Chemical Name:Sodium sesquicarbonate
CAS:533-96-0
ID: | 21B3041 |
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) |
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 | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Not classified from the description of "Not combustible" (ICSC (J) (2004)). |
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 | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Not classified from the description of "Not combustible" (ICSC (J) (2004)). |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Classified into Not classified from the description of "Not combustible" (ICSC (J) (2004)). |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | The substance is considered to be stable against water since data on water solubility are available though it contains Na. |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Solid (GHS definition) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification is not possible since no data are available though the substance is inorganic compound containing oxygen. |
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) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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 | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
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. |
Based on a report that the occupationally exposed mine workers complained of skin symptoms due to irritation (HSDB (2003)) and a result of irritating to the skin in humans (HSDB (2003), ICSC (2004)), the substance was classified into Category 2. | |
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. |
There is a result of irritating in a rabbit eye irritation test where conjunctivitis persisted until 7 days after application (IUCLID (2000)). There is a report of irritating to the eyes in humans (ICSC (2004)). Additionally, there is a report that occupationally exposed workers complained of eye irritation (HSDB (2003)). Based on these data, the substance was classified into Category 2. | |
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) | 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 ... |
In a epidemiologic test for exposed underground miners, the workers complained of upper respiratory tract symptoms and had significant declines of forced expiratory volume (HSDB (2003)). Additionally, there is a report that the substance can have an irritant effect on respiratory airways (ICSC (2004)). Based on the data, 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 | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available. |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol. |
* 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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Model Label by MHLW |
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Model SDS by MHLW |
MHLW Website (in Japanese Only) |