GHS Classification Result
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Reference：
Chemical Name：Sodium borohydride
CAS：16940-66-2
Result：
| ID: | 21A3551 |
| Classifier: | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare （MHLW）, Ministry of the Environment （MOE） |
| Year Classified: | FY2009 |
| Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （March, 2009） |
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 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 (GHS definition) |
| 3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products. |
| 4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 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 (GHS definition) |
| 10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid (melting point <= 140 degC) substances are not available. |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Category 1 |
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Danger | H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously |
P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P335+P334: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
The substance is classified into Division 4.3, PG I in UNRTDG (UN1426). |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic compounds containing no oxygen and halogen atoms |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Inorganic compound |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. |
| Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Category 3 |
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Danger | H301: Toxic if swallowed |
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P330: Rinse mouth. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on a LD50 value of 160 mg/kg bw for rats (HSDB (2006)), the substance was classified into Category 3. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Dermal） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. As relevant information, a LD50 value is 230 mg/kg bw for rabbits (RTECS (2006)). |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. Although a LC50 value was 36 mg/m3 for rats (RTECS (2006)), the exposure period was not clear. |
| 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 1 |
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Danger | H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN （or hair）: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321: Specific treatment （see ... on this label）. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Although there are reports of "corrosive (cause burn)" for humans (IUCLID (2000)) and "corrosive" (ICSC (1993)), since the details are not clear, the substance was classified into Category 1. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
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Danger | H318: Causes serious eye damage |
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
Although the details are not clear, there are reports of "corrosive (cause burn)" for humans (IUCLID (2000)) and "corrosive" (ICSC (1993)). Based on a report that when 1 mg was instilled into the eye of rabbits, irreversible damage was produced (HSDB (2006)), the substance was classified into Category 1. As relevant information, there is an information of pH 11 (20 degC, 10 g/L) (GESTIS (access on Aug. 2009)). |
| 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 | Category 3 （Respiratory tract irritation） |
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Warning | H335: May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) |
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 ... |
Based on reports as human effects that "may produce irritation of the nasal mucous membranes and the respiratory tract" (HSDB (2008)) and "can irritate the nose and throat and the lungs causing coughing and/or shortness of breath" (HSFS (1999)), the substance was classified into Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. |
| 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 Label by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |