GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Chromic acid (H2Cr2O7)
CAS:13530-68-2

Result:
ID: 1253
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 - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Not classified - - - - Not classified because it is considered as non-combustible substances structurally
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
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 classified - - - - It was considered nonflammable in composition and carried out the outside of Category.
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
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. (It exists in the state of aqueous solutions.)
13 Oxidizing liquids Classification not possible - - - - Although it is a strong oxidizers (all data for the subject substance of Poisonous and Violent Substances Control LawMSDS, Chemical Daily, 2001) and 5.1 which indicates an oxidizability is attached in UNRTDG of Generic or N.O.S.entry, UN packing group is unknown. Therefore, it cannot be classified since data is insufficient. (All data for the subject substance of Poisonous and Violent Substances Control LawMSDS (Chemical Daily, 2001) has a statement that it is classified into class 5.1 and Division II according to IMDG and ICAO/IATA.)
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - No data 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 - - - - Liquid (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 1A-1C Danger H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since there is description that "irritation or caustics" is shown as the effect of chromate to the skin (IRIS (1998), DHP (13th, 2002)), and the dichromic acid potassium of the similar compound was classified into category 1(ID 262, Chemical Abstracts Service:7778-50-9), it was set as category 1A-1C. In addition, further categorizing from this data is difficult.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Danger H318: Causes serious eye damage P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
From the description that highly-hydrosoluble hexavalent chrome compound damages a human eye (EU-RAR, 2002), and from skin corrosivenesses (Category 1), it was set to Category 1
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 Japan Society for Occupational Health, although there was no report of this material itself, since chromium and chromium compound were classified into "the 1st group (material which has sensitizing clearly to human)", this product thought that it had skin sensitization, and was 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 ...
There is no data of this product. In addition, the mutagenicity knowledge in in vivo is indicated about many flood solubility hexavalent chromium compounds (NTP RoC (11th, 2005), IARC49 (1990), EU-RAR (2005)), and it is classified into Category 2. In addition, potassium dichromate (ID 262, CAS: 7778-50-9) is categoried into Category 1B from a dominant fatality test positives. And sodium dichromates (ID 260, CAS: 10588-01-9, sodium dichromate) is categoried into Category 2 from positivities, such as an in vivo small core test.
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 a chromium compound of 6 values, it was classified into K (Chromium hexavalent(VI)compounds) by NTP (2005), group 1 (Chromium(VI)) according to IARC (1990), and A (Chromium(VI), Inhalation route) according to EPA (1986). Therefore, it was set as Category 1A.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - without Data. In addition, for the reproductive toxicity of hexavalent chromium compounds, refer to potassium dichromate (ID 262, CAS: 7778-50-9, and it is classified into Category1B)
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, kidney, liver) Danger H370: Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, kidney, liver) 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 ...
Although there was no data about this product, since the soluble hexavalent chromium compound affects liver, the kidney, and respiratory organs, it was considered as Category 1 (the respiratory system, kidney, liver) (ACGIH-TLV (2005)) in the document of Priority 1.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1 (respiratory system, kidney, liver) Danger H372: Cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (respiratory system, kidney, liver) 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 this product data, since the soluble hexavalent chromium compound may affect liver, the kidney, and respiratory organs (ACGIH-TLV (2005) the document of Priority 1), it was classified into Category 1 (the respiratory system, kidney, liver).
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 - - - - Insufficient data available.
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data


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