GHS Classification Result
GENERAL INFORMATION
REFERENCE INFORMATION
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
NOTES:
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GENERAL INFORMATION
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 1304-85-4 |
| Chemical name | Bismuth subnitrate |
| Substance ID | 23A5141 |
| Fiscal year of classification conducted | FY2011 |
| Classifier(s) (Ministries) | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare （MHLW）, Ministry of the Environment （MOE） |
| New/Revised | New |
| Download in Excel format | Excel file |
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Guidance used for classification (External link) |
Physical Hazards & Health Hazards: GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
Environmental Hazards: UN GHS Document （4th revised edition） |
| Definitions / Abbreviations (Excel file) | Definitions / Abbreviations |
| Model Label by MHLW (External link) | MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
| Model SDS by MHLW (External link) | MHLW Website （in Japanese Only） |
| OECD/eChemPortal (External link) | eChemPortal |
| Hazard class | Classification |
Pictogram (Code: symbol) Signal word |
Code (Hazard statement) |
Code (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 | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | Not an aerosol product. |
| 4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 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 | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | It contains a semimetal (Bi), but it is conceivable that it does not react vigorously with water from data saying "practically insoluble in water." (HSDB (2003)) |
| 13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | The classification is not possible because an inorganic compound containing oxygen which is chemically bonded to N and Bi has no data. |
| 15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | It is an inorganic compound. |
| 16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No established test method suitable for solid substances. |
| Hazard class | Classification |
Pictogram (Code: symbol) Signal word |
Code (Hazard statement) |
Code (Precautionary statement) |
Rationale for the classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Oral） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Dermal） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Gases） | Not applicable | - | - | - | "Solids" according to GHS definition. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Vapours） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 1 | Acute toxicity （Inhalation: Dusts and mists） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 2 (central nervous system, blood) |  |
H371 |
P309+P311 P260 P264 P270 P405 P501 |
The central nervous system was adopted as a target organ from descriptions of a headache, dizziness, prostration, convulsions, coma, and respiratory paralysis as acute poisoning signs caused by oral, inhalation and dermal administration and so on (DHP (13th, 2002)). And the blood was adopted as a target organ because treatment for methemoglobinemia was referenced as a general treatment for acute poisoning addition to a drop in blood pressure, skin flush, and cyanosis (DHP (13th, 2002)). Because the data are from List 2, it was classified in Category 2 (central nervous system, blood). |
| 9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (central nervous system, blood) | |
H372 |
P260 P264 P270 P314 P501 |
From reported neuropsychiatric system disorders such as clonic cramp, stupor, confusion, and motor disorder as serious adverse effects by repeated oral administration of this substance which is a medical antidiarrheal (Ethical Pharmaceuticals (2010), corresponding to List 1) and a description of a possibility of nitrite poisoning (methemoglobinemia, a drop in blood pressure, skin flush) (Ethical Pharmaceuticals (2010)), it was classified in Category 1 (central nervous system, blood). Besides, findings in the chronic poisoning by repeated administration were mentioned as being similar to the acute poisoning (DHP (13th, 2002)). |
| 10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| Hazard class | Classification |
Pictogram (Code: symbol) Signal word |
Code (Hazard statement) |
Code (Precautionary statement) |
Rationale for the classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Acute） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment （Long-term） | Classification not possible | - | - | - | No data. |
| 12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible | - | - | - | This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol. |
NOTES:
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* Hazard statement or Precautionary statement will show when hovering the mouse over a code of Hazard statement or Precautionary statement. Hazard statement and Precautionary statement are also provided in the Excel file. * 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. |
Updated date:
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2016/11/30 Addition of Rationale for the classification |