Safety Phrases
Under EC legislation, hazardous products must be marked with the appropriate Risk (R) and Safety (S) Phrases.
- S1 Keep locked up.
- S2 Keep out of the reach of children.
- S3 Keep in a cool place.
- S4 Keep away from living quarters.
- S5 Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S6 Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S7 Keep container tightly closed.
- S8 Keep container dry.
- S9 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 ... (incompatible materials to be specified by the manufacturer).
- 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.
- S21 When using do not smoke.
- S22 Do not breathe dust.
- S23 Do not breathe vapour.
- S24 Avoid contact with skin.
- 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.
- 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.
- S37 Wear suitable gloves.
- 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 .... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S41 In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.
- S42 During fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S43 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).
- 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 ...°C (to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S48 To be kept wet with (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer).
- S49 Keep only in the original container.
- S50 Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
- 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; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
- S63 In case of accident by inhalation remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
- S64 If swallowed rinse mouth with water (only if person is concious).
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