1 Scope
This part of GB 30000 specifies the terms and definitions, classification criteria, judgement logics and labelling for chemicals of acute toxicity.
This part is applicable to the classification and labelling of chemicals of acute toxicity according to UN "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals" (hereinafter referred to as "GHS").
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB 6944 Classification and Code of Dangerous Goods
GB 13690 General Rule for Classification and Hazard Communication of Chemicals
The United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods – Model Regulations (seventeenth revised edition), hereinafter referred to as "Model Regulations".
The United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (the fourth revision)
3 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations
For the purpose of this part, the following terms, definitions and abbreviations apply.
3.1
Acute toxicity
The acute adverse effects of a substance that result either from a single oral or dermal exposure or from multiple exposures in 24h, or from inhalation exposure of 4h.
3.2 Abbreviations
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
OECD: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations
4 Classification Criteria
5 Judgment Logics
6 Label
Appendix A (Informative) Judgment Logic and Instruction
Appendix B (Normative) Distribution of Label Elements
Appendix C (Normative) Classification Criteria and Label Elements of Acute Toxicity
Appendix D (Informative) Hazard and Precautionary Statement on Acute Toxicity
Appendix E (Informative) Label Example of Acute Toxicity
