GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
NOTE:
Reference：
Chemical Name：Propane
CAS：74-98-6
Result：
| ID: | 1404 |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 2 | Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） | Category 1 |
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Danger | H220: Extremely flammable gas |
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P377: Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. |
Ignitable when in a mixture of 13% or less by volume in air. UNRTDG Class: 2.1 |
| 3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
| 4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG Class: 2.1 |
| 5 | Gases under pressure | Liquefied gas |
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Warning | H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. | Critical temp: >-50degC (Partially liquid at temperatures above -50degC) |
| 6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Not classified | - | - | - | - | UNRTDG Class: 2.1 |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Dermal） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） | Not classified | - | - | - | - | It was considered as the outside of Category based on guinea pigs LC50 (2 hours): >55000ppm (4 hour equivalent: >38890ppm) (ACGIH 7th, 2001). |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Not classified | - | - | - | - | It was carried out the outside of category from the description that only slight erythema was acknowledged transiently in the humans of ACIGH (7th, 2001), and the primary skin irritation can be disregarded. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 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 | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 3 （Narcotic effects） |
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Warning | H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness (narcotic effects) |
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 (anesthetic actions) from description in ACGIH (7th, 2001) that an anesthetic action is indicated as effect on humans |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
| 10 | Aspiration hazard | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Gas (GHS definition) |
| 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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* 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. * The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users. |
Reference：
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Reference Manual |
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Definitions / Abbreviations |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |