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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	7601-54-9
Chemical Name	Trisodium phosphate
Substance ID	m-nite-7601-54-9_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)	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
6	Flammable liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
7	Flammable solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	Non flammable (IUCLID (2000))	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	This substance contains P-O group associated with self-reactive properties, but no data is available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	Not pyrophoric (IUCLID (2000))	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Not classified	- -	-	-	Non flammable (IUCLID (2000))	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified	- -	-	-	Although it contains a metal (Na), its water solubility is 80 g/L (IUCLID (2000)) and it is considered stable in contact with water. The substance was classified as "Not classified".	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
14	Oxidizing solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	No oxidizing properties (IUCLID (2000))	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Inorganic compound	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. It is reported that it may corrode steel and brass in wet state (HSDB (2009)).	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
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)	Not classified	- -	-	-	Based on the rat LD50 value of > 2000 mg/kg (OECD TG 401) (IUCLID (2000)), the substance was classified as "Not classified" in the JIS classification (corresponding to Category 5 or "Not classified" in the UN-GHS classification). Although other rat LD50 value of 4.8 mg/kg was documented (IUCLID (2000)), priority was given to the OECD Guideline-complied test data for the classification.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	The rabbit LD50 value of >= 2 mg/kg was documented (IUCLID (2000)). Since the category could not be specified from only this datum, the classification was not possible.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid (GHS definition)	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	The rat LC50 value of >= 2.16 mg/L (converted value as that of 4-hour exposure: 0.54 mg/L) was documented (IUCLID (2000)). However, because the class could not be specified from only this datum, the classification was not possible. Since the LC50 values (2.16 mg/L) was higher than the saturated vapor pressure concentration (1.82E-07 mg/L), the criterion values for dust/mist were adopted.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Category 1	Danger	H314	P301+P330+P331 P303+P361+P353 P305+P351+P338 P304+P340 P260 P264 P280 P310 P321 P363 P405 P501	In addition to the description that aqueous solution of the substance is highly alkaline and may produce caustic burn (HSDB (2009)), it is reported that pH of 0.1% - 1% of solution is 11.5 - 11.9 (Merck, 14th (2006)). Based on the information, the substance was classified as Category 1.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Category 1	Danger	H318	P305+P351+P338 P280 P310	In addition to the description that aqueous solution of the substance is highly alkaline and may produce caustic burn (HSDB (2009)), it is reported that pH of 0.1% - 1% of solution is 11.5 - 11.9 (Merck, 14th (2006)). Based on the information, the substance was classified as Category 1.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
6	Carcinogenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data were available. The evidence of carcinogenicity was not obtained in the 2-year oral toxicity study in mice to which chlorinated trisodium phosphate containing this substance and sodium hypochlorite as complex was administered (HSDB (2009)).	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
7	Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	The classification was not possible due to lack of sufficient data. As relevant information, it was reported that although the toxicity of the substance was not investigated, it might theoretically be related only to its alkalinity (PATTY, 5th (2001)), and that acute exposure to the substance might cause irritation of the respiratory system with subsequent coughing and pain. It was also reported that in severe exposures, pulmonary edema might develop (PATTY (5th, 2001)).	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	The classification was not possible due to lack of sufficient data. As relevant information, it was reported that although the toxicity of the substance was not investigated, it might theoretically be related only to its alkalinity (PATTY, 5th (2001)), and that chronic exposures might cause inflammatory or ulcerative changes in the mouth and possible gastrointestinal disorders (HSDB (2009)).	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）

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)	Category 3	- -	H402	P273 P501	Classified into Category 3 from its 96h-LC50 = 28.5 mg/L for fish () (AQUIRE, 2011).	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Category 3	- -	H412	P273 P501	Classified into Category 3 since its acute toxicity is Category 3 and there are no adequate data on rapid degradation.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol.	FY2010	GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government （July, 2010）

NOTE:

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