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Classification & Labelling & PBT assessment

GHS

General Information

Name:
pentaerythritol tetranitrate P.E.T.N. [≤20 % phlegmatiser]
Implementation:
EU
Type of classification:
self-classification
Remarks:

Classification and labelling of Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) as given in Annex VI to CLP (Index number: 603-035-00-5), complemented with new data of PETN.

This C&L refers to pentaerythritol tetranitrate with 20 % phlegmatiser, please notice that pentaerythritol tetranitrate with >20 % phlegmatiser is covered by entry 603-035-01-2 as Expl. Div. 1.1 (H201).

Related composition

Related composition:
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate
Pentaerythritol tetranitrate - Boundary composition

Classificationopen allclose all

Explosives
Hazard category:
Unst. Expl.
Hazard statement:
H200: Unstable explosives.
Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Aerosols
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Reason for no classification:
hazard class not assessed
Oxidising gases
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Gases under pressure
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Flammable liquids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Flammable solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Pyrophoric liquids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Pyrophoric solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Oxidising liquids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Oxidising solids
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Organic peroxides
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Corrosive to metals
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Desensitized explosives
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Acute toxicity - oral
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Acute toxicity - dermal
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Skin corrosion / irritation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Serious eye damage / eye irritation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Respiratory sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Skin sensitisation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Aspiration hazard
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Reproductive toxicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Effects on or via lactation
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Germ cell mutagenicity
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Carcinogenicity
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)
Reason for no classification:
data conclusive but not sufficient for classification
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)
Reason for no classification:
data lacking
Hazardous to the ozone layer
Reason for no classification:
data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:
Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS01: exploding bomb

Hazard statements

H200: Unstable explosives.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P372: Explosion risk.
P373: DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
P380: Evacuate area.
P401: Store in accordance with ...
P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

Notes