Table 2 Assessed GHS hazard statements for human health of herbicidal AIs (n = 54) approved in Austria 2000–2019, classified by EU regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Code | Hazard class and category | Hazard statement |
|---|---|---|
H301 | Acute toxicity (oral), Cat 3 | Toxic if swallowed |
H302 | Acute toxicity (oral), Cat 4 | Harmful if swallowed |
H312 | Acute toxicity (dermal), Cat 4 | Harmful in contact with skin |
H315 | Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat 2 | Causes skin irritation |
H317 | Sensitization—skin, Cat 1 | May cause an allergic skin reaction |
H318 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat 1 | Causes serious eye damage |
H319 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat 2 | Causes serious eye irritation |
H330 | Acute toxicity (inhalation), Cat 1,2 | Fatal if inhaled |
H331 | Acute toxicity (inhalation), Cat 3 | Toxic if inhaled |
H332 | Acute toxicity (inhalation), Cat 4 | Harmful if inhaled |
H335 | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, Cat 3, respiratory tract irritation | May cause respiratory irritation |
H351 | Carcinogenicity, Cat 2 | Suspected of causing cancer |
H360D | Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A, 1B | May damage the unborn child |
H360Df | Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A, 1B | May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility |
H360FD | Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A, 1B | May damage fertility; may damage the unborn child |
H361d | Reproductive toxicity Cat 2 | Suspected of damaging the unborn child |
H361fd | Reproductive toxicity Cat 2 | Suspected of damaging fertility and of damaging the unborn child |
H372 | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure, Cat 1 | Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure |
H373 | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure, Cat 2 | May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure |