RISK AND SAFETY STATEMENTS
(European Union Commission Directive 2001/59/EC defines hazard codes and phrases for classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances.For complete hazard and safety information always refer to the MSDS)
Risk Phrases
Indication of Particular Risks
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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 |
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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 |
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Combination of Particular Risks
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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 |
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Safety Phrases
Indication of Safety Precautions
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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 |
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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) |
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Combination of Safety Precautions
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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 waste-collection 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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PICTOGRAMS AND HAZARD CODES
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Explosive
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Oxidizing
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Extremely
Flammable or
Highly
Flammable
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Very Toxic or
Toxic
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Harmful or
Irritant
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Corrosive
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Dangerous for
the environment
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B |
Biohazard |
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F |
Highly Flammable |
F+ |
Extremely Flammable |
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O |
Oxidizing |
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C |
Corrosive |
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R |
Radioactive |
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E |
Explosive |
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N Dangerous for the
environment |
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