GHS Classification Result

Chemical Name：2-Methoxyethyl acrylate
CAS：3121-61-7

Result：
ID: 22A4121
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 Category 4 - Warning H227: Combustible liquid P370+P378: In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... 		The flash point 82.2 degC (open-cup) was obtained (Sax (11th, 2004)) and it is estimated that the flash point measured by the closed-cup method fall within the range of > 60 degC and <= 93 degC. Therefore, the substance is classified into Category 4.
7 Flammable solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - It contains chemical groups (unsaturated bond) associated with self-reactive properties in the molecule. Since no test results are available, classification is not possible.
9 Pyrophoric liquids Not classified - - - - Since its autoignition temperature is 402 degC (Chemical Risk Information Platform (CHRIP) (Access on Oct. 2010) Original literature: Merck reagent catalogs), it is considered that the substance does not ignite at room temperature.
10 Pyrophoric solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible - - - - Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available.
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not applicable - - - - The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).
13 Oxidizing liquids Not applicable - - - - The substance is an organic compound containing oxygen (but not fluorine or chlorine) which is chemically bonded only to carbon or hydrogen.
14 Oxidizing solids Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
15 Organic peroxides Not applicable - - - - Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure.
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible - - - - No data 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 ... 		Based on the rat LD50 value of 405 mg/kg (RTECS (1999), original literature: National Technical Information Service. OTS0571699), the substance was classified into Category 4.
1 Acute toxicity （Dermal） Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data were available. As relevant information, the rabbit LD50 value of 253 mg/kg was reported (RTECS (1999)), which was the "List 3" information source designated in the GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government.
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） Not applicable - - - - Liquid (GHS definition)
1 Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） Classification not possible - - - - Insufficient data were available. As relevant information, the rat LC50 value of 500 ppm/4hrs (0.094 mg/L/4hrs) was reported (RTECS (1999)), which was the "List 3" information source designated in the GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government.
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. 		In the rabbit test (OECD TG404), 4-hour application of 0.5 mL of the substance caused necrosis of epithelium in 2 of 3 animals after 1 and 2 days after application, and individual average scores of erythema was 4 (necrosis of epithelium after 3 days), 4 (necrosis of epithelium after 3 days) and 3, and of edema was 4, 4 and 2.7 (ECETOC TR (1995)). However, reversibility was observed and only eschar remained during observation period after application (ECETOC TR (1995)). Therefore, the substance was classified as Category 2.
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A 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 rabbit test, instillation of 0.1 mL of test substance caused corneal opacity, iritis, conjunctival redness, edema, and discharge. Symptoms were almost reversible after 14 days and MMAS (Modified Maximum Average Score: equivalent to AOI) was 45.0 after 1 day of application (ECETOC TR 48 (2) (1998)). Based on the document, the substance was classified as Category 2A.
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 - - - - The classification was not possible due to lack of in vivo test data. As relevant information, as for in vitro study, negative results in the Ames test were reported (NTP DB (Access on Nov. 2010)).
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.
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.

Reference：
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