Appendix D Comparison of Approved Criteria and – GHS classifications If a substance has been previously classified under the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1008 (2004)], manufacturers and importers have the option of using translation tables to re-classify the chemical in accordance with the GHS Classification Criteria or perform a full re-classification based on available data. The following table shows the relationships between the classifications under the Approved Criteria and the GHS. Table 23 Translation between Approved Criteria classifications and GHS classifications Classification and hazard statements assigned under GHS classification criteria Classification under the Approved Physical Classification Hazard statement Note Criteria [NOHSC:1008(2004)] state E Danger: Explosive; No translation possible. Reclassify utilising GHS – criteria for Explosives. R2 Risk of explosion by shock, – friction, fire or other sources of ignition E Danger: Explosive; No translation possible. Reclassify utilising GHS – Criteria for Explosives. R3 Extreme risk of explosion by – friction, fire or other sources of ignition O Danger: Oxidising; Organic Peroxides H242 - Heating may cause a fire – R7 May fire Type C and D – Organic Peroxides H242 - Heating may a fire Type E and F
Appendix D – Comparison of Approved Criteria and GHS classifications If a substance has been previously classified under the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC: 1008 (2004)], manufacturers and importers have the option of using translation tables to re-classify the chemical in accordance with the GHS Classification Criteria or perform a full re-classification based on available data. The following table shows the relationships between the classifications under the Approved Criteria and the GHS. Table 23 Translation between Approved Criteria classifications and GHS classifications Classification and hazard statements assigned under GHS classification criteria Classification under the Approved Criteria [NOHSC:1008(2004)] Physical state Classification Hazard statement Note E – Danger: Explosive; R2 – Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition No translation possible. Reclassify utilising GHS criteria for Explosives. E – Danger: Explosive; R3 – Extreme risk of explosion by friction, fire or other sources of ignition No translation possible. Reclassify utilising GHS Criteria for Explosives. O – Danger: Oxidising; R7 – May fire Organic Peroxides Type C and D H242 - Heating may cause a fire Organic Peroxides Type E and F H242 - Heating may a fire
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