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Administrative data

Description of key information

VCl3 is very hygroscopic and gives, in contact of humidity :

VCl3 + H2O => VOCl + 2 HCL

VOCl + 1/2Cl2 => VOCl2

The dissolution reaction in water is instantaneous (half-life of VCl3 < 1 hour – VCl3 can be considered as a hydrolytically unstable substance), gives white fumes of HCl and the pH of the solution is < 2.

Due this physico-chemical property (HCl generation) and the weight of evidence (industrial practice), VCl3 is considered as corrosive and test for sensitisation are not performed for animal welfare considerations

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Skin sensitisation

Link to relevant study records
Reference
Endpoint:
skin sensitisation: in vitro
Data waiving:
study scientifically not necessary / other information available
Justification for data waiving:
the study does not need to be conducted because the available information indicates that the substance should be classified for respiratory sensitisation or corrosivity
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available

Respiratory sensitisation

Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no study available
Additional information:

With the physico-chemical property (HCl generation) and the weight of evidence (industrial practise), VCl3 is considered as corrosive.

Justification for classification or non-classification

With the physico-chemical property (HCl generation) and the weight of evidence (industrial practise), VCl3 is considered as corrosive and tests for sensitisation are not necessary. No classification for

sensitization could therefore be set.