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GHS Classification Results by the Japanese Government

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	12604-58-9
Chemical Name	Ferrovanadium
Substance ID	R01-B-068
Classification year (FY)	FY2019
Ministry who conducted the classification	Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)/Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
New/Revised	Revised
Classification result in other fiscal year	FY2006
Download of Excel format	Excel file

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Item	Information
Guidance used for the classification (External link)	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1))
UN GHS document (External link)	UN GHS document
Definitions/Abbreviations (Excel file)	Definitions/Abbreviations
Model Label by MHLW (External link)
Model SDS by MHLW (External link)	MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)
OECD/eChemPortal (External link)	eChemPortal

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
1	Explosives	*	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
2	Flammable gases	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
3	Aerosols	*	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
4	Oxidizing gases	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
5	Gases under pressure	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
6	Flammable liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
7	Flammable solids	*	- -	-	-	No data available. Besides, there is information that it is non-combustible as a solid alloy, but the dust may be an explosion hazard (ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	*	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
9	Pyrophoric liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
10	Pyrophoric solids	*	- -	-	-	It was classified as "Not classified" because it is estimated that it does not ignite at normal temperatures from an autoignition temperature of 440 deg C (cloud, ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	*	- -	-	-	No data available.
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	*	- -	-	-	It contains metals (Fe and V), but the classification is not possible due to no data.
13	Oxidizing liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
14	Oxidizing solids	*	- -	-	-	Inorganic compound containing no oxygen or halogen. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
15	Organic peroxides	*	- -	-	-	Inorganic compound. It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
16	Corrosive to metals	*	- -	-	-	Classification is not possible because test methods applicable to solid substances are not available.
17	Desensitized explosives	*	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule. It was classified as "Not classified."

HEALTH HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
1	Acute toxicity (Oral)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. [Reference Data, etc.] (1) No acute intoxication occurred in animals (species unknown) exposed to the dust of this substance at up to 10,000 mg/m3 (10 mg/L) (ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Category 2	Warning	H315	P302+P352 P332+P313 P362+P364 P264 P280 P321	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified in Category 2. [Evidence Data] (1) In "Disease designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare due to work involving exposure to simple chemical substances or compounds (including alloys) designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare" (Ministry of Labor Notification No. 33, 1996), the diseases designated by the Minister of Labour (currently the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) for vanadium and its compounds are described as skin disorders, anterior eye disorders or respiratory tract/pulmonary disorders.
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 2	Warning	H319	P305+P351+P338 P337+P313 P264 P280	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified in Category 2. [Evidence Data] (1) There is a report that workers exposed to the dust of this substance (concentration unspecified) developed slight irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). (2) In "Disease designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare due to work involving exposure to simple chemical substances or compounds (including alloys) designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare" (Ministry of Labor Notification No. 33, 1996), the diseases designated by the Minister of Labour (currently the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) for vanadium and its compounds are described as skin disorders, anterior eye disorders or respiratory tract/pulmonary disorders.
4	Respiratory sensitization	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
4	Skin sensitization	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
6	Carcinogenicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
7	Reproductive toxicity	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Category 1 (respiratory organs)	Danger	H370	P308+P311 P260 P264 P270 P321 P405 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified in Category 1 (respiratory organs). The classification was changed from the previous classification since this information was added. [Evidence Data] (1) There is a report that workers exposed to the dust of this substance (concentration unspecified) developed slight irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). (2) In "Disease designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare due to work involving exposure to simple chemical substances or compounds (including alloys) designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare" (Ministry of Labor Notification No. 33, 1996), the diseases designated by the Minister of Labour (currently the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) for vanadium and its compounds are described as skin disorders, anterior eye disorders or respiratory tract/pulmonary disorders.
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Category 1 (respiratory organs)	Danger	H372	P260 P264 P270 P314 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1)-(3), it was classified in Category 1 (respiratory organs). The classification result was changed from the previous classification by the review using the information of new information sources. [Evidence Data] (1) The chronic forms of the occupational disease result from repeated inhalation of dust containing vanadium over a prolonged period of time. Bronchitis develops from the irritation of the upper respiratory tract which may turn into a chronic form. In particularly severe cases, bronchopneumonia with fever and obstructive diseases of the airways with conditions similar to those of bronchial asthma are observed (DFGOT vol.25 (2009)). (2) Exposure of rats for 2 months at 40-80 mg/m3 of the dust of this substance (details on the frequency of exposure etc. were not given) caused bronchitis, interstitial sclerosis, and perivascular edema (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). (3) In "Disease designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare due to work involving exposure to simple chemical substances or compounds (including alloys) designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare" (Ministry of Labor Notification No. 33, 1996), the diseases designated by the Minister of Labour (currently the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare) for vanadium and its compounds are described as skin disorders, anterior eye disorders or respiratory tract/pulmonary disorders.
10	Aspiration hazard	*	- -	-	-	[Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.

NOTE:

GHS Classification Result by the Japanese Government is intended to provide a reference for preparing a GHS label or SDS for users. To include the same classification result in a label or SDS for Japan is NOT mandatory.
Users can cite or copy this classification result when preparing a GHS label or SDS. Please be aware, however, that the responsibility for a label or SDS prepared by citing or copying this classification result lies with users.
This GHS classification was conducted based on the information sources and the guidance for classification and judgement which are described in the GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government etc. Using other literature, test results etc. as evidence and including different content from this classification result in a label or SDS are allowed.
Hazard statement and precautionary statement will show by hovering the mouse cursor over a code in the column of "Hazard statement" and "Precautionary statement," respectively. In the excel file, both the codes and statements are provided.
A blank or "-" in the column of "Classification" denotes that a classification for the hazard class was not conducted in the year.
An asterisk “*” in the column of “Classification” denotes that “Not classified (or No applicable)” and/or “Classification not possible” is applicable. Details are described in the column of “Rationale for the classification”. If no English translation is available for “Rationale for the classification,” please refer to the Japanese version of the results.

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