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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Item	Information
CAS RN
Chemical Name	Ceramic fibres (alminosilicate)
Substance ID	m-nite-nocas-0031_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)
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link)
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)	- -	-	-	Solid	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)	- -	-	-	Solid	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)	- -	-	-	Solid	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6	Flammable liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
7	Flammable solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	A nonflammable inorganic compound.	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 (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
10	Pyrophoric solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	A nonflammable inorganic compound.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
11	Self-heating substances and mixtures	Not classified	- -	-	-	A nonflammable inorganic compound.	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	- -	-	-	It is a stable substance containing aluminum and silicon.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
13	Oxidizing liquids	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Solid	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
14	Oxidizing solids	Not classified	- -	-	-	A stable silicate	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
15	Organic peroxides	Not classified (Not applicable)	- -	-	-	Inorganic compound	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
16	Corrosive to metals	Not classified	- -	-	-	A stable silicate	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.	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.	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)	- -	-	-	Since the substance is a solid, it was classified into the "Not applicable" category.	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	Category 2	Warning	H315	P302+P352 P332+P313 P362+P364 P264 P280 P321	Based on the report that ceramic fibres cause skin irritation to workers who handle them (ACGIH, 2001), the substance was 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.	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.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
5	Germ cell mutagenicity	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	Regarding in vitro mutagenicity tests, a chromosomal aberration test using human embryonic lung cells gave positive results (IARC 81, 2002) and a micronucleus test using CHO cells also yielded positive results (IARC 81, 2002). However, since no appropriate in vivo test results are available, classification is not possible.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
6	Carcinogenicity	Category 2	Warning	H351	P308+P313 P201 P202 P280 P405 P501	Refractory ceramic fibres are rated as "2B" by the IARC 81 (2002) and man-made mineral fibers (ceramic fibers and micro glass fibers) are rated as "2B" by the Japan Society for Occupational Health (2007). Based on these ratings, the substance was classified into Category 2. As additional background information, refractory ceramic fibres are rated as "A2" by the ACGIH (1996).	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.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
8	Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure	Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)	Warning	H335	P304+P340 P403+P233 P261 P271 P312 P405 P501	Based on the report that ceramic fibres cause temporary upper respiratory tract irritation to workers who handle them (ACGIH, 2001), the substance was classified into Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation).	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
9	Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure	Category 1 (lung)	Danger	H372	P260 P264 P270 P314 P501	In humans, a loss of forced vital capacity of the lung was noted in workers exposed to refractory ceramic fibres (IARC 81, 2002). In test animals, pulmonary fibrosis was found in rats that underwent inhalation exposure to 9 or 18 mg/m3 (75 or 120 fibres/cc; diameter, 1 micrometer; length, 30 micrometers) of ceramic fibres for 18 months (ACGIH, 2001). In male Syrian golden hamsters exposed for 18 months by nose-only inhalation for 6 hours per day on 5 days per week to 30 mg/m3 (approximately 220 fibres/cm3; diameter, 1 micrometer; length, 25 micrometers) or lower concentrations of ceramic fibres, inflammation of the lung was noted histologically as macrophage infiltration (IARC 81, 2002). Based on these reports, we determine that the lung is the target organ. Thus, the substance was classified into Category 1 (lung).	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)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	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)	Classification not possible	- -	-	-	No data available.	FY2007	GHS Classification Manual （10 Feb, 2006）/Technical Guidance Document on the GHS Classification （6 Dec, 2005）
12	Hazardous to the ozone layer	-	- -	-	-	-	-	-

NOTE:

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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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Hazard statement and precautionary statement will show by hovering the mouse cursor over a code in the column of "Hazard statement" and "Precautionary statement," respectively. In the excel file, both the codes and statements are provided.
A blank or "-" in the column of "Classification" denotes that a classification for the hazard class was not conducted in the year.
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