Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 55-56-1 |
Chemical Name | Chlorhexidine |
Substance ID | m-nite-55-56-1_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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- | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecules. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not aerosol products. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
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. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid (melting point <= 140 degC) substances are not available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
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). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | The substance contains chlorine which is chemically bonded only to carbon. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
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) | Not classified |
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- | - | Based on a LD50 value of 5000 mg/kg bw for rats (HSDB (2004)), the substance was classified into "Not classified" in JIS Classification (correspond to Category 5 in GHS classification). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Not classified |
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- | - | Based on a result of "not irritating" in a rabbit test (OECD TG404) (IUCLID (2000)), the substance was classified as "Not classified". | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Category 1 |
Danger |
H318 | P305+P351+P338 P280 P310 |
Based on a report that all 3 rabbits showed corneal opacities (score: 2 or more), iritis (score: 1 or more) and chemosis (score: 2 or more) at 24-hour after application of 100 mg to the eyes, that the effects were not reversible until 48-hour after application, and the MMAS (correspond to AOI) was calculated to be 82.3 (ECETOC TR48 (1998)), the substance was classified into Category 1. As relevant information, there is a result of "highly irritating" in another rabbit test (OECD TG405) (IUCLID (2000)). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Category 1 |
Danger |
H334 | P304+P340 P342+P311 P261 P284 P501 |
There is a report that occupational asthma in two health care workers, as a result of exposure to this substance and alcohol aerosols (HSDB (2004)). The first case involved a 54-year-old nursing auxiliary who experienced frequent attacks of cough and wheezing within minutes after using an aerosol containing this substance, and in a challenge test with this substance, her forced expiratory volume in 1 second fell, accompanied by chest tightness and cough. The second case involved a 43-year-old midwife with a 6 month history of chest tightness after exposure to this substance and alcohol aerosol. A bronchial provocation test showed a fall in forced expiratory volume in 1 second. Neither woman had a history of asthma and no increased airways responsiveness to histamine was demonstrated in either case. The use of this product was stopped, and both nurses remain free of symptoms. It is concluded that the diagnosis of occupational asthma was confirmed (HSDB (2004)). Additionally, there are reports that following intermittent or repetitive use of chlorhexidine, asthma and anaphylactic shock occur as instant responses (FROCH, TEXTBOOK OF CONTACT DERMATITIS). The substance was classified into Category 1. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Category 1 |
Warning |
H317 | P302+P352 P333+P313 P362+P364 P261 P272 P280 P321 P501 |
Eczema patients were tested with chlorhexidine-gluconate and chlorhexidine-acetate by patch test and positive reactions were found in 52 (5.4%) of the 1063 subjects. Of these subjects, 29 patients were still found to have positive reactions in retest and a use test resulted in all of them developing dermatitis (HSDB (2004)). Additionally, there is a report that after intermittent or repetitive use of chlorhexidine, contact dermatitis, photosensitivity reaction and eczema can occur, and contact urticaria and anaphylactic shock may occur as instant responses (FROCH, TEXTBOOK OF CONTACT DERMATITIS). Additionally, there are reports of "shock symptoms" in information on adverse reaction and "hypersensitivity (such as skin rash)" in other adverse effects (JAPIC prescription drug database (access on Feb. 2010)). Based on these information, the substance was classified into Category 1. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. In a drug package insert for a topical disinfectant containing the substance, it was reported that direct application to the auditory nerve and central nerve may cause hearing impairment and neurological disorder. Additionally, application of chlorhexidine preparation to the mucous membrane of the vagina, urinary bladder and oral cavity can cause shock symptoms (initial symptoms: nausea, discomfort, cold sweat, dizziness, chest discomfort, dyspnea and flare) (e-Phama (access on Feb. 2010)). Anaphylactic shock can occur as instant responses (FROCH, TEXTBOOK OF CONTACT DERMATITIS). However, the effects on central nerve can be caused by unconventional exposure routes and the shock symptoms may not be acute effects. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
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 1 |
Warning |
H400 | P273 P391 P501 |
Classified into Category 1 from its 96h-LC50 = 0.0013 mg/L for fish (Rainbow trout) (HSDB, 2004). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Category 1 |
Warning |
H410 | P273 P391 P501 |
Classified into Category 1 since its acute toxicity is Category 1 and it is not rapidly degradable (BIOWIN). | FY2009 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (March, 2009) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | - |
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