Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 9002-92-0 |
Chemical Name | Poly(oxyethylene) dodecyl ether |
Substance ID | m-nite-9002-92-0_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) | |
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link) | |
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. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
2 | Flammable gases | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not aerosol products. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
7 | Flammable solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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). | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | 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. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure in the molecule. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
17 | Desensitized explosives | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 4 |
Warning |
H302 | P301+P312 P264 P270 P330 P501 |
[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) to (3), it was classified in Category 4. [Evidence Data] (1) LD50 for rats (females) (OECD TG 423, GLP): in the range from 300 to 2,000 mg/kg (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)) (2) LD50 for rats: 1,190 mg/kg (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)) (3) LD50 for rats: 1,000 mg/kg (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)) |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) LD50 for rats (OECD TG 402, GLP): > 2,000 mg/kg (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)) (2) LD50 for rats (OECD TG 402): > 2,000 mg/kg (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)) |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible since its physicochemical properties are unknown. |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in an acute dermal irritation/corrosion test (OECD TG 404, GLP, semiocclusive, 4-hour treatment, 72-hour observation) with rabbits (n=3), no skin irritation was observed (erythema score:0/0/0, edema score:0/0/0) (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). (2) It was reported that, in an acute dermal irritation/corrosion test (OECD TG 404, occlusive, 4-hour treatment, 14-day observation) with rabbits (n=3), slight erythema was observed in all the animals at 24 hours after removal of the patch, but it disappeared after 48 hours (erythema score: 0.3/0.3/0.3, edema score: 0/0/0) (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). [Reference Data, etc.] (3) It was reported that, in an in vitro skin irritation test (OECD TG 439), the cell viability was R = 2.7% (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) and (2), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in an acute eye irritation/corrosion test (OECD TG 405, GLP, 14-day observation) with rabbits (n=3), effects on the conjunctiva were observed in all the animals until 7 days later, but they disappeared after 14 days (corneal opacity score: 0/0/0, iritis score: 0/0/0, conjunctival redness score: 1.7/1.7/2, chemosis score:1/1.3/1) (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). (2) It was reported that, in an acute eye irritation/corrosion test (OECD TG 405, 21-day observation) with rabbits (n=3), corneal opacity and effects on the conjunctiva were observed in all the animals (corneal opacity score: 0.7/0.7/0.7, iritis score: 0/0/0, conjunctival redness score: 1/1.7/1.7, chemosis score: 1/1/1) (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). [Reference Data, etc.] (3) It was reported that, in an in vitro eye irritation test (OECD TG 492), the mean tissue viability was 34.4% (classified as unpredictable) (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in a patch test (10%, 15%, 20% solution, occlusive) for 51 subjects, no positive reactions were observed (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). [Reference Data, etc.] (2) It was reported that, in a Draize test (intracutaneous injection: 0.02% or 0.1% solution) with guinea pigs (n=7), no skin reactions were observed after a challenge (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). (3) It was reported that, in a skin sensitization test (epicutaneous, occlusive: 1% solution) with rabbits (n=12), no skin reactions were observed after a challenge (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) to (5), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) In a micronucleus test using the bone marrow cells of mice (3-day intraperitoneal injection), negative results were reported (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021), Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007), NTP CEBS (Accessed May 2021)). (2) In a chromosomal aberration test using the bone marrow cells of mice (single-dose intraperitoneal injection), negative results were reported (NTP CEBS (Accessed May 2021)). (3) In a bacterial reverse mutation test, negative results were reported (REACH registration dossier/NTP CEBS (Accessed May 2021), Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). (4) In a gene mutation test using the mouse lymphoma cells, negative results were reported (REACH registration dossier/NTP CEBS (Accessed May 2021), Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). (5) In a chromosomal aberration test using the cultured mammalian cells (CHO), negative results were reported (REACH registration dossier/NTP CEBS (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. Based on the data of (1), it was classified as "Not classified", however, in consideration of (2), it was classified as "Classification not possible." [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in a 2-year carcinogenicity study of this substance (ethoxylated dodecyl alcohol) with rats and mice dosed by feeding, the results were negative in both females and males (Haseman et al., Environ. Health Perspect., 74 (1987), Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). (2) The results in (1) were based on the Testing Report (TR-264) of NTP, however, they were considered to be insufficient as a test report, and the relevant TR was already deleted from the DB of NTP (NTP DB (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Not classified |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1) to (5), it was classified as "Not classified." [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in two two-generation reproduction toxicity studies with rats dosed by feeding and by dermal application, no reproduction toxicity was observed (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). (2) It was reported that, in a two-generation reproduction toxicity study with rats dosed by feeding using this substance (C12, EO6) as the test substance, no reproduction toxicity was observed (Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). (3) It was reported that, in a developmental toxicity study with rats dosed by feeding (days 6-15 of gestation), no developmental toxicity was observed (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). (4) It was reported that, in a test (from pre-mating through the mating, gestation, and lactation periods) with rats by oral administration of this substance (C12, EO4) as the test substance, no abnormalities were observed in mating, gestation, delivery, and lactation (Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). (5) It was reported that, in a developmental toxicity study with rats and rabbits by oral administration of this substance (C12, EO4) as the test substance, teratogenicity and fetal toxicity were not observed (Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Category 3 (Narcotic effects) |
Warning |
H336 | P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 P405 P501 |
[Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified in Category 3 (narcotic effects). [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in an acute oral toxicity test with rats, mild lethargy (6/6 animals), and soiled anal region by diarrhea and feces and urine were observed at 300 mg/kg (within the range for Category 1); mild lethargy (1/3 animals), mild to moderate lethargy (2/3 animals), ataxia, and abnormal breathing were observed at 2,000 mg/kg (within the range for Category 2); and wet area around anal region, and red discoloration of all lobes in the lungs were observed at the necropsy in two rats that died (REACH registration dossier (Accessed May 2021)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Based on (1), it was classified as "Not classified" in the oral route. However, classification was not possible due to lack of data since there was no information on toxicity in the other routes. [Evidence Data] (1) It was reported that, in a repeated dose 28-day oral toxicity study with rats dosed by feeding, no toxicity effects were observed at 590 mg/kg/day (in the range corresponding to "Not classified") (Hazard Assessment Report (CERI, NITE, 2007)). |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | [Rationale for the Classification] Classification not possible due to lack of data. |
FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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) | Category 1 |
Warning |
H400 | P273 P391 P501 |
It was classified in Category 1 from 72-hour ErC50 = 0.237 mg/L for algae (Desmodesmus subspicatus) (REACH registration dossier, 2021, Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 2006 76:218-225). | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Category 1 |
Warning |
H410 | P273 P391 P501 |
It was classified in Category 1 because it was not rapidly degradable (a 14-day degradation rate by BOD in standard method: 38% (Biodegradation and Bioconcentration Results of Existing Chemical Substances under the Chemical Substances Control Law (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), 1982))) and due to 72-hour NOEC = 0.07383 mg/L for algae (Desmodesmus subspicatus) (Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 2006 76:218-225). | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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. | FY2021 | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government (FY2019 revised edition (Ver. 2.0)) |
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