Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 144-62-7 |
Chemical Name | Oxalic acid |
Substance ID | m-nite-144-62-7_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) | 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) |
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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- | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not aerosol products. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | It is written that it is combustible (ICSC(J) (2004)), but the classification is not possible due to no data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
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. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
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). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition). | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | The substance is an organic compound containing oxygen (but not fluorine or chlorine) which is chemically bonded only to carbon or hydrogen. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
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) | Category 4 |
Warning |
H302 | P301+P312 P264 P270 P330 P501 |
There are 3 reports of LD50 values for rats: 475 mg/kg (males), 375 mg/kg (females) (PATTY (6th, 2012), ACGIH (7th, 2015)) and 7,500 mg/kg (PATTY (6th, 2012), EPA RED (1992)). Since two cases correspond to Category 4 and one case corresponds to "Not classified," this substance was classified in Category 4, which has the largest number of cases. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Not classified |
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- | - | Based on an LD50 value of 20,000 mg/kg (not lethal) for rabbits (PATTY (6th, 2012)), this substance was classified as "Not classified." | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Category 2 |
Warning |
H315 | P302+P352 P332+P313 P362+P364 P264 P280 P321 |
In a test using rabbits given 500 mg of this substance by applying to the skin, mild irritation was observed (ACGIH (2015)). Also, this substance was irritating to the skin in humans (ACGIH (2001), PATTY (6th, 2012)). Therefore, this substance was classified in Category 2. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
Danger |
H318 | P305+P351+P338 P280 P310 |
In an eye irritation test applying 100 mg of this substance to the rabbit eyes, severe irritation was observed (PATTY (6th, 2012)). Also, eye irritation and corrosion in humans are reported (PATTY (6th, 2012)). Therefore, this substance was classified in Category 1. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. There are no in vivo data. As for in vitro data, the bacterial reverse mutation test was negative (PATTY (6th, 2012), NTP DB (Access on June 2016)). |
FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 |
Warning |
H361 | P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501 |
In an 18-week continuous breeding study using mice administered by the oral route (in drinking water), it is reported that, at the high dose of 2,000 ppm (approx. 275 mg/kg/day) group, an increase in kidney weight and in abnormal sperm count was observed in F1 parent animals, and a decrease in the number of live fetuses and live female pups was observed in F2 animals (ACGIH (7th, 2015), PATTY (6th, 2012)). Therefore, this substance was classified in Category 2. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (nervous system), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) |
Danger Warning |
H370 H335 |
P308+P311 P260 P264 P270 P321 P405 P501 P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 |
This substance binds to calcium in the blood, leading to hypocalcemia, affecting the nervous system (ACGIH (7th, 2015)). In humans, signs and symptoms including burning pain in the throat and stomach; esophageal erosion; nausea; vomiting; severe hypotension; weak and irregular pulse; headaches; weakness; convulsions; coma; and death by accidental or intentional ingestion of this substance are reported (ACGIH (7th, 2001, 2015), PATTY (6th, 2012)). Also, it is described that irritation of the respiratory tract and ulceration of mucous membranes are produced by inhalation of this substance (HSDB (Access on June 2016)). From the above, this substance was classified in Category 1 (nervous system) and Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation). In the previous classification, this substance was classified in Category 2 (respiratory organs) based on a description that respiratory tract corrosion and pulmonary oedemas by inhalation of this substance were pointed out in humans (ICSC(J) (1996)). However, ICSC is listed as List 3 in the current GHS classification guidance for the Japanese Government, therefore, the classification was revised. |
FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (urinary system) |
Danger |
H372 | P260 P264 P270 P314 P501 |
As for humans, in Norwegian railroad workers (393, male) who responded in questionnaires regarding the prevalence of urinary stones, the reports of urinary stone colic increased depending on the categorization of exposure concentrations (ACGIH (7th, 2015), PATTY (6th, 2012)). There is no information on experimental animals. Therefore, this substance was classified in Category 1 (urinary system). |
FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
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) | Category 3 |
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H402 | P273 P501 |
From 48-hour EC50 = 15 mg/L for crustacea (Daphnia magna) (Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)), it was classified in Category 3. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Category 3 |
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H412 | P273 P501 |
If chronic toxicity data are used, then it is classified as "Not classified" due to being not rapidly degradable (a degradation rate by BOD: 37 % (Biodegradation and Bioconcentration Results of Existing Chemical Substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law, 1993)), 72-hour NOEC (r) = 9.4 mg/L for algae (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata), and 21-day NOEC (reproduction) = 9.3 mg/L for crustacea (Daphnia magna) (both Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)). If acute toxicity data are used for a trophic level for which chronic toxicity data are not obtained, then it is classified in Category 3 due to being not rapidly degradable (a degradation rate by BOD: 37 % (Biodegradation and Bioconcentration Results of Existing Chemical Substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law, 1993)), and 96-hour LC50 = 27 mg/L for fish (Oryzias latipes) (Results of Aquatic Toxicity Tests of Chemicals conducted by Environment Agency in Japan (Environment Agency, 1998)). It was classified in Category 3 by drawing a comparison between the above results. |
FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2016 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.1)) |
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