document), and in addition, the description of "a bone is affected and fluorosis is occured" (ICSC (1994) of priority 2 document).
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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