Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 1304-56-9 |
Chemical Name | Beryllium oxide |
Substance ID | m-nite-1304-56-9_v1 |
Download of Excel format | Excel file |
Item | Information |
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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) |
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 | |
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1 | Explosives | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not aerosol products | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not classified |
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- | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified |
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- | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified |
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- | - | Non-flammable (ICSC, 2004) | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified |
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- | - | Stable to water (insoluble (20degC), ICSC (2004)) | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data, though being inorganic compounds containing oxygen | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not organic compounds | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
17 | Desensitized explosives | - |
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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 | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | 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 |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 2 |
Warning |
H315 | P302+P352 P332+P313 P362+P364 P264 P280 P321 |
Based on the description in the report on epidemiological studies of human exposure (HSDB (2006)): "The substance burns the skin and eye." Also based on the evidence of "redness" (ICSC (2000)). The substance is thus considered irritating to the skin. |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 2A |
Warning |
H319 | P305+P351+P338 P337+P313 P264 P280 |
Based on the description in the report on epidemiological studies of human exposure (HSDB (2006)): "The substance burns the skin and eye." Also based on the evidence of "redness and pain" (ICSC (2000)). The substance is thus considered irritating to the eye. |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to the insufficiency of data (no data available on in vivo mutagenicity/genotoxicity tests) As for the reproductive mutagenicity of beryllium compounds, refer to "ID487, Beryllium Sulfate, CAS: 7787-56-6." |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
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 (Beryllium (CAS 7440-41-7) and Beryllium Compounds) by NTP (2005) and Category 1 (BERYLLIUM AND BERYLLIUM COMPOUNDS) by IARC (1993). |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 |
Warning |
H361 | P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501 |
Based on the evidence of fetal malformation or death, described in ATSDR (2002) and CICAD 32 (2001) (though no data are available on parental toxicity). | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (respiratory organs) |
Danger |
H370 | P308+P311 P260 P264 P270 P321 P405 P501 |
Based on the evidence from animal studies: "examinations revealed inflammation characterized by increased interstitial mononuclear cells and a thickening of the alveolar septa....indicates cellular damage to the type II cells or the alveolar epithelium." (ATSDR (2002)), "some granulomatous lesions were seen in the rat lung" (EHC 106 (1990)).The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 1. |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (respiratory organs, blood system) |
Danger |
H372 | P260 P264 P270 P314 P501 |
Based on the human evidence: "The five workers had abnormal chest x-rays, noncaseating granulomas, pulmonary fibrosis," "Five of these workers had consistently abnormal BeLPT results and were diagnosed with chronic beryllium disease based on the observation of granulomas." (ATSDR (2002)), "it became evident that the acute respiratory effects could be caused by inhalation of beryllium fluoride, sulfate, chloride, oxide, or hydroxide, and metallic dust" (EHC 106 (1990)), "diagnosed with chronic beryllium disease based on observation of granulomas in lung biopsy samples," "The CBD cases had the classic signs of CBD, including radiologically visible hilar adenopathy, noncaseating granuloma and pulmonary fibrosis in biopsy samples, and decreased carbon monoxide diffusing capacity (DLCO)" (IRIS (1998)). Also based on the evidence from animal studies: "vascular congestion, emphysema, and pneumonitis were observed (slight clinical symptoms included...macrocytic anemia," "inflammation and fibrosis of the lung" (ATSDR (2002)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 1. |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Category 2 |
Warning |
- | - | "Inhalation of dust or fume may cause chemical pneumonia" (ICSC (J) (2000)). According to the technical guideline, "metal dust of beryllium fluoride may produce chemical pneumonia following inhalation exposure etc. In the ICSC card, under the heading of 'important data,' it says 'inhalation of dust/fume may cause chemical pneumonia. |
FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
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 | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available | FY2006 | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | - |
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