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Latest GHS Classification Results by the Japanese Government (edited by NITE)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	10022-68-1
Chemical Name	Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate
Substance ID	m-nite-10022-68-1_v1
Download of Excel format	Excel file

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Item	Information
Guidance used for the classification (External link)	To Guidance List
UN GHS document (External link)	To UN GHS document
FAQ（GHS classification results by the Japanese Government）	To FAQ
List of Information Sources (Excel file)	List of Information Sources
List of Definitions/Abbreviations	Definitions/Abbreviations
Sample Label by MHLW (External link)	To Workplace Safety Site (MHLW)
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link)	To Workplace Safety Site (MHLW)
OECD/eChemPortal (External link)	To OECD/eChemPortal (External link)

PHYSICAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification	Classification year (FY)	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government
1	Explosives	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data, though containing unsaturated bonds and a distorted ring structure.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
6	Flammable liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
7	Flammable solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data, though containing unsaturated bonds and a distorted ring structure.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
10	Pyrophoric solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified	- -	-	-	Stable to water (water solubility: 156g (Anhydride Equivalent)/100g (25degC), Lide (84th, 2003))	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
14	Oxidizing solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to the absence of data, though being inorganic compounds containing oxygen. Cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate is not listed in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, while inorganic nitrates (solid) (excluding those with specific product names) are classified into Division 5.1 (Oxidative Solid, UN#1477).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not organic compounds	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
17	Desensitized explosives	-	- -	-	-	-	-	-

HEALTH HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification	Classification year (FY)	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government
1	Acute toxicity (Oral)	Category 3	Danger	H301	P301+P310 P264 P270 P321 P330 P405 P501	Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) of 300mg/kg (RTECS (2004)).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Due to the fact that the substance is "solid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
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	Based on the description in the report on rabbit skin irritation tests (24-hour application) (RTECS (2004)): The substance causes severe skin irritation, though it is unknown whether they are reversible or not. The substance should be placed in Category 1A from the viewpoint of safety, if further subclassification is needed.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 1	Danger	H318	P305+P351+P338 P280 P310	In accordance with the technical guideline, given the fact that the substance is classified into Category 1 of skin corrosion/irritation.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Category 1B	Danger	H340	P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501	[Rationale for the Classification] Because in vivo data on this substance itself available for the classification were not obtained, information on the whole cadmium compounds (as cadmium ion, Cd2+) was used for evaluation. From (1), (2), positive reports in germ cells and somatic cells were obtained on water-soluble cadmium chloride. There is no information on water solubility of this substance, but because this substance is thought to be very soluble in water like the anhydrate, this substance was classified in Category 1B as the anhydrate was. The category was revised by considering knowledge on the whole cadmium compounds and water solubility of this substance. [Evidence Data] (1) It is reported that after administration of cadmium (mainly cadmium chloride), chromosomal aberrations in mouse spermatocytes and hamster oocytes and altered gene expression in mouse spermatid occurred (ATSDR (2012), IARC 58 (1993)). (2) It is reported that as the result of administrating cadmium chloride to mice, dose-dependent increases in the incidences of micronuclei, sister chromatid exchanges, and chromosomal aberrations were observed in the peripheral blood. Moreover, it is reported that increased single strand breaks in the DNA were observed in rats after administrating cadmium chloride (EU-RAR (2007), DFGOT Vol. 22 (2006), NICNAS IMAP (Accessed Dec. 2018)). [Reference Data, etc.] (3) It is reported that increases in the incidences of micronuclei and sister chromatid exchanges in peripheral lymphocytes were shown in workers occupationally exposed to cadmium (compound not specified) and that human lymphocytes from people inhabiting cadmium-polluted areas of China were found to have increased micronuclei rates and a higher frequency of chromosomal aberrations and severe aberration types. However, conflicting knowledge is also reported (ATSDR (2012)). (4) As for in vivo, a dominant lethal test by administrating cadmium (mainly cadmium chloride) was negative (ATSDR (2012), IARC 58 (1993), DFGOT Vol. 22 (2006)). (5) As for in vitro, it is reported that a bacterial reverse mutation test, a chromosomal aberration test and a sister chromatid exchange test in cultured mammalian cells (CHO) were positive (NICNAS IMAP (Accessed Jan. 2019)). (6) There is no information on water solubility of this substance, but that of the anhydrate is 1,560 g/L (HSDB (2012)). (7) The anhydrate of this substance was classified in Muta. 1B in EU CLP.	FY2018	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1))
6	Carcinogenicity	Category 1A	Danger	H350	P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501	Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category K (as cadmium and cadmium compounds) by NTP (2005), Group 1 (as cadmium and cadmium compounds) by IARC (1993) and Category 1 (as cadmium and cadmium compounds) by the Japan Society for Occupational Health.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
7	Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available And based on the human evidence including "acute toxicity following inhalation (chemical pneumonia, pulmonary edema) and ingestion (acute/severe nausea, vomiting, gastralgia)" (EHC 134 (1992)) (cadmium compounds).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available The chronic toxicity of cadmium compounds includes "renal failure, pulmonary emphysema" (EHC 134 (1992)), "hypercalcinuria, a decrease in blood phosphate levels, nephrolithiasis, osteoporosis, osteomalacia" (CaPSAR (1994)).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Hazard class		Classification	Pictogram Signal word	Hazard statement (code)	Precautionary statement (code)	Rationale for the classification	Classification year (FY)	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute)	Category 1	Warning	H400	P273 P391 P501	From 96-hour LC50 = 0.005 mg/L for crustacea (Hyalella azteca) (ECETOC TR91, 2003), it was classified in Category 1.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Category 1	Warning	H410	P273 P391 P501	Reliable chronic toxicity data were not obtained. From unknown environmental dynamics of an inorganic compound and acute toxicity Category 1, it was classified in Category 1.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))

NOTE:

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