GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:sodium ethanolate; sodium ethoxide
CAS:141-52-6

Result:
ID: 20A2199
Classifier: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), 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 solid Classification not possible - - - - Some literature rated the substance as UN-1325, indicating that it likely to fall under Category 1 or 2. However, due to lack of test results, classification is not possible.
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not applicable - - - - There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified - - - - Since it is rated as UN-3206, as well as 4.2 II or III (UNRTDG, Rev. 15, 2007), the substance was classified into the "Not classified" category.
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - No test results are available.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Classification not possible - - - - It contains a metal (Na) and reacts with water to break down into sodium hydroxide and ethanol, producing an explosive gaseous mixture above the surface of the water (Hommel, 1966). However, since no test results are available, classification is not possible.
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - Solid (GHS definition)
14 Oxidizing solids Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - Under the condition in which proper amounts of water is present, the substance produces sodium hydroxide, which corrodes aluminum. However, no test methods are available to evaluate the substance for classification.

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. This substance reacts with water and break down into ethyl alcohol and sodium hydroxide. Regarding its health hazard, therefore, also refer to ethanol (ID662) CAS 64-17-5, and sodium hydroxide (ID599) CAS 1310-73-2.
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 Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
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 - - - - 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 - - - - No data available.
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.
* The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users.

Reference:
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