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On Jul 25th 2017, Japanese National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) published on its website the latest version of GHS classification in fiscal year 2016/2017.
The latest revision included 84 new classifications and 95 revised classifications. The CAS numbers, chemical names, substance IDs, guidance used for classifications, detailed classification information including H&P statements were given. At present, there are three regulations in Japan imposing GHS requirements on the industry:
Industrial Safety and Health Law (ISHL);
Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) Law;
Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law (PDSCL).
When complying with GHS requirements, the industry should refer to 2 Japanese National Standards:
JIS 7252: Classification of Chemicals Based on GHS;
JIS7253: Hazard Communication of Chemicals Based on GHS - Labelling and Safety Data Sheet.
A notable revision in the latest classifications was that NITE began to treat titanium dioxide in nanoparticle form and other forms differently. Titanium dioxide (excluding nanoparticle form) was classified as Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Long term) Category 4; while titanium dioxide (nanoparticle form) was assigned no environmental hazards. However, in nanoparticle form or not, titanium dioxide was both classified as Carcinogenic Category 2 and Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure Category 1 (Respiratory Organs). (Click here to see How Potential Titanium Dioxide Restrictions in Europe Will Affect China?)
