Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 7440-50-8 |
Chemical Name | Copper |
Substance ID | m-nite-7440-50-8_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. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Not aerosol products. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | There is a possibility of categorization for micronized copper, but there are no data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
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. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | There is a possibility of categorization for micronized copper, but there are no data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible |
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- | - | There is a possibility of categorization for micronized copper, but there are no data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified |
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- | - | It is estimated that copper does not emit hydrogen in contact with water because it has a lower ionization tendency than hydrogen. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Inorganic substances containing no oxygen or halogen atoms. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | It is an inorganic substance. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
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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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
- |
- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
- |
- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. Besides, it is described in PATTY (6th, 2012) that contact dermatitis associated with copper has been reported, but few cases of dermatitis caused by copper metal or its compounds occur in the industry. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Category 1A |
Warning |
H317 | P302+P352 P333+P313 P362+P364 P261 P272 P280 P321 P501 |
It was classified in Category 1A because the Japan Society for Occupational Health (JSOH) classified copper and its compounds as occupational skin sensitizers Group 2 (Recommendation of Occupational Exposure Limits (Japan Society For Occupational Health (JSOH), 2012)), and it applies to this substance (OEL Documentations (Sensitization classification) (Japan Society For Occupational Health (JSOH, May 26, 2010))). | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | It was classified as "Classification not possible" because the U.S. EPA classified it in I (IRIS (2005)). The category was revised according to the revised GHS classification guidance for the Japanese government. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 1 (digestive organ), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) |
Danger Warning |
H370 H335 |
P308+P311 P260 P264 P270 P321 P405 P501 P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 |
From the knowledge in humans in EHC (1998), ACGIH (7th, 2001), and ATSDR (2004), respiratory symptoms (respiratory tract irritation) are the main acute toxic signs in the inhalation route. As for oral exposure, it is described that digestive symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc.) were observed after the ingestion of drinking-water and others containing high copper concentrations, and there are numerous reports that nausea and vomiting mainly occurred. Other than these, it is reported in EHC that inhalation exposure caused hepatomegaly, but the air levels were very high, and it is described in ATSDR that liver lesions from acute copper poisoning are rare except for specific diseases (Wilson's disease, etc.). Therefore, the liver was not included in the target organs, and it was classified in Category 1 (digestive system), Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation). | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | It is reported in EHC (1998), DFGOT vol. 22 (2006) that repeated oral exposure to copper in humans caused digestive symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc.) and liver disorder (hepatic failure, cirrhosis). Because digestive symptoms are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, etc., they cannot be regarded as specific target organ toxicity. Furthermore, hepatic failure is reported in only one case, therefore it was judged impossible to generalize it. From the above, it was classified as "Classification not possible." | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible due to lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
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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- | - | Due to a lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Due to a lack of data. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible |
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- | - | This substance is not listed in the Annexes to the Montreal Protocol. | FY2013 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2013 revised edition (Ver. 1.0)) |
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