GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Sodium alpha-dodecan-1-yl-omega-(sulfonatooxy)poly(oxyethylene)
CAS:9004-82-4

Result:
ID: 1-409
Classifier: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
Year Classified: FY2008
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (Sep, 2008)

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 - - - - 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 - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
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 applicable - - - - Solid
10 Pyrophoric solids Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - Metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At) are not included.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - The organic compound not including peroxy group in molecule.
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available.

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 ...
In the information on List3, since LD50 value of the oral administration test employing a rat is 1,600 mg/kg (RTECS (1999)), it was classified into Category 4.
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Since it was a solid by the definition of GHS and inhalation in gas was not assumed, it was classified into "Not applicable".
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 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 there are descriptions, "Skin irritation and dermal dryness due to occupational contacts for a long period of time have been reported," HSDB (2002) as its toxicity effects on humans and "One with a short Ethylene oxide chain has stronger irritation against guinea pig and rabbits," regarding animals, it was classified in Category 2. In addition, there is a description, "severe" (RTECS (1997)) and "moderate" (RTECS (1999)), in the 24 hour Draize test using rabbits for the information source of List 3.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 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.
In the information source of List3, there is a description of "moderate" (RTECS (1997)) and "severe" (RTECS (1999)) in the 24-hour Draize test employing the rabbit. Moreover, since the this substance was a skin irritation substance, it was classified into Category 2 according to Fig. 3.3.1 of the of the U.N. GHS second edition.
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Although there is a description of "occupational asthmas in humans" (HSDB (2002)), classification is not possible because of unknown details and no other data.
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible - - - - Classification is not possible because of no data.
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
6 Carcinogenicity Classification not possible - - - - Since no evaluation by major international evaluation agencies is made and there is no data, classification is not possible.
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 2 (digestive system) Warning H371: May cause damage to organs (digestive 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 ...
Since there was a description of "Vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea were seen when it was ingested" as acute toxicity symptoms of human (HSDB (2002), it was classified into Category 2 (digestive system).
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible - - - - Classification not possible due to lack of data
10 Aspiration hazard Category 1 Danger H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
P405: Store locked up.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Judging from the description about the effects to human that "upper airway edema and dyspnea respiratory distress may be caused by inhalation"(HSDB (2002)), it was classified into Category 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Hazard class Classification Symbol Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Rationale for the classification
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) Category 2 - - H401: Toxic to aquatic life P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
It was classified into Category 2 from 48 hours EC50=3.12mg/L of the crustacea (Ceriodaphnia) (AQUIRE (2008)).
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) Category 2 - H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...
Since acute toxicity was Category 2 and there were no data about rapid degradability, it was classified into Category 2.


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.
* The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users.

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