GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Reference：
Chemical Name：Mercury fulminate
CAS：628-86-4
Result：
| ID: | 07-D11 |
| Classifier: | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare （MHLW）, Ministry of the Environment （MOE） |
| Year Classified: | FY2007 |
| Reference Manual: |
GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006） Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005） |
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 1 | Explosives | Unstable Explosive |
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Danger | H200: Unstable Explosive |
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. P372: Explosion risk in case of fire. P374: Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. P380: Evacuate area. P401: Store ... P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Since the substance, which is wetted with less than 20% water or alcohol by mass, is prohibited from being transported (Ship Safety Act / Article 5-1(r) of Public Notice of the Ministry of Transport, No.549 of 1979), we determined that it is an unstable explosive. (If the substance is wetted with not less than 20% water or alcohol by mass, it is defined as UN0135 and Division 1.1.) |
| 2 | Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products. |
| 4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Since the substance is classified as an explosive, classification as a self-reactive substance is not applicable. |
| 9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Since the substance can be wetted with water and based on its water solubility value, we determine that it is stable in contact with water. |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic substance |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data 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 |
| 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 2 |
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Warning | H315: Causes skin irritation |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. |
Since fine dust of mercury fulminate causes itching, erythema, swelling, and vesicant action in humans (HSDB (2005)), the substance was classified into Category 2. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2A-2B |
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Warning | H319: Causes serious 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. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Since fine dust of mercury fulminate causes conjunctival irritation in humans (HSDB (2005)), the substance was classified into Category 2A to 2B. |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 |
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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 ... |
Since exposure of human peripheral blood lymphocytes to mercury fulminate resulted in positive results in analyses of chromosomal aberrations and micronuclei (HSDB (2005)), the substance was classified into Category 2. |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. Notes: Diethyl mercury, which is similar in chemical structure to this substance, is reported as alkyl compounds containing mercury (HG) (ACGIH/TLV, 2004). Thus, diethyl mercury is classified into Category 1 for its toxicity to the central nervous system in GHS classification of Japan. |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | It is rated as N; R50/53 by the EU. Since no test results are available, classification is not possible. |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | It is rated as N; R50/53 by the EU. Since no test results are available, classification is not possible. |
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 Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |