A METHOD FOR ASSIGNING GHS HAZARD COMMUNICATION PICTOGRAMS TO A PREPARATION/MIXTURE WITHOUT AN AUTOMATED CLASSIFICATIONS SYSTEM Theodore M.

Amet Regulatory Research Analyst

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Table 1. Sao Boso PJI Mix Ingredient/Component Name Pentan-2-one Ethanol Tributylmethylammonium chloride 1-methoxypropan-2-ol Propyl acetate Propan-2-ol Butan-1-ol GHS Label Elements Pictogram CAS # 107-87-9 64-17-5 56375-79-2 107-98-2 109-60-4 67-63-0 71-36-3 EC # 203-528-1 200-578-6 260-135-8 203-539-1 203-686-1 200-661-7 200-751-6 % 30 - 50 10 - 25 3 - 10 3-8 1-3 1-3 1-3 GHS Hazard Pictograms -

Signal word

Danger

Table 2. Classification according to GHS (Substance/Ingredient/Chemical in Table 1) CAS # EC# Index No. UN # % Product name 107-87-9 203-528-1 1249 30 - 50 Pentan-2-one

64-17-5 56375-79-2

200-578-6 260-135-8

603-002-00-5 -

1170 -

10 - 25 3 - 10

Ethanol Tributylmethylammonium chloride 1-methoxypropan-2-ol Propyl acetate

107-98-2 109-60-4

203-539-1 203-686-1

603-064-00-3 607-042-00-6

3092 1276

3-8 1-3

67-63-0

200-661-7

603-117-00-0

1219

1-3

Propan-2-ol

71-36-3

200-751-6

603-004-00-6

1120

1-3

Butan-1-ol

Classification According to GHS Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Acute Tox. 4* (oral), H302 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Skin irrit. 2, H315 Eye irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 Flam. Liq. 3, H226 STOT SE 3, H336 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3, H336 EUH066 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Eye Irrit. 2, H319 STOT SE 3; H336 Flam. Liq.3, H226 Acute Tox. 4* (oral), H302 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 STOT SE 3, H335 Eye Dam. 1, H318 STOT SE 3, H336

Table 3. GHS Hazard Classification (Product - Sao Boso PJI Mix) GHS Classification Category Hazard Statement Code(s) Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Acute Tox. (oral) 4 H302 Skin irritant 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 1 H318 STOT SE: RTI 3 H335 STOT SE: NE 3 H336

Hazard Statement(s) Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Classification of the Preparation/Mixture (Table 3) Flammable liquids, Category 2, H225 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4, H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2, H315 Serious eye damage/Eye irritation, Category 1, H318 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure: Respiratory tract irritation, Category 3, H335 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure: Narcotic effects, Category 3, H336 Indications of Danger: Highly flammable liquid. Irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system. Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

GHS Label Elements Hazard Pictograms (see Table 1)

Signal word: Hazard statement(s) H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Danger

Precautionary statement(s) P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102: Keep out of reach of children. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501: Dispose of contents/container to be in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. Other hazards which do not result in classification: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

References: Various Internet sources; http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev02/English/07e_annex3.pdf ; and http://chemsub.online.fr/

Pointer: May retain corrosive hazard pictogram ( ) if mixture pH is highly acidic (pH 2.0) or highly basic/alkaline (pH 12.5).