Risk & Safety Codes
EC Hazard Symbols - Pictograms
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| Explosive | Oxidizing | Extremely Flammable or Highly Flammable | Very Toxic or Toxic | Harmful or Irritant | Corrosive | Dangerous for the environment |
EC Risk and Safety Phrases
Hazardous products listed in this catalogue are marked with R and S numbers as assigned to the Risk and Safety phrases under EC legislation.
Indication of particular risks
| R1 | Explosive when dry. | R35 | Causes severe burns. | |
| R2 | Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. | R36 | Irritating to eyes. | |
| R3 | Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition. | R37 | Irritating to respiratory system. | |
| R4 | Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds. | R38 | Irritating to skin. | |
| R5 | Heating may cause an explosion. | R39 | Danger of very serious irreversible effects. | |
| R6 | Explosive with or without contact with air. | R40 | Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. | |
| R7 | May cause fire. | R41 | Risk of serious damage to eyes. | |
| R8 | Contact with combustible material may cause fire. | R42 | May cause sensitization by inhalation. | |
| R9 | Explosive when mixed with combustible material. | R43 | May cause sensitization by skin contact. | |
| R10 | Flammable. | R44 | Risk of explosion if heated under confinement. | |
| R11 | Highly flammable. | R45 | May cause cancer. | |
| R12 | Extremely flammable. | R46 | May cause heritable genetic damage. | |
| R14 | Reacts violently with water. | R48 | Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. | |
| R15 | Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. | R49 | May cause cancer by inhalation. | |
| R16 | Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances. | R50 | Very toxic to aquatic organisms. | |
| R17 | Spontaneously flammable in air. | R51 | Toxic to aquatic organisms. | |
| R18 | In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture. | R52 | Harmful to aquatic organisms. - | |
| R19 | May form explosive peroxides. | R53 | May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | |
| R20 | Harmful by inhalation. | R54 | Toxic to flora. | |
| R21 | Harmful in contact with skin. | R55 | Toxic to fauna. | |
| R22 | Harmful if swallowed. | R56 | Toxic to soil organisms. | |
| R23 | Toxic by inhalation. | R57 | Toxic to bees. | |
| R24 | Toxic in contact with skin. | R58 | May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. | |
| R25 | Toxic if swallowed. | R59 | Dangerous for the ozone layer. | |
| R26 | Very toxic by inhalation. | R60 | May impair fertility. | |
| R27 | Very toxic in contact with skin. | R61 | May cause harm to the unborn child. | |
| R28 | Very toxic if swallowed. | R62 | Possible risk of impaired fertility. | |
| R29 | Contact with water liberates toxic gas. | R63 | Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. | |
| R30 | Con become highly flammable in use. | R64 | May cause harm to breastfed babies. | |
| R31 | Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. | R65 | Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. | |
| R32 | Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. | R66 | Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. | |
| R33 | Danger of cumulative effects. | R67 | Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. | |
| R34 | Causes burns. | R68 | Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
Combination of particular risks
| R14/15 | Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. | R39/26/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and, if swallowed. | |
| RI 5/29 | Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas. | R39/27 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin. | |
| R20/21 | harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. | R39/27/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R20/21/22 | Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R39/28 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. | |
| R20/22 | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. | R42/43 | May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. | |
| R21/22 | Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R48/20 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. | |
| R23/24 | Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin. | R48/20/21 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin. | |
| R23/24/25 | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R48/20/21/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R23/25 | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. | R48/20/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. | |
| R24/25 | Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R48/21 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. | |
| R26/27 | Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin. | R48/21/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R26/27/28 | Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R48/22 | Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. | |
| R26/28 | Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. | R48/23 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. | |
| R27/28 | Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R48/23/24 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin. | |
| R36/37 | Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. | R48/23/24/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R36/37/38 | Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. | R48/23/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. | |
| R36/38 | Irritating to eyes and skin. | R48/24 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. | |
| R37/38 | Irritating to respiratory system and skin. | R48/24/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R39/23 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation. | R48/25 | Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. | |
| R39/23/24 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin. | R50/53 | Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | |
| R39/23/24/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R51/53 | Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | |
| R39/23/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed. | R52/53 | Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | |
| R39/24 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin. | R68/20 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation. | |
| R39/24/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed. | R68/20/21 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin. | |
| R39/25 | Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. | R68/20/21/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. | |
| R39/26 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation. | R68/20/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed. | |
| R39/26/27 | Very toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin. | R68/21 | Harmful:, possible risk of irreversible effects 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. | R68/21/22 | Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed, |
Indication of safety precautions required
| S1 | Keep locked up. | S28i | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of propylene glycol. | |
| S2 | Keep out of the reach of children. | S28j | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of propylene glycol 400 (Roticlean). | |
| S3 | Keep in a cool place. | S29 | Do not empty into drains. | |
| S4 | Keep away from living quarters. | S30 | Never add water to this product. | |
| S5 | Keep contents under... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer). | S33 | Take precautionary measures against static discharges. | |
