Risk Phrases

Indication of Particular Risks
R1
Explosive when dry
24
Toxic in contact with skin
46
May cause heritable genetic damage
2
Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
25
Toxic if swallowed
48
Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
3
Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
26
Very Toxic by inhalation
49
May cause cancer by inhalation
4
Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds
27
Very Toxic in contact with skin
50
Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
5
Heating may cause an explosion
28
Very Toxic if swallowed
51
Toxic to aquatic organisms
6
Explosive with or without contact with air
29
Contact with water liberates toxic gas
52
Harmful to aquatic organisms
7
May cause fire
30
Can become highly flammable in use
53
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
8
Contact with combustible material may cause fire
31
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
54
Toxic to flora
9
Explosive when mixed with combustible material
32
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
55
Toxic to fauna
10
Flammable
33
Danger of cumulative effects
56
Toxic to soil organisms
11
Highly Flammable
34
Causes burns
57
Toxic to bees
12
Extremely Flammable
35
Causes severe burns
58
May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
14
Reacts violently with water
36
Irritating to the eyes
59
Dangerous for the ozone layer
15
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
37
Irritating to the respiratory system
60
May impair fertility
16
Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances
38
Irritating to the skin
61
May cause harm to the unborn child
17
Spontaneously flammable in air
39
Danger of very serious irreversible effects
62
Possible risk of impaired fertility
18
In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture
40
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
63
Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
19
May form explosive peroxides
41
Risk of serious damage to eyes
64
May cause harm to breast-fed babies
20
Harmful by inhalation
42
May cause sensitization by inhalation
65
Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
21
Harmful in contact with skin
43
May cause sensitization by skin contact
66
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
22
Harmful if swallowed
44
Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
67
Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
23
Toxic by inhalation
45
May cause cancer
68
Possible risk of irreversible effects
Combination of Particular Risks
14/15
Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases
39/23/24
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin
48/21/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
15/29
Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas
39/23/24/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
48/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
20/21
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
39/23/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
48/23
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
20/21/22
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/24
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
48/23/24
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin
20/22
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
39/24/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
48/23/24/25
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
21/22
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/25
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
48/23/25
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
23/24
Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
39/26
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
48/24
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
23/24/25
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/26/27
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
48/24/25
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
23/25
Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
39/26/27/28
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
48/25
Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
24/25
Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/26/28
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
50/53
Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
26/27
Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
39/27
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
51/53
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
26/27/28
Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/27/28
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
52/53
Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
26/28
Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
39/28
Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
68/20
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation
27/28
Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
42/43
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
68/20/21
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
36/37
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
48/20
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
68/20/21/22
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
48/20/21
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin
68/20/22
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
36/38
Irritating to eyes and 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
68/22
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed
37/38
Irritating to respiratory system and skin
48/20/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
68/21
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin
39/23
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
48/21
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
68/21/22
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
39/23/24
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin
48/21/22
Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure 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
22
Do not breathe dust
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)
2
Keep out of the reach of children
23
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
45
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
3
Keep in a cool place
24
Avoid contact with skin
46
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
4
Keep away from living quarters
25
Avoid contact with eyes
47
Keep at temperature not exceeding ... E C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
5
Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
48
Keep wetted with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
6
Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
27
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
49
Keep only in the original container
7
Keep container tightly closed
28
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
50
Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
8
Keep container dry
29
Do not empty into drains
51
Use only in well-ventilated areas
9
Keep container in a well-ventilated place
30
Never add water to this product
52
Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
12
Do not keep the container sealed
33
Take precautionary measures against static discharges
53
Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
13
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
35
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
56
Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point
14
Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
36
Wear suitable protective clothing
57
Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination
15
Keep away from heat
37
Wear suitable gloves
59
Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling
16
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
38
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
60
This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
17
Keep away from combustible material
39
Wear eye/face protection
61
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
18
Handle and open container with care
40
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
62
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
20
When using, do not eat or drink
41
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
63
In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
21
When using, do not smoke
42
During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified)
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
7/9
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
29/56
Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste-collection point
3/7
Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
7/47
Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)
36/37
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
3/9/14
Keep in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer)
20/21
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke
36/37/39
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
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)
24/25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
36/39
Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
3/9/49
Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place
27/28
After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash imediately with plenty of.... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
37/39
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
3/14
Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
29/35
Do not empty into drains, dispose of this container and it's material in a safe way
47/49
Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)
7/8
Keep container tightly closed and dry

FLUKA BRAND F CODES

F 1 Sensitive to air and humidity
140 °C
F 20 Not to be swallowed
F 2 Sensitive to air and CO2
150 °C
F 21 Sensitive to humidity
F 3 Hygroscopic
F 5 Dry material may explode
F 22 Keep dust-free in the dark
F 4 Do not heat over …°C
F 6 Reacts with acids
F 23 Sensitive to air
10 °C
F 7 Keep under CO2
F 24 Spontaneously flammable with alcohol
20 °C
F 8 Photosensitive
F 25 Keep under CO
30 °C
F 9 Keep under nitrogen
F 26 Before distillation test for absence of peroxides
40 °C
F 10 Keep under argon
F 27 Cool before opening
50 °C
F 11 Keep under inert gas
F 28 May become cloudy (Polyformaldehyde)
60 °C
F 12 Shake before use
F 29 Spontaneously flammable when dry
70 °C
F 13 Malodorous
F 30 Sediment unavoidable
80 °C
F 14 Carefully observe warning label
F 31 Do not puncture
90 °C
F 15 Limited shelf life
F 32 Avoid contact with heavy metal salts especially iron salts
100 °C
F 16 Decomposes easily
F 33 Causes fall in blood pressure
110 °C
F 17 May decompose by explosion
F 34 Sensitive to CO2
120 °C
F 18 Must be handled by instructed people only
F 35 Narcotic effects
130 °C
F 19 Lachrymator
F 36 Extremely sensitive to air

PICTOGRAMS AND HAZARD CODES

B Biohazard
F Highly Flammable
F+ Extremely Flammable
O Oxidizing
C Corrosive
Xn Harmful
Xi Irritant
R Radioactive
E Explosive
N Dangerous for the environment
T Toxic
T+ Very Toxic