HSNO Chemical Classification Information Database (CCID)

The CCID is a database of chemicals classified by ERMA New Zealand in accordance with the HSNO regulations. These chemicals have been classified using the best data available to ERMA New Zealand at the time of classification.

The purpose of this database is to provide information on the classification of chemicals which will aid industry in the classification of formulated products. Information found within this database may be useful for the preparation of labels and safety data sheets. The information may also be of assistance to industry in formulating less hazardous products by providing the classification information on potential alternative components.

The database provides:

1] Chemical identification information. Such as:

  • CAS Number
  • Name and Synonyms
  • UN Number and UN Class (where applicable)
  • HSNO Approval Number (where the chemical is itself HSNO approved)
  • Selected physical property information.

2] Hazard classifications. Classifications are provided for both the physical hazards (explosiveness, flammability, oxidising capacity, metal corrosiveness) and biological hazards (toxicity, biological corrosiveness and ecotoxicity) of a chemical.

The HSNO hazard classifications, specified in the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001, are represented by numbers (identifying the class and subclass of hazard), a letter (ranking the hazard) and an associated hazard phrase. For example: 3.1C Flammable liquids: Medium hazard.

The HSNO hazard classification system is substantially equivalent to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System for classification of chemicals (GHS). The attached table provides a correlation of the HSNO classification categories with those of the GHS, where applicable. Differences which currently exist between the two systems are noted.

3] Classification data. The data upon which each hazard classification is based. This generally includes a reference to the source of the data.

Database search Search the HSNO Chemical Classification Information Database


 

SEARCHING

To search the database, enter either the:

1] CAS Number
or
2] Synonym/ Name

of a chemical into the search engine.

Search Tips

• The database allows wildcard searching – the ability to replace letters/numbers with a symbol. In the database search screen ‘%’ is the wildcard symbol. For example to find all the chemicals that have ‘sodium’ at the start of their name, you would enter sodium%. Or to find all chemicals that have ‘sodium’ within their name, you would enter %sodium%.

• As there are only a limited number of chemical synonyms in the database, searching via the CAS number is the most effective search method.