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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN	90640-84-9
Chemical Name	Creosote oil
Substance ID	m-nite-90640-84-9_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 molecules.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
2	Flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
3	Aerosols	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Not aerosol products.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4	Oxidizing gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
5	Gases under pressure	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6	Flammable liquids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data. (Its flash point is reported to be > 90degC (IUCLID).)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
7	Flammable solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
8	Self-reactive substances and mixtures	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
9	Pyrophoric liquids	Not classified	- -	-	-	Since its autoignition point is reported to be > 500degC (IUCLID), the substance does not ignite at room temperature.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
12	Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	The chemical structure of the substance does not contain metals or metalloids (B, Si, P, Ge, As, Se, Sn, Sb, Te, Bi, Po, At).	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
13	Oxidizing liquids	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification not possible due to lack of data. (The substance is not explosive, has no oxidizing properties, and is flammable according to IUCLID.)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
14	Oxidizing solids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid (IUCLID)	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Organic compounds containing no bivalent -O-O- structure	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
16	Corrosive to metals	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
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)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, the average of five rat oral LD50 values reported for creosote oil (8001-58-9) (CICADS 62 (2004)) is 1523 mg/kg. Based on this value, creosote oil is classified into Category 4.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1	Acute toxicity (Dermal)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, because half of the rats treated with creosote oil (8001-58-9) at 15800 mg/kg died (ATSDR (2002)), creosote oil is classified into the "Not classified" category.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases)	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Liquid	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
1	Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
2	Skin corrosion/irritation	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, while creosote oil (8001-58-9) differs in degrees of irritability depending on production locations of coal from which creosote is extracted, the U.S.-produced creosote oil is reported to be moderately irritating (ATSDR (2002)). Based on this information, creosote oil is classified into Category 2.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
3	Serious eye damage/eye irritation	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, there is one report that creosote oil (8001-68-9) is irritating to rabbit eyes and the irritating symptoms healed within 7 days (CICADS 62 (2004)). Based on this report, creosote oil is classified into Category 2B.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4	Respiratory sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
4	Skin sensitization	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, creosote oil (8001-58-9) is reported to cause allergic reactions in humans. In addition, photosensitization induced by UV light have been observed (CICADS 62 (2004)). Based on this information, creosote oil is classified into Category 1.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Classification is not possible due to lack of test results available. As relevant background information, regarding creosote oil (CAS No. 8001-58-9), both in-vivo micronucleus assay and DNA adduct tests gave positive results (CICAD 62 (2004), (ATSDR (2002)).	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6	Carcinogenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	It is rated as "Cat. 2; R45" by the EU (2007). However, no animal test results supporting its carcinogenic effects could be identified. As relevant background information, creosote oil (CAS No. 8001-58-9), which is a different fraction of distillate from this substance, is rated as "Group 2A" by the IARC, "2A" by Japan Society for Occupational Health, "B1" by the EPA, and "Cat. 2" by the EU.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
7	Reproductive toxicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, studies suggested an increased risk of brain cancer and neuroblastoma among offspring of male workers exposed to creosote oil (CAS No. 8001-58-9) (CICADS 62 (2004)).	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. Regarding creosote oil (CAS No. 8001-58-9), which is a different fraction of distillate from this substance, narcotic effects were noted in animal tests and respiratory tract irritation was seen in humans (CICAD 62 (2004)).	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available. As relevant background information, in mist inhalation tests with creosote oil (CAS No. 8001-58-9), histiocytosis in the lung, increased weight of the liver and kidney (males), changes in the blood (decreased erythrocytes and hemoglobin, and increased reticulocytes) were noted (ATSDR (2002)). Thus, the lung, liver, kidney, and blood system are affected by creosote oil.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
10	Aspiration hazard	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）

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 1	Warning	H400	P273 P391 P501	Since its 48-h EC50 = 0.68 mg/L for crustaceans (Daphnia cucullata) (IUCLID, 2007), the substance was classified into Category 1 for acute toxicity.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
11	Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic)	Not classified	- -	-	-	Its classification for acute toxicity is Category 1, it is readily biodegradable, and its potential for bioaccumulation is low (IUCLID, 2007). Based on this information, the substance was classified into the "Not classified" category.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	-	- -	-	-	-	-	-

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