Risk and Safety phrases

R and S phrases

Hazard classification should be indicated with hazard signs and hazard symbols and/or R phrases as well as S phrases.

• R phrase and R number: phrases indicating the risks of hazardous preparations and substances, and their numbers respectively.

• S phrase and S number: phrases related to the safe handling of hazardous preparations, and their numbers respectively.

Risk Phrases (R) and Safety Phrases (S) also occur in combinations (combined R and S phrases).

R and S Phrases are separated with dashes or slashes which mean the following:

• Dash: R Phrases and S Phrases are formulated separately

• Slash : the possibility of formulating R Phrases or S Phrases in a single sentence (combined R or S Phrases)

It is a general rule that in case of preparations usually a maximum of 6 phrases are applied to inform about the risks; in this respect combined phrases are regarded as single phrases.

The sentences that are applied should inform about all significant hazards of the preparation, therefore in some cases more than 6 R Phrases may be necessary.

The R Phrases on the label as well as the method and aim of the preparation’s intended use should be taken into account in the final choice of S Phrases.

As a general rule, a maximum of 6 sentences are used to inform about the most necessary precautions; in this respect combined phrases are regarded as single phrases.

In some cases more than 6 S Phrases may be necessary.

RISK PHRASES

DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

NOHSC:10005(1999)

R01- Explosive when dry.

R02-Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.

R03- Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.

R04- Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds.

R05- Heating may cause an explosion.

R06- Explosive with or without contact with air.

R07- May cause fire.

R08- Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

R09- Explosive when mixed with combustible material.

R10- Flammable.

R11- Highly Flammable.

R12-Extremely Flammable.

R14- Reacts violently with water.

R15- Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases.

R16- Explosive when mixed with oxidising substances.

R17- Spontaneously flammable in air.

R18- In use may form flammable/explosive vapour air mixture.

R19- May form explosive peroxides.

R20- Harmful by inhalation.

R20/21- Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.

R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R20/22- Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.

R21- Harmful in contact with skin.

R21/22- Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R22- Harmful if swallowed.

R23- Toxic by inhalation.

R23/24- Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.

R23/24/25- Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R23/25- Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

R24- Toxic in contact with skin.

R24/25- Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R25- Toxic if swallowed.

R26- Very toxic by inhalation.

R26/27- Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.

R26/27/28- Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R26/28- Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

R27- Very toxic in contact with skin.

R27/28- Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R28- Very toxic if swallowed.

R29- Contact with water liberates toxic gas.

R31- Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

R32- Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

R33- Danger of cumulative effects.

R34- Causes burns.

R35- Causes severe burns.

R36- Irritating to eyes.

R36/37- Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

R36/37/38- Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin.

R37- Irritating to respiratory system.

R37/38- irritating to respiratory system and skin.

R38- Irritating to skin.

R39- Danger of very serious irreversible effects.

R39/23- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation.

R39/23/24- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in

contact with skin.

R39/23/24/25- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact

with skin and if swallowed.

R39/23/25- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if

swallowed.

R39/24- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin.

R39/24/25- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if

swallowed.

R39/25- Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.

R39/26- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation.

R39/26/27- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in

contact with skin.

R39/26/27/28- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in

contact with skin and if swallowed.

R39/26/28- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if

swallowed.

R39/27- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin.

R39/27/28- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if

swallowed.

R39/28- Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.

R40- Possible risks of irreversible effects.

R40/20- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.

R40/20/21- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact

with skin.

R40/20/21/22- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with

skin and if swallowed.

R40/20/22- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if

swallowed.

R40/21- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin.

R40/21/22- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if

swallowed.

R40/22- Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed.

R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.

R42- May cause sensitisation by inhalation.

R42/43- May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.

R43- May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

R45- May cause cancer.

R46- May cause heritable genetic damage.

R48- Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.

R48/20- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation.

R48/20/21/22- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R48/20/22- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation and if swallowed.

R48/20/2l- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation and in contact with skin.

R48/21- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact

with skin.

R48/21/22- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact

with skin and if swallowed.

R48/22- Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if

swallowed.

R48/23- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation.

R48/23/24- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation and in contact with skin.

R48/23/24/25- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

R48/23/25- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through

inhalation and if swallowed.

R48/24- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact

with skin.

R48/24/25- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact

with skin and if swallowed.

R48/25- Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.

R49- May cause cancer by inhalation.

R50- Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

R51- Toxic to aquatic organisms.

R52- Harmful to aquatic organisms.

R53- May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

R54- Toxic to flora.

R55- Toxic to fauna.

R56- Toxic to soil organisms.

R57- Toxic to bees.

R58- May cause long term adverse effects in the environment.

R59- Dangerous for the ozone layer.

R60 -May impair fertility

R61 -May cause harm to the unborn child.

R62 -Possible risk of impaired fertility.

R63 -Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

R64 -May cause harm to breastfed babies.

R65 -Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.

SAFETY PHRASES

DESIGNED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

NOHSC:10005(1999)

S01 -Keep locked up.

S010/2- Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.

S02- Keep out of the reach of children.

S03- Keep in a cool place.

S03/07- Keep container tightly closed in a cool place.

S03/09/14- Keep in a cool well ventilated place away from (incompatible materials to be

indicated by manufacturer).

S03/09/14- Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place away from

(incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).

S03/09/49- Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place.

S03/14- Keep in a cool place away from (incompatible materials to be indicated by the

manufacturer).

S04- Keep away from living quarters.

S05- Keep contents under (there follows the name of a liquid).

S06- Keep under (there follows the name of an inert gas).

S07- Keep container tightly closed.

S07/47- Keep Container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding *C (to be

specified by manufacturer).

S07/8- Keep container tightly closed and dry.

S07/9- Keep container tightly closed and in a well ventilated place.

S08- Keep container dry.

S09- Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

S12- Do not keep the container sealed.

S13- Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.

S14- Keep away from (a list of incompatible materials will follow).

S15- Keep away from heat.

S16- Keep away from sources of ignition.

S17- Keep away from combustible material.

S18- Handle and open container with care.

S20- When using, do not eat or drink.

S20/21- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

S21- When using do not smoke.

S22- Do not breathe dust.

S23- Do not breathe vapour.

S24- Avoid contact with skin.

S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

S25- Avoid contact with eyes.

S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek

medical advice.

S27- Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

S28- After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds.

S29- Do not empty into drains.

S29/56- Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous

or special waste collection point.

S30- Never add water to this product.

S33- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

S35- This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

S36- Wear suitable protective clothing.

S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection.

S36/39- Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.

S37- Wear suitable gloves.

S37/39- Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

S38- In case of insufficient ventilation, Wear suitable respiratory equipment.

S39- Wear eye / face protection.

S40- To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use – (there

follows suitable cleaning material).

S41- In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.

S42- During fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment.

S43- In case of fire use (there follows the type of fire fighting equipment to be used.)

S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label whenever possible.).

S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or

label.

S47- Keep at temperature not exceeding.

S47/49- Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding *C (to be

specified by manufacturer).

S48- To be kept wet with (there follows a material name).

S49- Keep only in the original container.

S50- Do not mix with.

S51- Use only in well ventilated areas.

S52- Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas.

S53- Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.

S56- Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste

collection point.

S57- Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.

S59- Refer to manufacturer / supplier for information on recovery recycling.

S60- This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

S61- Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data

sheets.

S62- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seseek medical advice immediately and

show this container or label.