GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name:Vanadium(IV) chloride
CAS:7632-51-1

Result:
ID: 22A4011
Classifier: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
Year Classified: FY2010
Reference Manual: GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010)

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 molecule.
2 Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
3 Aerosols Not applicable - - - - Not aerosol products.
4 Oxidizing gases Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
5 Gases under pressure Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
6 Flammable liquids Not classified - - - - Not combustible (Hommel (1996))
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
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 classified - - - - Not combustible (Hommel (1996))
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Not classified - - - - Not combustible (Hommel (1996))
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified - - - - It is reported that it contains a metal (V), which strongly reacts in contact with water. After the reaction, Vanadium (III) chloride, vanadium chloride oxide and hydrogen chloride (gas) or the aqueous solution(hydrochloric acid) are generated (Hommel (1996), NFPA 13th (2006)). This substance is classified as "Not classified" because the reaction product does not contain combustible gas.
13 Oxidizing liquids Classification not possible - - - - The substance is inorganic compound containing halogen atoms (Cl), which is chemically bonded to the elements other than carbon or hydrogen. Since no data of its oxidizing property are available, classification is not possible.
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Inorganic compound
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 3 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 the rat LD50 value of 160 mg/kg (HSDB (2006)), the substance was classified into Category 3.
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible - - - - No data available.
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not applicable - - - - Liquid (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 Classification not possible - - - - No data were available. As relevant information, when the substance contacts with water, intense reaction occurs, and vanadium (III) chloride, vanadium chloride oxide and hydrogen chloride (gas) or its aqueous solution (hydrochloric acid) are generated (Hommel (1996), NFPA 13th (2006)). Thus, the substance might have strong irritation for skin.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Classification not possible - - - - No data were available. As relevant information, when the substance contacts with water, intense reaction occurs, and vanadium (III) chloride, vanadium chloride oxide and hydrogen chloride (gas) or its aqueous solution (hydrochloric acid) are generated (Hommel (1996), NFPA 13th(2006)). Thus, the substance might have strong irritation for eyes.
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 were available. As relevant information, when the substance contacts with water, intense reaction occurs, and vanadium (III) chloride, vanadium chloride oxide and hydrogen chloride (gas) or its aqueous solution (hydrochloric acid) are generated (Hommel (1996), NFPA 13th(2006)). Thus, the substance might have strong irritation for respiratory tract.
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.
12 Hazardous to the ozone layer Classification not possible - - - - This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol.


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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