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GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government

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C) Comparison with conventional classification systems<br />

EU classification categories relating to sensitization are R42, R43, and R42/43.<br />

The Recommendation of Acceptable Concentration of <strong>the</strong> Japan Society For Occupational<br />

Health includes <strong>the</strong> list of substances recognized as sensitizers. In <strong>the</strong> TLV table of ACGIH,<br />

SEN mark is assigned to sensitizers, and, in <strong>the</strong> MAK table of MAK (Germany), Sa・Sh・<br />

Sah marks are assigned.<br />

EU classification・R42 and R42/43, as well as respiratory tract sensitization in <strong>the</strong><br />

Recommendation of Acceptable Concentration by <strong>the</strong> Japan Society For Occupational<br />

Health, correspond to respiratory sensitization Category 1.<br />

EU classification・R43 and R42/43, as well as skin sensitization in <strong>the</strong> Recomendation of<br />

Acceptable Concentration of <strong>the</strong> Japan Society For Occupational Health, corresponds to skin<br />

sensitization Category 1.<br />

Whe<strong>the</strong>r SEN substances in ACGIH is respiratory sensitizers or skin sensitizers must be<br />

confirmed by reviewing <strong>the</strong> ACGIH Documentations.<br />

When necessary, classification criteria of exposure situation, <strong>the</strong> size of <strong>the</strong> population<br />

exposed, and <strong>the</strong> existence of sensitization should be examined by reviewing <strong>the</strong> quoted<br />

original literature.<br />

D) <strong>Guidance</strong> concerning data<br />

<strong>Classification</strong> should be per<strong>for</strong>med on <strong>the</strong> basis of any description concerning sensitization<br />

found in test reports, reviews, assessment documents, etc.<br />

(4)<strong>Guidance</strong> <strong>for</strong> classification and judgment<br />

A) Background of this item and points to be noted<br />

Regarding <strong>the</strong> background of this item, refer to Part 1, Introduction. Also in classification,<br />

take <strong>the</strong> points below into account.<br />

*Unless description that definitely denies hazards or recognizes extremely low hazards is<br />

available in List 1, determination of “Not classified” should be per<strong>for</strong>med carefully. If<br />

<strong>the</strong>re is any question, not “Not classified” but “<strong>Classification</strong> not possible,” which is<br />

based on <strong>the</strong> absence of sufficient in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> judging, is preferable.<br />

B) <strong>Classification</strong> procedures<br />

1) Respiratory Sensitization:<br />

Substances meeting [Decision Criteria 1] through [Decision Criteria 3] below shall be<br />

determined as belonging to Category 1.<br />

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