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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	1071-83-6
Chemical Name	N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine; Glyphosate
Substance ID	m-nite-1071-83-6_v2
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)	MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link)	MHLW Website (in Japanese Only)
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	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
6	Flammable liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
7	Flammable solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
14	Oxidizing solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
17	Desensitized explosives	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))

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)	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 1	Danger	H318	P305+P351+P338 P280 P310	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
4	Skin sensitization	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
6	Carcinogenicity	Category 2	Warning	H351	P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
7	Reproductive toxicity	Category 2	Warning	H361	P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Not classified	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))

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 3	- -	H402	P273 P501	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Category 3	- -	H412	P273 P501	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In preparation. Check the Japanese version.	FY2022	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.1))

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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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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