What is the GHS hazard classification for Oxygen?
Oxygen (CAS 7782-44-7) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Ox. Gas 1; Press. Gas with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H270. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Danger
GHS03GHS04
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Oxygen
Also known as: O2, EINECS 231-956-9, Hyperoxia, Liquid oxygen, Oxygen, liquified (+12 more)
CAS 7782-44-7
Oxygen (CAS 7782-44-7) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H270. Key regulatory status: 5 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Oxygen is classified GHS Danger (H270) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: eu_clp_annex_vi.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
5
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
23 fields
Name
Oxygen
CAS Number
7782-44-7
DTXSID
DTXSID2037681
Molecular Formula
O2
InChI Key
MYMOFIZGZYHOMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
31.989829
Synonyms
O2EINECS 231-956-9HyperoxiaLiquid oxygenOxygen, liquifiedPure oxygenOxygeniumOxygenium medicinaleUNII-S88TT14065Compressed oxygenDisauerstoffE 948
GHS / CLP Classification
EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.
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EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA)
1 classifications
| Hazard Class | H-Statements | Pictograms | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ox. Gas 1; Press. Gas | H270 | GHS03; GHS04 | Danger |
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
2 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance at very high concentrations is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, lungs and eyes. |
| Long-term Effects | Repeated or prolonged inhalation of high concentrations may cause effects on the lungs. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
Softener and conditionerNo specific technical functionDegradant/impurity
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
5 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive | Belgaqua | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Indirect additives food contact (10/2018) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S88TT14065 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| S88TT14065 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| S88TT14065 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| S88TT14065 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
OXYGEN
ChEMBL Phase
4
Adverse Events
4526
Bioactivity
0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NOAEL for Oxygen?
Oxygen has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is S88TT14065 UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
What regulatory lists include Oxygen?
Oxygen appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Oxygen used in cosmetics?
Yes, Oxygen is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name OXYGEN. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Oxygen come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Oxygen have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Oxygen is classified GHS Danger (H270) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Oxygen used outside industrial chemicals?
Oxygen also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.