GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：Chloric acid (aqueous solution)
CAS：7790-93-4

Result：
ID: 07-D35
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
1 Explosives Classification not possible - - - - It contains chemical groups (chlorates) associated with explosive properties. The aqueous solution, which is of higher than 10% concentration, is prohibited from being transported (Ship Safety Act / Article 5-3(d) of Public Notice of the Ministry of Transport, No.549 of 1979). However, since it is not used as explosives, no evaluation was carried out on this substance as explosives. Consequently, it was classified into the "Classification not possible" category.
2 Flammable gases （including chemically unstable gases） Not applicable - - - - Liquid
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products.
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Liquid
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid
6 Flammable liquids Classification not possible - - - - Although it is generally considered as a nonflammable aqueous solution, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category due to insufficient data available.
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - It contains chemical groups (Chlorates) associated with explosive properties. The aqueous solution, which is of higher than 10% concentration, is prohibited from being transported (Ship Safety Act / Article 5-3(d) of Public Notice of the Ministry of Transport, No.549 of 1979). However, since it is defined as an oxidizing liquid, it does not fit the definition of self-reactive substances. Consequently, the substance was classified into the "Not applicable" category.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Classification not possible - - - - Although it is generally considered as a nonflammable aqueous solution, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category due to insufficient data available.
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Although it is generally considered as a nonflammable aqueous solution, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category due to insufficient data available.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).
13 Oxidizing liquids Category 1-2 Danger H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer P371+P380+P375: In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
P306+P360: IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
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.
P283: Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		If the aqueous solution is of 10% concentration or less by mass, it is defined as UN2626, Division 5.1 II. The aqueous solutions which are of higher than 10% concentration are prohibited from being transported and no packing group is assigned. While its classification for oxidizing ability is likely Category 1, we chose more liberal classification of Category 1-2.
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic substance
16 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Warning H290: May be corrosive to metals P234: Keep only in original container.
P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.
P406: Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. 		Based on the document that many metals release hydrogen while being dissolved in chloric acid to produce chlorate (Encyclopedia Chimica, Kyoritsu Shuppan Co. Ltd.), the substance was classified into Category 1.

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
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 Classification not possible - - - - It is reported that coming into contact with the substance can irritate and burn human skin and eyes (HSFS (2002)). However, since no other information is available, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - It is reported that coming into contact with the substance can irritate and burn human skin and eyes (HSFS (2002)). However, since no other information is available, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category.
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 - - - - No data available.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible - - - - It is reported that breathing chloric acid can irritate the nose and throat causing coughing and wheezing (HSFS (2002)). However, since adequate details are not provided, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category.
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
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:
* 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.
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Reference：
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