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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	110-62-3
Chemical Name	1-Pentanal (n-Valeraldehyde)
Substance ID	m-nite-110-62-3_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	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
6	Flammable liquids	Category 2	Danger	H225	P303+P361+P353 P370+P378 P403+P235 P210 P233 P240 P241 P242 P243 P280 P501	It was classified in Category 2 based on a flash point of 6 deg C (closed cup) and a boiling point of 103 deg C (GESTIS (Access on September 2014)). Besides, it is classified in Class 3, PG II (UN2058) in UNRTDG.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
7	Flammable solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified	- -	-	-	It is estimated that it does not ignite at normal temperatures from an autoignition temperature of 222 deg C (ICSC (2002)).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Test methods applicable to liquid substances are not available.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	The substance is an organic compound containing oxygen (but not fluorine or chlorine) which is chemically bonded only to carbon or hydrogen.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
14	Oxidizing solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
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)	Not classified	- -	-	-	Based on reports of LD50 values of 3,000-6,400 mg/kg (JECFA FAS 40 (1998)) and 4,590 mg/kg (PATTY (6th, 2012), Environmental Risk Assessment for Chemical Substances Vol.8, Tentative Hazard Assessment Sheet (Ministry of the Environment, 2010), SIDS (2006), ACGIH (7th, 2001)) for rats, it was classified as "Not classified" (Category 5 in UN GHS classification).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Not classified	- -	-	-	Based on a report of an LD50 value of 4,860 mg/kg for rabbits (PATTY (6th, 2012), SIDS (2006), ACGIH (7th, 2001)), it was classified as "Not classified" (Category 5 in UN GHS classification).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (GHS definition)	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	Category 4	Warning	H332	P304+P340 P261 P271 P312	Based on a report that in a 4-hour exposure test with rats, 3/6 animals died at 4,000 ppm (PATTY (6th, 2012), SIDS (2006), ACGIH (7th, 2001)), and on a report of an LC50 value (4 hours) of 4,000 ppm for rats (Environmental Risk Assessment for Chemical Substances Vol.8, Tentative Hazard Assessment Sheet (Ministry of the Environment, 2010)), it was classified in Category 4. Besides, since the toxic values were lower than 90% of the saturated vapour concentration (33,564 ppm), the reference value in units of ppm was applied as a vapour without a mist.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
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	Since there is a report that necrosis was observed when 0.5 mL of the undiluted liquid of this substance was applied to guinea pigs (SIDS (2006)), it was concluded in the SIDS that it was corrosive. In addition, there is a report that it was severely irritating to the skin of guinea pigs (ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (6th, 2012)). From the above, since there is the report of corrosion, it was classified in Category 1. By adding the information in SIDS (2006), the category was changed.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 1	Danger	H318	P305+P351+P338 P280 P310	There is a report that severe corneal necrosis was observed when 0.02 mL of the undiluted liquid of this substance was applied to the eyes of rabbits (SIDS (2006)). Additionally, there is a report that it was severely irritating to the eyes of rabbits (ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (6th, 2012)). Moreover, this substance was classified in Category 1 in the hazard class for Skin corrosion/irritation. From the above results, it was classified in Category 1.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	There were no in vivo data on this substance. As for in vitro, it was negative in bacterial reverse mutation tests and a sister chromatid exchange test with human lymphocytes, and it was positive in a mammalian cell gene mutation test (SIDS (2006), NTP DB (Access on October 2014)). From the above, it was classified as "Classification not possible." Besides, a micronucleus test with mice for valeric acid, a metabolite of this substance was negative (SIDS (2006)).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
6	Carcinogenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
7	Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects)	Warning	H335 H336	P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 P405 P501	This substance is irritating to the respiratory tract (Environmental Risk Assessment for Chemical Substances Vol.8, Tentative Hazard Assessment Sheet (Ministry of the Environment, 2010), SIDS (2006), ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (6th, 2012)). In humans, it was reported that nausea, vomiting and diarrhea were observed by oral ingestion, and coughing and sore throat were observed by inhalation (Environmental Risk Assessment for Chemical Substances Vol.8, Tentative Hazard Assessment Sheet (Ministry of the Environment, 2010), ACGIH (7th, 2001), HSDB (Access on September 2014)). As for experimental animals, narcotic effects were observed in rats by inhalation or oral exposure, and respiratory tract irritation and decreased respiratory rate were observed in mice by the inhalation exposure (SIDS (2006), ACGIH (7th, 2001), PATTY (6th, 2012)). From the above, it was classified in Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, narcotic effects).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	In a test in which this substance was administered by gavage to rats for 90 days, no hazardous effects were observed except that diffuse hyperplasia in the squamous epithelium of the forestomach was observed at or above 100 mg/kg/day (male: upper limit of Category 2), or at or above 300 mg/kg/day (female) (Evaluation of effect for the food safety (Cabinet Office, Food Safety Commission, 2008), Environmental Risk Assessment for Chemical Substances Vol.8, Tentative Hazard Assessment Sheet (Ministry of the Environment, 2010)). Therefore, although it corresponded to "Not classified" through the oral route, there were no hazardous data through the other routes, therefore, it was classified as "Classification not possible" due to lack of data. Besides, it was concluded that there is no problem with safety if this substance will be used as a fragrance in foods (Evaluation of effect for the food safety (Food Safety Commission, 2008), JECFA FAS40 (1997)).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))

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	It was classified in Category 3 from 96-hour LC50 = 13 mg/L for fish (Oryzias latipes) (Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)).	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Not classified	- -	-	-	If chronic toxicity data are used, then it is classified as "Not classified" from 21-day NOEC = 2.5 mg/L for crustacea (Daphnia magna) (Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)) although it is rapidly degradable (a 28-day degradation rate by BOD in a test according to OECD TG 301D: 64.1% (SIDS, 2005)). If acute toxicity data are used for a trophic level for which chronic toxicity data are not obtained, then it is classified as "Not classified" due to rapid degradability (a 28-day degradation rate by BOD in a test according to OECD TG 301D: 64.1% (SIDS, 2005)), and a low bioaccumulation estimate (Log Pow = 1.31, PHYSPROP Database, 2009) despite 96-hour LC50 = 13 mg/L for fish (Oryzias latipes) (Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)). From the above results, it was classified as "Not classified."	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 the Annexes to the Montreal Protocol.	FY2014	GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0))

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