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GHS Classification Results by the Japanese Government

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	12062-24-7
Chemical Name	Copper hexafluorosilicate
Substance ID	R01-B-118
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)	MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)
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.
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	*	- -	-	-	No data available.
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	*	- -	-	-	No data available.
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	*	- -	-	-	It contains a metal (Cu) and a metalloid (Si), but it was classified as "Not classified" because it is estimated that it does not react vigorously with water from data that it is soluble in water (Japan's Tariff Schedule (2019)).
13	Oxidizing liquids	*	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition). It was classified as "Not classified (Not applicable)."
14	Oxidizing solids	*	- -	-	-	It is an inorganic compound containing halogen (F) (but not oxygen). However, the classification is not possible due to no data.
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.
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Category 1	Danger	H314	P301+P330+P331 P303+P361+P353 P305+P351+P338 P304+P340 P260 P264 P280 P310 P321 P363 P405 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] It was classified in Category 1 based on (1). The category was changed because new data was confirmed. [Evidence Data] (1) Fluorides are corrosive to the mucous membranes and skin (ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 1	Danger	H318	P305+P351+P338 P280 P310	[Rationale for the Classification] It was classified in Category 1 based on (1). The category was changed because new data was confirmed. [Evidence Data] (1) Fluorides are corrosive to the mucous membranes and skin (ACGIH (7th, 2001)).
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 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)	Warning	H335	P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 P405 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Although there are no data on this substance itself, there are data that fluorides (1) and copper compounds (2) and (3) cause respiratory tract irritation. Therefore, it was classified in Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation). [Evidence Data] (1) There is a description that fluorides cause irritation of the respiratory tract (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). (2) There is a description that inhalation of dusts and mists of copper salts can result in irritation of nasal mucous membranes, sometimes of the pharynx (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). (3) There is a description that as general characteristics of copper compounds, copper can be a gastric irritant when ingested, and inhalation of copper as dusts or mists is likely to be irritating to the respiratory system (EPA Pesticide (2009)).
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Category 1 (bone)	Danger	H372	P260 P264 P270 P314 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Although there are no data on this substance itself, it was classified in Category 1 (bone) based on (1). [Evidence Data] (1) There are reports of bone changes due to fluorosis by occupational exposure to inorganic fluorides (ACGIH (7th, 2001)). [Reference Data, etc.] (2) There are no reports on the effects of this substance on the teeth. However, there is clear evidence that the intake of excess levels of fluorides primarily produces effects on skeletal tissues (bones and teeth). Dental fluorosis, unlike skeletal, occurs only during the period of tooth development, usually from birth to approximately 6–8 years of age (IPCS 227 (2002)). Additionally, concentrations above the WHO drinking water guideline value of 1.5 mg/L carry an increasing risk of dental fluorosis and progressively higher concentrations lead to increasing risks of skeletal fluorosis (WHO (2011) Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 4th ed.). Therefore, this substance may also affect the teeth of children.
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)	Category 1	Warning	H400	P273 P391 P501	It was classified in Category 1 from 96-hour LC50 = 0.18 mg/L for fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (U.S.EPA OPP Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database, 2020).
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Category 1	Warning	H410	P273 P391 P501	Reliable chronic toxicity data were not obtained. Although the dynamics of the inorganic compound in the environment are unknown, it was classified in Category 1 because it was classified in Category 1 in acute toxicity.
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.
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