What classification would a chemical that is harmful to the environment typically receive under GHS?

A chemical that is harmful to the environment would receive the classification of an environmental hazard under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This system categorizes chemicals based on their potential risks, and the environmental hazard classification specifically addresses substances that can cause adverse effects in the environment.

Environmental hazards can include those that are toxic to aquatic life, degrade ecosystems, or contribute to pollution. This classification is critical for ensuring that handlers and the public are aware of the potential risks these chemicals pose to the environment, thereby encouraging proper handling, storage, and disposal practices to mitigate environmental impact.

While the other classifications like physical hazard and health hazard address risks related to physical properties or effects on human health, they do not encompass the environmental aspects that are central to the classification of environmental hazards. Storage risk is less about a specific hazard classification and more about considerations related to maintaining chemicals safely.