Risk Phrases
Indication of Particular Risks
  • R1: Explosive when dry
  • 2: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
  • 3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
  • 4: Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds
  • 5: Heating may cause an explosion
  • 6: Explosive with or without contact with air
  • 7: May cause fire
  • 8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire
  • 9: Explosive when mixed with combustible material
  • 10: Flammable
  • 11: Highly Flammable
  • 12: Extremely Flammable
  • 14: Reacts violently with water
  • 15: Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
  • 16: Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances
  • 17: Spontaneously flammable in air
  • 18: In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture
  • 19: May form explosive peroxides
  • 20: Harmful by inhalation
  • 21: Harmful in contact with skin
  • 22: Harmful if swallowed
  • 23: Toxic by inhalation
  • 24: Toxic in contact with skin
  • 25: Toxic if swallowed
  • 26: Very Toxic by inhalation
  • 27: Very Toxic in contact with skin
  • 28: Very Toxic if swallowed
  • 29: Contact with water liberates toxic gas
  • 30: Can become highly flammable in use
  • 31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
  • 32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
  • 33: Danger of cumulative effects
  • 34: Causes burns
  • 35: Causes severe burns
  • 36: Irritating to the eyes
  • 37: Irritating to the respiratory system
  • 38: Irritating to the skin
  • 39: Danger of very serious irreversible effects
  • 40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
  • 41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
  • 42: May cause sensitization by inhalation
  • 43: May cause sensitization by skin contact
  • 44: Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
  • 45: May cause cancer
  • 46: May cause heritable genetic damage
  • 48: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
  • 49: May cause cancer by inhalation
  • 50: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms
  • 51: Toxic to aquatic organisms
  • 52: Harmful to aquatic organisms
  • 53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  • 54: Toxic to flora
  • 55: Toxic to fauna
  • 56: Toxic to soil organisms
  • 57: Toxic to bees
  • 58: May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
  • 59: Dangerous for the ozone layer
  • 60: May impair fertility
  • 61: May cause harm to the unborn child
  • 62: Possible risk of impaired fertility
  • 63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
  • 64: May cause harm to breast-fed babies
  • 65: Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
  • 66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
  • 67: Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
  • 68: Possible risk of irreversible effects
Risk Phrases
Combination of Particular Risks
  • 14/15: Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases
  • 15/29: Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas
  • 20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
  • 21/22: Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 23/24: Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
  • 24/25: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 26/27: Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 26/27/28: Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 26/28: Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
  • 27/28: Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 36/37: Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
  • 36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
  • 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
  • 37/38: Irritating to respiratory system and skin
  • 39/23: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
  • 39/23/24: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin
  • 39/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 39/23/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
  • 39/24: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
  • 39/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 39/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
  • 39/26: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
  • 39/26/27: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 39/26/27/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 39/26/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
  • 39/27: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
  • 39/27/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 39/28: Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
  • 42/43: May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
  • 48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
  • 48/20/21: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with 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
  • 48/20/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
  • 48/21: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
  • 48/21/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 48/22: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
  • 48/23: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
  • 48/23/24: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 48/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 48/23/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
  • 48/24: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
  • 48/24/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 48/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
  • 50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  • 51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  • 52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
  • 68/20: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation
  • 68/20/21: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
  • 68/20/21/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
  • 68/20/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
  • 68/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed
  • 68/21: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin
  • 68/21/22: Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects 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
  • 2: Keep out of the reach of children
  • 3: Keep in a cool place
  • 4: Keep away from living quarters
  • 5: Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 6: Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 7: Keep container tightly closed
  • 8: Keep container dry
  • 9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place
  • 12: Do not keep the container sealed
  • 13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs
  • 14: Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
  • 15: Keep away from heat
  • 16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
  • 17: Keep away from combustible material
  • 18: Handle and open container with care
  • 20: When using, do not eat or drink
  • 21: When using, do not smoke
  • 22: Do not breathe dust
  • 23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 24: Avoid contact with skin
  • 25: Avoid contact with eyes
  • 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
  • 27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
  • 28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 29: Do not empty into drains
  • 30: Never add water to this product
  • 33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges
  • 35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
  • 36: Wear suitable protective clothing
  • 37: Wear suitable gloves
  • 38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
  • 39: Wear eye/face protection
  • 40: To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 41: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
  • 42: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified)
  • 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)
  • 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
  • 46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
  • 47: Keep at temperature not exceeding ... E C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 48: Keep wetted with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 49: Keep only in the original container
  • 50: Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 51: Use only in well-ventilated areas
  • 52: Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
  • 53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
  • 56: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point
  • 57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination
  • 59: Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling
  • 60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
  • 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
  • 62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
  • 63: In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
  • 64: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)
Safety Phrases
Combination of Safety Precautions
  • 1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
  • 3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
  • 3/9/14: Keep in a cool well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer)
  • 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)
  • 3/9/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place
  • 3/14: Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
  • 7/8: Keep container tightly closed and dry
  • 7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
  • 7/47: Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)
  • 20/21:When using, do not eat, drink or smoke
  • 24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
  • 27/28: After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash imediately with plenty of.... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • 29/35: Do not empty into drains, dispose of this container and it's material in a safe way
  • 29/56: Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste-collection point
  • 36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
  • 36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
  • 36/39: Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
  • 37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
  • 47/49: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by manufacturer)
FLUKA BRAND F CODES
  • F 1 Sensitive to air and humidity.
  • F 2 Sensitive to air and CO2.
  • F 3 Hygroscopic.
  • F 4 Do not heat over …°C.   1 = 10 °C
      2 = 20 °C
      3 = 30 °C
      4 = 40 °C
      5 = 50 °C
      6 = 60 °C
      7 = 70 °C
      8 = 80 °C
      9 = 90 °C
      10 = 100 °C
      11 = 110 °C
      12 = 120 °C
      13 = 130 °C
      14 = 140 °C
      15 = 150 °C
  • F 5 Dry material may explode.
  • F 6 Reacts with acids.
  • F 7 Keep under CO2.
  • 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 Limited 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 unavoidable.
  • F 31 Do not puncture.
  • F 32 Avoid contact with heavy metal salts         especially iron salts.
  • F 33 Causes fall in blood pressure.
  • F 34 Sensitive to CO2.
  • F 35 Narcotic effects.
  • 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