Sodium monochloroacetate(Hazards)
1.Summary of hazards
| GHS classification: Physical and chemical hazards |
Not classifiable |
|---|---|
| Acute toxicity (oral) | Category 4 |
| Acute toxicity (dermal) | Category 5 |
| Acute toxicity (inhalation/vapor) | Not subject of classification |
| Acute toxicity (inhalation/mist) | Not classifiable |
| Skin corrosivity and irritancy | Not classified |
| Serious eye injury and eye irritation | Category2B |
| Respiratory sensitization | Not classifiable |
| Skin sensitization | Not classifiable |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Not classifiable |
| Carcinogenicity | Not classifiable |
| Reproductive toxicity | Category 2 |
| Specific target organ and systemic toxicity (single exposure) |
Category 2 (central nervous system, heart, and kidney) |
| Category 3 (airway irritability) | |
| Specific target organ and systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) |
Category 2 (liver and kidney) |
| Aspiration hazards | Not classifiable |
| Aquatic environmental hazard (acute) | Not classified |
| Aquatic environmental hazard (chronic) | Not classified |
GHS label elements

Hazards identification
- Harmful when ingested
- Risk of harm when it contacts the skin
- Skin irritation
- Eye irritation
- Suspected risk for adverse effects on reproductive potential and fetus
- Risk of disorders of organs (central nervous system, heart, and kidney)
- Risk for disorders due to long-term or repeated exposures (liver and kidney)
- High toxicity to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
| Hazards | Classification | Precautionary statements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute toxicity - oral |
4 | Precautionary measures | Measures |
| Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product Wash your hands well after handling this product. | Ingestion: Immediately contact a physician. If an emergency administration of antidote is necessary, emergency special treatment is required. (Refer to the supplemental first aid instructions on this label.) |
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| Storage | Disposal | ||
| Store in a locked place. | Dispose of the contents and containers according to the international, Japanese government, prefectural, and municipal regulations. | ||
| Acute toxicity - dermal |
5 | - | Measures |
| If the person does not feel well, contact a physician. | |||
| Serious eye injury and eye irritation |
2B | - | Measures |
| Eye contact | Wash your eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. For a contact lens wearer, remove the lens if they can be removed easily. Then continue washing the eyes with water. If eye irritation continues, seek medical care from a physician. Wash your hands well after handling this product. |
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| Reproductive toxicity | 2 | Precautionary measures | Measures |
| Obtain handling instructions before use of this product. Do not handle the product until you read and understand all safety precautions. Avoid contact with this product while pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wash your hands well after handling the product. Do not inhale dust, smoke, gas, mist, vapor, or spray. |
In case of exposure or concern for exposure: Seek medical care from a physician. | ||
| - | Disposal | ||
| Dispose of the contents and containers according to the international, Japanese government, prefectural, and municipal regulations. | |||
| Specific target organ and systemic toxicity (single exposure) |
2 3 |
Precautionary measures | Measures |
| Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product. Wash your hands well after handling this product. Do not inhale dust, smoke, gas, mist, vapor, or spray. |
In case of exposure or if the person does not feel well: Contact a physician. Inhalation, Move the patient to an area with fresh air, allow him/her to rest quietly in a position that facilitates breathing. |
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| Storage | Disposal | ||
| Store in a locked place. If this product produces hazardous vapor because of its volatility, then seal the container airtight and store it in a place with good ventilation. |
Dispose of the contents and containers according to the international, Japanese government, prefectural, and municipal regulations. | ||
| Specific target organ and systemic toxicity (repeated exposure) |
2 | Precautionary measures | Measures |
| Do not inhale dust, smoke, gas, mist, vapor, or spray. | If the person does not feel well, seek medical care from a physician. | ||
| - | Disposal | ||
| Dispose of the contents and containers according to the international, Japanese government, prefectural, and municipal regulations. | |||
Summary of other hazards not applicable to GHS, important signs, and potential state of emergency
Most important hazardsF
acutely toxic substance
HazardsF
- When the substance contacts the skin, it is highly irritating and corrosive to the skin.
- When the substance contacts the eyes, it is very irritating to the cornea and causes inflammation.
- When the substance is inhaled, it is highly invasive to the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and bronchi.
Specific hazardsc
Skin irritancy
Country/local informationF
JapanF
Acutely toxic substance



