Sulfite liquors and Cooking liquors, white

GHS

General Information

Implementation:

EU

Type of classification:

self-classification

Remarks:

White liquor is classified as Skin Corr. Cat. 1A based on a newly conducted GLP OECD guideline compliant study on

skin corrosion. The estimated maximal concentration of the typical component sodium hydroxide confirms the classification to skin corrosion,based on the harmonized classification of sodium hydroxide.
Acute toxicity studies do not generally need to be conducted if the substance is classified as corrosive to skin (REACH Regulation 1907/2006, Annex VII). The concentration of the typical toxic component disodium sulfide in White liquor reach the oral and dermal limit for acute toxicity classification of the substance and specific concentration limits have been given

based on sulfide content.
The physico-chemical parameters that derive classification have not been newly tested for White liquor, which has been justified in the waivers with the comparative end-point summaries.
Aquatic acute toxicity of White liquor has been newly studied by GLP OECD guideline compliant test methods.

The results suggest Aq. Acute Cat. 1 classification based on sulfide content. The substance is regarded readily degradable

in the aquatic environment, due to rapid (bio)degradability of sulfides. No classification to Aquatic chronic categories is required due to rapid degradation/transformation and lack of bioaccumulation.
The supplemental hazard information for White liquor is given due to liberation of toxic gas (hydrogen sulfide) in contact

with acids.

Related composition

Related composition:

WL_boundary_composition_1 (given as % of dry solids)

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Hazard category:

Met. Corr. 1

Hazard statement:

H290: May be corrosive to metals.

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 4

Hazard statement:

H302: Harmful if swallowed.

Acute toxicity - dermal

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 3

Hazard statement:

H311: Toxic in contact with skin.

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Reason for no classification:

data inconclusive

Skin corrosion / irritation

Hazard category:

Skin Corr. 1A

Hazard statement:

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Damage 1

Hazard statement:

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

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 lacking

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Hazard category:

Aquatic Acute 1

Hazard statement:

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

M-Factor acute:

1

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Additional hazard classes

Additional hazard statements:

EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS05: corrosion

GHS06: skull and crossbones

GHS09: environment

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H302: Harmful if swallowed.

C ≥ 3% (C= sulfide content in dry solids)

H311: Toxic in contact with skin.

C ≥ 12% (C= sulfide content in dry solids)

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

C ≥ 10% (C = sulfide content in dry solids)

Precautionary statements

P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... if you feel unwell.

P330: Rinse mouth.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…

P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.

P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P405: Store locked up.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

P391: Collect spillage.

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P234: Keep only in original packaging.

P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P406: Store in a corrosion resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner.