GHS Summary for Acrylonitrile
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling (UN 2009, GHS 3rd ed.) was developed to provide a common basis for chemical classification and labeling throughout the world. The GHS system is in the process of being implemented in the U.S., Canada, EU and elsewhere in the world and will result in changes to existing national/regional hazard communication regulations. While the exact details of the GHS implementation have not been finalized in many countries, a summary of the GHS classifications for AN from the recent EU registration dossier are presented below.
Hazard |
Classification |
Signal Word |
Hazard Statement |
Symbol |
PHYSICAL HAZARDS |
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Flammable Liquids |
Category 2 |
Danger |
Highly Flammable Liquid and Vapor |
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS |
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The Aquatic Environment |
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Acute Toxicity |
Not Classified |
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Chronic Toxicity |
Category 2 |
None |
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects |
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HEALTH HAZARDS |
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Acute Toxicity |
Category 3 |
Danger |
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled |
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Skin Corrosion / Irritation |
Category 2 |
Warning |
Causes skin irritation |
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Serious Eye Damage / Eye Irritation |
Category 1 |
Danger |
Causes serious eye damage |
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Respiratory or Skin Sensitization |
Category 1 (skin) |
Warning |
May cause an allergic skin reaction |
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Germ Cell Mutagenicity |
Not Classified |
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Carcinogenicity |
Category 2 |
Warning |
Suspected of causing cancer |
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Reproductive Toxicity |
Category 2 |
Warning |
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child |
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Specific Target Organ Toxicity |
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- Single Exposure |
Category 3 |
Warning |
May cause respiratory irritation |
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- Repeated Exposure |
Not Classified |
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Aspiration Hazard |
Not classified |
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