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Identification

Name:
dinitrogen oxide
Synonyms:
  • óxido de nitrógeno
  • óxido nitroso
CAS:
10024-97-2
EC/EINECS:
233-032-0
Molecular Formula:
N2O
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0067

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H360Df : May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.

    Repr.,1B

  • H336 : May cause drowsiness or dizziness

    STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

  • H372 : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 1) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

  • H420 : Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

    Ozone (Cat. 1) : Hazardous for the ozone layer

Specific health risks

Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

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NEUROPATÍA
Level
4
Source
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Prohibited for pregnant workers

Substances prohibited for pregnant workers

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Reproductive toxicants ?

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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Specific environmental risks

Climate change ?

Substances with the potential to contribute to climate change through direct or indirect greenhouse effects. Includes fluorinated greenhouse gases regulated by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 and other substances with high global warming potential (GWP).

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Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

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EPER Air ?

Substances from List 2 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Pollutants that may affect surface and groundwater bodies and must be considered in the integrated environmental authorisation of industrial installations.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under PACT evaluation ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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