What is the GHS hazard classification for Phosphorus?
Phosphorus (CAS 7723-14-0) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Flam. Sol. 1; Aquatic Chronic 3 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H228; H412. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Danger
GHS02
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phosphorus
Also known as: Elemental phosphorus, Black phosphorus, Exolit RP 607, Exolit RP 683, FR-T 2 (element) (+15 more)
CAS 7723-14-0
Phosphorus (CAS 7723-14-0) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H228; H412. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 22 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Phosphorus is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H228, H412).
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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
22
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
22
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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
26 fields
Name
Phosphorus
CAS Number
7723-14-0
DTXSID
DTXSID1024382
Molecular Formula
P
InChI Key
OAICVXFJPJFONN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
30.973762
Synonyms
Elemental phosphorusBlack phosphorusExolit RP 607Exolit RP 683FR-T 2 (element)Hishigado LP-EHishigado LP-FHishigado TP 10FNova Quell ST 100Rednic 30450N3Rinka FE 140FEC No.: 231-768-7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flam. Sol. 1; Aquatic Chronic 3 | H228; H412 | GHS02 | Danger |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
54 records
Degradant/impurityNo specific technical functionAlloying elementFlame retardantAntioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
22 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Europe; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| fracking; water | NY Department of Conservation | CPCat |
| banned; Europe; Personal care | European Commission | CosIng |
| Europe; supplements | EU | CPCat |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening | EPA & USGS | State of Minnesota |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| fracking; water | NY Department of Conservation | CPCat |
| banned; Europe; Personal care | European Commission | CosIng |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 22 of 22 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =4 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| =97.95 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 27YLU75U4W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 27YLU75U4W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 27YLU75U4W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 27YLU75U4W | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| TYV5CW74LV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| TYV5CW74LV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| TYV5CW74LV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| TYV5CW74LV | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 1.217 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
| =0.065 | mg/kg bw/day | LOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =0.075 | mg/kg bw/day | LOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_IRIS |
| =187 | mg/m3 | LOAEL | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_ATSDR_MRLs |
| =187 | mg/m3 | LOAEL | inhalation | Human (M) | ATSDR_toxval_ATSDR_MRLs.xlsx |
| =0.0002 | mg/kg bw/day | MRL | oral | Human | ToxValDB_ATSDR_MRLs |
| =0.02 | mg/m3 | MRL | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_ATSDR_MRLs |
| =0.015 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ATSDR_MRLs |
| =0.015 | mg/kg/day | NOAEL | oral | - | EPA_IRIS_iris_rfd_systems.csv |
| =0.015 | mg/kg/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat (CD-COBS; M/F) | ATSDR_toxval_ATSDR_MRLs.xlsx |
| =0.00002 | mg/kg bw/day | RfD | oral | Human | ToxValDB_IRIS |
| =0.00002 | mg/kg/day | RfD | oral | - | EPA_IRIS_iris_rfd_systems.csv |
Showing 22 of 22 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Phosphorus | 231-768-7 | ECHA overview → |
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
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
1922
Bioactivity
0
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What is the NOAEL for Phosphorus?
Phosphorus has 22 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 4 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
What regulatory lists include Phosphorus?
Phosphorus appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including Europe; supplements, Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe, detected; drinking_water; MN Chemical Screening, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Phosphorus used in cosmetics?
Yes, Phosphorus is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Phosphorus. 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 Phosphorus come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Phosphorus have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Phosphorus is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H228, H412).
Is Phosphorus used outside industrial chemicals?
Phosphorus also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.