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Respiratory Sensitization

Ability to result in high sensitivity such that small quantities trigger asthma, rhinitis or other allergic reactions in the respiratory system.

GHS Definition (6th edition):

[RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION] A respiratory sensitizer is a substance that will lead to hypersensitivity of the airways following inhalation of the substance.

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Hazard lists affecting this endpoint

Hazards affecting Respiratory Sensitization
Hazard List Hazard Rating and Description GREENSCREEN® HPD C2C
EU - SVHC List
High hazard High confidence
Equivalent Concern - Prioritization List: Respiratory sensitizing Priority List Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
EU - SVHC List
High hazard High confidence
Equivalent Concern - Candidate List: Respiratory sensitizing Priority List
MAK
High hazard High confidence
Sensitizing Substance Sa - Danger of airway sensitization Priority List Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
AOEC - Asthmagens
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
Asthmagen (Rr) - irritant-induced Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
AOEC - Asthmagens
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
Asthmagen (Rr&Rs) - irritant-induced & sensitizer-induced Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
AOEC - Asthmagens
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
Asthmagen (Rs) - sensitizer-induced Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
EU - GHS (H-Statements) Annex 6 Table 3-1
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
GHS - Japan
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitizer - Category 1] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
GHS - Australia
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
GHS - Korea
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
GHS - Malaysia
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red)
GHS - New Zealand
High to moderate hazard Low confidence
Respiratory sensitisation category 1 Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
GHS - Japan
Moderate hazard Low confidence
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1B] Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
AOEC - Asthmagens
High to low hazard Low confidence
Asthmagen (G) - generally accepted Skin and Respiratory Sensitization (Red, Yellow, or Green)
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Asthma - allergen, sensitizer - strong evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Asthma - allergen, sensitizer - good evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Asthma - irritant - strong evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Asthma - irritant - good evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Rhinitis – allergic - strong evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Rhinitis – allergic - good evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Rhinitis – irritant- strong evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
High hazard
Rhinitis – irritant- good evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
Moderate hazard
Asthma - allergen, sensitizer - limited evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
Moderate hazard
Asthma - irritant - limited evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
Moderate hazard
Rhinitis – allergic - limited evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
CHE - Toxicant Database
Moderate hazard
Rhinitis – irritant- limited evidence Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
Quebec CSST - Asthma Agents
Moderate hazard
Agent Causing Occupational Asthma Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
High hazard
Inhalation sensitizer causing asthma and lung damage Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
US EPA - PPT Chemical Action Plans
High hazard
Respiratory sensitizer - TSCA Criteria met Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
AOEC - Asthmagens
Moderate hazard
Asthmagen (A) - expert listed pending AOEC review Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
AOEC - Asthmagens
Potential concern hazard
Suspected asthmagen (R) - but does not meet AOEC criteria Skin and Respiratory Sensitization
EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissions
Potential concern hazard
H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled (unverified) [Respiratory sensitization - Category 1]