Safety Details

Safety Details




Risk Pharses (R)

R 1 Explosive When dry.
R 2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R 3 Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition.
R 4 Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds.
R 5 Heating may cause an explosion.
R 6 Explosive with or without contact with air.
R 7 May cause fire.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R 9 Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
R 10 Flammable.
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 12 Extremely flammable.
R 13 Extremely flammable liquified gas.
R 14 Reacts violently with water.
R 15 Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases.
R 16 Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances.
R 17 Spontaneously flammable in air.
R 18 In use, may from flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
R 19 May form explosive peroxides.
R 20 Harmful by inhalation.
R 21 Harmful in contact with skin
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 23 Toxic by inhalation.
R 24 Toxic in contact with skin.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 27 Very toxic in contact with skin.
R 28 Very toxic if swallowed.
R 29 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R 30 Can become highly flammable in use.
R 31 Contact with acids
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 34 Causes burns
R 35 Causes severe burns.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
R 39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
R 40 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 42 May cause sensitization by inhalation.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R 44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 47 May cause birth defects.
R 48 Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R 51 Toxic to aquatic organisms.
R 52 Harmful to aquatic organisms.
R 53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 54 Toxic to flora.
R 55 Toxic to fauna.
R 56 Toxic to soil organisms.
R 57 Toxic to bees.
R 58 May cause long-term adverse in the environment.
R 59 Dangerous for the ozone layer

Combination Riskphrases

R 14/15 Reacts violently with water liberating highly flammable gases.
R 15/29 Contact with water liberates toxic, highly flammable gas.
R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin if swallowed.
R 23/24 Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 23/25 Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R 24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 26/27 Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 27/28 Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 39/23 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation.
R 39/24 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin.
R 39/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.
R 39/23/24 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 39/23/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed.
R 39/24/25 Toxic : danger or very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effect through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 39/26 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation.
R 39/27 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin.
R 39/28 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.
R 39/26/27 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 39/26/28 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
R 39/27/28 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 39/26/27/28 Very toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 40/20 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
R 40/21 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin.
R 40/22 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed.
R 40/20/21 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 40/21/22 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 40/20/21/22 Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
R 48/20 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R 48/21 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin.
R 48/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
R 48/20/21 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 48/20/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed.
R 48/21/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 48/20/21/22 Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 48/23 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R 48/24 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
R 48/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed.
R 48/23/24 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin.
R 48/23/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation & of swallowed.
R 4824/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 48/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Safety Pharses (S)

S 1 Keep locked up
S 2 Keep out of reach of children.
S 3 Keep in cool place.
S 4 Keep away from living quarters.
S 5 Keep contents under.. (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
S 6 Keep under … (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 8 Keep container dry.
S 9 Keep container in a well ventilated place.
S 12 Do not keep the container sealed.
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S 14 Keep away from… (incompetable materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
S 15 Keep away from heat.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition No smoking.
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 18 Handle and open container with care.
S 20 When using do not eat or drink.
S 21 When using do not smoking.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of..(to be specified by the manufacturer)
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 30 Never add water to this product.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S 34 Avoid shock and friction.
S 35 This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 38 In case of insufficient Ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.
S 40 To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use… (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S 41 In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
S 42 During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified).
S 43 In case of fire, use..(indicated in the space the precise type of fire fighting equipment. If water increases the risk, add-never use water).
S 44 If you feel unwell, seek, medical advice (show the label where possible).
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell., seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S 46 If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
S 47 Keep at temperature no exceeding.. C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S 48 Keep wetted with … (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
S 49 Keep only in the original container.
S 50 Do not mix with .. (to be a specified by the manufacturer).
S 51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S 52 Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas.
S 53 Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use instruction.
S 54 Obtain the consent of pollution control authorities before discharging to wastewater treatment plants.
S 55 Treat using the best available techniques before discharge into drains or the aquatic environment.
S 56 Do not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorised waste collection point.
S 57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
S 58 To be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 59 Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
S 60 This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

Combination Safety Phrases

s 1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
s 3/7/9 Keep container tightly closed in a cool well-ventillated place.
s 3/9 Keep in a cool well-ventilated pace.
s 3/9/14 Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from … (incompatible material to be indicated by the manufacturer)
s 3/914/49 Keep only in the original container in a cool wellventilated place away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).
s 3/9/49 Keep only in the original container in a cool wellventilated place.
s 3/14 Keep in a cool place away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer).
s 7/8 Keep container tightly closed and dry.
s 7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in well-ventilated place.
s 20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
s 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
s 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
s 36/39 Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection.
s 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
s 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pro
s 47/49 Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding .. C (to be specified by the manufacturer).

Disposal Pharses

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

Disposable Methods

Criteria EXPLOSIVE Precaution
Certain substances react exothermically thus generating gases. These may even explode on heating. Therefore storage is wet i.e. Under water or a suitable solvent. Avoid impact, Knocks, Sparks, Friction Fire & Heat.
Criteria OXIDISING Precaution
Certain substance mainly through oxygen evolution increase the fire hazard & the intensity of a fire. Avoid contact with flammable substances. Risk of ignition ! The substance promotes fire once started & impedes fire fighting.

Hazardous Pictograms And Precautions

Criteria Old Pictogram New Pictogram Pictogram Description Precaution
Certain substances react exothermically thus generating gases. These may even explode on heating. Therefore storage is wet i.e. under water or a suitable solvent. Exploding bomb Avoid impact, Knocks, Sparks, Friction,Fire & Heat.
Certain substances mainly through oxygen evolution increase the fire hazard and the intensity of a fire. Flame over circle Avoid contact with flammable substances. Risk of ignition! The substance promotes fire once started & impedes fire-fighting.
Certain substances in contact with human body can cause severe damage to health & sometimes be lethal. Especially carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic toxic effect. Skull and crossbones All contacts must be avoided, as severe or even lethal damage to health cannot be excluded. Particularly attention is drawn to the carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic risk associated with certain substances.
Certain gases under pressure like Compressed gases, Liquefied gases, Refrigerated liquefied gases, Dissolved gases etc. may pressurized and may explode, rocket or damage health if heated, ruptured or leaking. Gas Cylinder Secure cylinders upright with a chain or strap in a proper cylinder cart. Ensure valves are completely closed and use proper warning signs in areas where cylinders are stored.Keep cylinders in a location free from vehicle traffic, excessive heat and electrical circuits.
Liquids with a flash point below 0°C & boiling point of 35°C or below are EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. Liquids with a flash point of below 21°C are HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Liquids with a flash point of 21°C or more & below or equal to 55°C are FLAMMABLE. Flame Keep away from naked flames, sparks & sources of heat.
Certain substances cause total damage to living tissues. Corrosive Take special measures to protect eyes, skin & clothes. Do not inhale vapors. Seek medical advice, if unwell.
Certain substances which are in prolonged or repeatedly in contact with the skin may cause inflammation. Exclamation mark Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapors.
Certain substances liberate various things into aquatic and non-aquatic environment causing damage to the ecosystems. Environment Depending on the risk potential do not allow to enter sewerage systems, soil or environment.
Certain substances in contact with human body can cause severe damage to health & sometimes be lethal. Especially carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic toxic effect. Health hazard All contacts must be avoided, as severe or even lethal damage to health cannot be excluded. Particularly attention is drawn to the carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic risk associated with certain substances.