Advisory statements using descriptive or nondirective terms enable the user to more clearly distinguish advisory statements from mandatory statements which direct the user to take specific actions. Below is a list of sample, hypothetical advisory statements under different label categories. The best advisory statements describe the recommended action and the reason it is recommended. Precautionary Statements 1. Latex gloves are recommended.
Latex gloves provide the best protection.
Sensitized persons should avoid further contact with and reuse of contaminated clothing. Contacting or reusing contaminated clothing can cause skin reactions in sensitized persons. It is preferable to open containers of aluminum phosphide products in open air as under certain conditions they may flash upon opening. Containers may also be opened near a fan or other appropriate ventilation which will rapidly exhaust contaminated air. Opening aluminum phosphide containers outdoors or indoors near a fan or other ventilation assures that the gas will be rapidly dispersed or evacuated if the product flashes upon opening.