Risk Phrases

Indication of Particular Risks

R1:  Explosive when dry

2:  Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition

3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition

4: Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds

5: Heating may cause an explosion

6: Explosive with or without contact with air

7: May cause fire

8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire

9: Explosive when mixed with combustible material

10: Flammable

11: Highly Flammable

12: Extremely Flammable

14: Reacts violently with water

15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases

16: Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances

17: Spontaneously flammable in air

18: In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture

19: May form explosive peroxides

20: Harmful by inhalation

21: Harmful in contact with skin

22: Harmful if swallowed

23: Toxic by inhalation

24: Toxic in contact with skin

25: Toxic if swallowed

26: Very Toxic by inhalation

27: Very Toxic in contact with skin

28: Very Toxic if swallowed

29: Contact with water liberates toxic gas

30: Can become highly flammable in use

31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas

33: Danger of cumulative effects

34: Causes burns

35: Causes severe burns

36: Irritating to the eyes

37: Irritating to the respiratory system

38: Irritating to the skin

39: Danger of very serious irreversible effects

40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect

41: Risk of serious damage to eyes

42: May cause sensitization by inhalation

43: May cause sensitization by skin contact

44: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement

45: May cause cancer

46: May cause heritable genetic damage

48: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure

49: May cause cancer by inhalation

50: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms

51: Toxic to aquatic organisms

52: Harmful to aquatic organisms

53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

54: Toxic to flora

55: Toxic to fauna

56: Toxic to soil organisms

57: Toxic to bees

58: May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment

59: Dangerous for the ozone layer

60: May impair fertility

61: May cause harm to the unborn child

62: Possible risk of impaired fertility

63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child

64: May cause harm to breast-fed babies

65: Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed

66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

67: Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness

68: Possible risk of irreversible effects

Combination of Particular Risks

R14/15: Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases

15/29: Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas

20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin

20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed

21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed

23/24: Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin

23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed

24/25: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed

26/27: Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin

26/27/28: Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

26/28: Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed

27/28: Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed

36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system

36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin

37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin

39/23: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation

39/23/24: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin

39/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

39/23/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

39/24: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin

39/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

39/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed

39/26: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation

39/26/27: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin

39/26/27/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

39/26/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

39/27: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin

39/27/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

39/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed

42/43: May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact

48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation

48/20/21: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin

48/20/21/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, and in contact with skin and if swallowed

48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed

48/21: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin

48/21/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed

48/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed

48/23: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation

48/23/24: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin

48/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

48/23/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed

48/24: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin

48/24/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed

48/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed

50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

68/20: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation

68/20/21: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin

68/20/21/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

68/20/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

68/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed

68/21: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin

68/21/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

68/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed

Safety Phrases

Indication of Safety Precautions

S1: Keep locked up

2: Keep out of the reach of children

3: Keep in a cool place

4: Keep away from living quarters

5: Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)

6: Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)

7: Keep container tightly closed

8: Keep container dry

9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place

12: Do not keep the container sealed

13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs

14: Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

15: Keep away from heat

16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking

17: Keep away from combustible material

18: Handle and open container with care

20: When using, do not eat or drink

21: When using, do not smoke

22: Do not breathe dust

23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)

24: Avoid contact with skin

25: Avoid contact with eyes

26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing

28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

29: Do not empty into drains

30: Never add water to this product

33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges

35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way

36: Wear suitable protective clothing

37: Wear suitable gloves

38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment

39: Wear eye/face protection

40: To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

41: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes

42: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified)

43: In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases

the risk add - Never use water)

45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)

46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

47: Keep at temperature not exceeding ... E C (to be specified by the manufacturer)

48: Keep wetted with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)

49: Keep only in the original container

50: Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)

51: Use only in well-ventilated areas

52: Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas

53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use

56: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point

57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination

59: Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling

60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet

62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

63: In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest

64: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)

Combination of Safety Precautions

1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children

3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place

3/9/14: Keep in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer)

3/9/14/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to

be indicated by manufacturer)

3/9/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place

3/14: Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)

7/8: Keep container tightly closed and dry

7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place

7/47: Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)

20/21: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke

24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes

27/28: After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash imediately with plenty of.... (to be specified by the manufacturer)29/35:

Do not empty into drains, dispose of this container and it's material in a safe way

29/56: Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special wastecollection point

36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection

36/39: Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection

37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

47/49: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer

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