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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	61788-33-8
Chemical Name	Polychlorinated terphenyls
Substance ID	m-nite-61788-33-8_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)	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)

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)	- -	-	-	Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "liquid" or "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "liquid" or "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Classified as "liquid" or "solid" according to GHS definition	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
6	Flammable liquids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. However, PCBs whose physicochemical properties are very similar to those of PCTs have the flash points of 170-380degC (EHC 140 (1993)), and therefore the flash points of PCTs may exceed 93degC, which is "Not classified."	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
7	Flammable solids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	PTCs had previously been used as fire-retardants (EHC 140 (1993)). Classified into Class 9 (UN#3151 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (liquid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#2315, liquid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (liquid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)), UN#3152 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (solid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#3432, solid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (solid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)) (UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified	- -	-	-	Considered non-pyrophoric when in contact with air at ordinary temperatures since the substance had previously been used as a fire-retardant (EHC 140 (1993). Classified into Class 9 (UN#3151 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (liquid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#2315, liquid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (liquid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)) (UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	Considered non-pyrophoric when in contact with air at ordinary temperatures since the substance had previously been used as a fire-retardant (EHC 140 (1993). Classified into Class 9 (UN#3152 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (solid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#3432, solid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (solid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)) (UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Test methods applicable to liquid or solid substances with melting point of <=140degC are not available (test temperature: 140degC), whereas those with melting point of >140degC cannot be classified due to lack of data. Classified into Class 9 (UN#3151 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (liquid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#2315, liquid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (liquid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)), UN#3152 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (solid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#3432, solid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (solid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)) by the UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, which is "Not classified."	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Containing no metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At)	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing chlorine (but not oxygen and fluorine), with the chlorine bound to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements)	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
14	Oxidizing solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing chlorine (but not oxygen and fluorine), with the chlorine bound to carbon and hydrogen (but not to other elements)	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing no "-O-O-" structure	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
16	Corrosive to metals	Not classified	- -	-	-	Classified into Class 9 (UN#3151 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (liquid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#2315, liquid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (liquid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)), UN#3152 (Polyhalogenated Biphenyls (solid; excluding polychlorinated biphenyls (UN#3432, solid); those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list), or Polyhalogenated Terphenyls (solid; those with concentrations of not more than 50mg/kg are not included in the Dangerous Goods list)) (UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
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)	-	- Warning	-	-	Based on the mouse LD50 (oral route) value of 2,100mg/kg (RTECS (2006)).	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Due to the fact that the substance is a liquid or 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	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
6	Carcinogenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
7	Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Insufficient data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Category 2 (skin, liver)	Warning	H373	P260 P314 P501	Based on the evidence from animal studies including "loss of hair on the head, neck and back, facial swelling, swelling of eyelids and lips, and hepatocellular hypertrophy" (MOE Risk Assessment Vol. 4 (2005)). The effects on experimental animals were observed at dosing levels within the guidance value ranges for Category 2. Note: Since the study on which assessment of the liver effects is based used the test material containing 5% PCB (ID 0199 (published): classified as Category 1 (skin, liver)) as a contaminant, the effects observed might potentially be attributable to PCB.	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）

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	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available	FY2006	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	-	- -	-	-	-	-	-

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.
Users can cite or copy this classification result when preparing a GHS label or SDS. Please be aware, however, that the responsibility for a label or SDS prepared by citing or copying this classification result lies with users.
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