GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Calcium hypochlorite
CAS:7778-54-3

Result:
ID: 1398
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 - - - - UNRTDG Class: 5.1
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 (NFPA (12th, 1997) p 49-34, Hommel, 1991) Card No.59, 59a, 59b ; etc.)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - Classified in oxidizing solids
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Non-combustible (NFPA (12th, 1997) p 49-34, Hommel, 1991 Card No.59, 59a, 59b etc.)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Non-combustible (NFPA (12th, 1997) p 49-34, Hommel(1991) Card No.59, 59a, 59b; etc.)
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Class: 5.1
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 ...
UNRTDG Class: 5.1; PG II
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic substance
16 Corrosive to metals Not classified - - - - UNRTDG Class: 5.1

HEALTH HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Warning H302: Harmful if swallowed P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P330: Rinse mouth.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Category 4 based on SPECIES: Rat; ENDPOINT: LD50; VALUE: :850mg/kg; REFERENCE SOURCE: RTECS (2005), IUCLID (2000), HSDB (2005)
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5 - Warning H313: May be harmful in contact with skin P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. It was set as Category 5 based on rabbit LD50 >2000mg/kg (IUCLID (2000)) and rabbit LDLo value: 2000mg/kg (RTECS (2005)).
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 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 ...
It was set as category 1A-1C from the description that the degree of middle class or serious damage is caused on the skin (HSDB (2005)), the description that the skin is stimulated seriously (HSFS (2003)), and the description that skin corrosivenesses was admitted by the test using the rabbit (IUCLID (2000)).
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.
It is set as Category 1 from description that an eye is seriously stimulated by contact (HSFS (2003)), and description that caustic is admitted by the eye irritation tests using the animal (IUCLID (2000)).
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 - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
6 Carcinogenicity Not classified - - - - Since it was classified into the group 3 according to IARC, it carried out the outside of Category.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Although there is a statement that any effect was not found in teratogenicity studies by oral administration to pregnant rats (IUCLID (2000)), there was no statement which clearly denies the hazard in Priority 1. So it was unclassifiable.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 2 (respiratory system) Warning H371: May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: 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.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
From the description in HSDB (2005) and HSFS (2003) that it stimulates lungs by inhalation, pulmonary edemas may be caused, and respiratory system is considered as target organ, so it was considered as Category 2.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
10 Aspiration hazard Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient 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) Category 1 Warning H400: Very toxic to aquatic life P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was classified into Category 1 from 96-hour LC50=0.049-0.16mg/L of fishes (Bluegill) (IUCLID, 2000).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Category 1 Warning H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Classified into Category 1, since acute toxicity was Category 1, though less bio-accumulative and behavior in water is unknown.


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.
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