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

Japanese



GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Item Information
CAS RN 140-57-8
Chemical Name Aramite
Substance ID m-nite-140-57-8_v1
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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)
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- - There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
2 Flammable gases Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
3 Aerosols Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Not aerosol products. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4 Oxidizing gases Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
5 Gases under pressure Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6 Flammable liquids Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
7 Flammable solids Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
8 Self-reactive substances and mixtures Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
9 Pyrophoric liquids Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
10 Pyrophoric solids Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At). FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
13 Oxidizing liquids Classification not possible
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- - It is an organic compound containing chlorine and oxygen (but not fluorine) with this oxygen being chemically bonded to sulfur. Since no test results based on standardized testing methods are available, classification is not possible. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
14 Oxidizing solids Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
15 Organic peroxides Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
16 Corrosive to metals Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
17 Desensitized explosives -
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- - - - -

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) -
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Warning
- - Since its rat LD50 = 3900 mg/kg (HSDB, 2003), the substance was classified into Category 5. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) Not classified (Not applicable)
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- - Liquid (GHS definition) FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 3
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Warning
- - According to HSDB (2003), undiluted aramite and its concentrated solution are irritating to the skin of experimental animals. Thus, the substance was classified into Category 3. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B
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Warning
H320 P305+P351+P338
P337+P313
P264 		According to HSDB (2003), undiluted aramite and its concentrated solution are irritating to the conjunctivas of experimental animals. Thus, the substance was classified into Category 2B. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4 Respiratory sensitization Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4 Skin sensitization Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
5 Germ cell mutagenicity Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6 Carcinogenicity Category 2


Warning
H351 P308+P313
P201
P202
P280
P405
P501 		It is rated as "Group 2B" by the IARC (IARC Suppl. 7 (1987)) and "B2" by the EPA (EPA (2000)). Based on these ratings, the substance was classified into Category 2. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
7 Reproductive toxicity Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
8 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Classification not possible
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- - Oral administration of the substance in animal tests caused central nervous system depression and hemorrhagic syndrome involving the lung (HSDB, 2003). Since no other test results are available, the substance was classified into the "Classification not possible" category. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
9 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
10 Aspiration hazard Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）

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) Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) Classification not possible
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- - No data available. FY2007 GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
12 Hazardous to the ozone layer -
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- - - - -


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.
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  • Hazard statement and precautionary statement will show by hovering the mouse cursor over a code in the column of "Hazard statement" and "Precautionary statement," respectively. In the excel file, both the codes and statements are provided.
  • 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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