| S6 | Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer). | S35 | This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. | |
| S7 | Keep container tightly closed. | S36 | Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| S8 | Keep container dry. | S31 | Wear suitable gloves. | |
| S9 | Keep container in a well-ventilated place. | S38 | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. | |
| S12 | Do not keep the container sealed. | S39 | Wear eye/face protection. | |
| S13 | Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. | S40 | To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S14 | Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). | S40a | To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use plenty of water. | |
| S14a | Keep away from acids, alkalis, heavy metal salts and reducing substances. | S40b | To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use diluted alkaline solution. | |
| S14b | From reducing substances (e.g. amines), acids, alkalis and heavy metal compounds (e.g. activators, drying agents, metallic soaps). | S40c | To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use iodized active carbon. | |
| S15 | Keep away from heat. | S41 | In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. | |
| S16 | Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. | S42 | During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S17 | Keep away from combustible material. | S42a | During fumigation wear suitable respiratory equipment. | |
| S18 | Handle and open container with care. | S42b | During spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment. | |
| S20 | When using do not eat or drink. | S43 | In case of fire, use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire fighting equipment. If water increases risk, odd 'Never use water') | |
| S21 | When using do not smoke. | S43a | For extinguishing, use sand, earth, powder or foam. | |
| S22 | Do not breathe dust. | S43b | Never use water. | |
| S23 | Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). | S45 | In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). | |
| S23a | Do not breathe vapour/aerosol. | S46 | If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
| S23b | Do not breathe gas/vapour. | S47 | Keep at temperature not exceeding °C (to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S23c | Do not breathe gas/vapour/aerosol. | S48 | Keep wet with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S23d | Do not breathe vapour. | S48a | Keep wet with water. | |
| S23e | Do not breathe aerosol. | S49 | Keep only in the original container. | |
| S23f | Do not breathe gas. | S50 | Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S23g | Do not breathe smoke. | S50a | Do not mix with peroxide activators and reducing agents. | |
| S24 | Avoid contact with skin. | S50b | Do not mix with acids, | |
| S25 | Avoid contact with eyes. | S50c | Do not mix with alkali. | |
| S26 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. | S50d | Do not mix with other chemicals. | |
| S27 | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. | S51 | Use only in well-ventilated areas. | |
| S28 | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S52 | Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas. | |
| S28a | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. | S53 | Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. | |
| S28b | After contact with skin, wash immediately with water and soap. | S56 | Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. | |
| S28c | After contact with skin, wash immediately with acetic acid 3% and plenty of water. | S57 | Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. | |
| S28d | After contact with skin, wash immediately with polyethylene glycol, followed by plenty of water. | S59 | Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. | |
| S28e | After contact with skin, wash off immediately with cooking oil or acetic acid 0.5 -1%, then cleanse thoroughly with soap and water. | S60 | This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste | |
| S28f | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of polyethylene glycol/ethanol (1:1). | S61 | Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. | |
| S28g | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of cuprous sulfate solution 2%. | S62 | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
| S28h | After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of Lutrol. | S63 | In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. |
Combination of safety precautions required
| S1/2 | Keep locked up and out of reach of children. | S3/9/14e | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from iron, water, alkali. | |
| S20/21 | When using do not eat, drink or smoke. | S3/9/14f | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from cellulose. | |
| S24/25 | Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | S3/9/14g | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from highly flammable substances. | |
| S27/28 | After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S3/9/14/49 | Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). | |
| S27/28a | After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water. | S3/9/14/49a | Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place away from acids. | |
| S27/28b | After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. | S3/9/14/49b | Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place away from alkali. | |
| S29/35 | Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way. | S3/9/14/49c | Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place away from metals. | |
| S29/56 | Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point. | S3/9/14/49d | Keep only in the original container in a cool well ventilated place away from metal salts. | |
| S3/14 | Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). | S3/9/14/49e | Store only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place away from iron, water and alkaline solution. | |
| S3/14a | Keep in a cool place away from acids. | S3/9/14/49f | Store only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place away from cellulose. | |
| S3/14b | Keep in a cool place away from alkali. | S3/9/14/49g | Store only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place away from highly flammable substances. | |
| S3/14c | Keep in a cool place away from metals. | S3/9/49 | Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place. | |
| S3/14d | Keep in a cool place away from metal salts. | S36/37 | Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. | |
| S3/14e | Keep in a cool place away from iron, water, alkali. | S36/37/39 | Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| S3/7 | Keep container tightly closed in a cool place. | S36/39 | Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection, | |
| S3/9/14 | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). | S37/39 | Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| S3/9/14a | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from acids. | S47/49 | Keep only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding °C (to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S3/9/141b | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from alkali. | S47/49a | Store only in the original container at a temperature not exceeding: | |
| S3/9/14c | Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from metals. | S7/47 | Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding °C (to be specified by the manufacturer). | |
| S3/9/14d | Keep in o cool, well-ventilated place away from metal salts. | S7/8 | Keep container tightly closed and dry. |
