6.2.

Safety phrases for substances and preparations.S 1 Keep locked up — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic and corrosive substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for those substances and preparations mentioned above if sold to the general public. Keep out of the reach of children — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for all dangerous substances and preparations sold to the general public, except for those only classified as dangerous for the environment. Keep in a cool place — Applicability: — — organic peroxides, — other dangerous substances and preparations having a boiling point ≤40°C, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for organic peroxides unless S 47 is used, — recommended for other dangerous substances and preparations having a boiling point ≤40°C. Keep away from living quarters — Applicability: — — very toxic and toxic substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to very toxic and toxic substances and preparations when desirable to supplement S 13; for example when there is an inhalation risk and the substance or preparation should be stored away from living quarters. The advice is not intended to preclude proper use of the substance or preparation in living quarters. Keep contents under … (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — spontaneously flammable solid substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases, for example, sodium, potassium or white phosphorous. Keep under … (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — dangerous substances and preparations which must be kept under an inert atmosphere, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases, for example, certain organometallic compounds. Keep container tightly closed — Applicability: — — organic peroxides, — substances and preparations which can give off very toxic, toxic, harmful or extremely flammable gases, — substances and preparations which in contact with moisture give off extremely flammable gases, — highly flammable solids, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for organic peroxides, — recommended for the other fields of application mentioned above. Keep container dry — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which may react violently with water, — substances and preparations which on contact with water liberate extremely flammable gases, — substances and preparations which on contact with water liberate very toxic or toxic gases, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to the fields of application mentioned above when necessary to reinforce warnings given by R 14, R 15 in particular, and R 29. Keep container in a well-ventilated place — Applicability: — — volatile substances and preparations which may give off very toxic, toxic or harmful vapours, — extremely flammable or highly flammable liquids and extremely flammable gases, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for volatile substances and preparations which may give off very toxic, toxic or harmful vapours, — recommended for extremely flammable or highly flammable liquids or extremely flammable gases. Do not keep the container sealed — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which will by giving off gases or vapours be liable to burst the container, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to the special cases mentioned above. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic and harmful substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended when such substances and preparations are likely to be used by the general public. Keep away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — organic peroxides, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for and normally limited to organic peroxides. However, may be useful in exceptional cases when incompatibility is likely to produce a particular risk. Keep away from heat — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which may decompose or which may react spontaneously under the effect of heat, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases, for example monomers, but not assigned if risk phrases R 2, R 3 and/or R 5 have already been applied. Keep away from sources of ignition — no smoking — Applicability: — — extremely flammable or highly flammable liquids and extremely flammable gases, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for the substances and preparations mentioned above but not assigned if risk phrases R 2, R 3 and/or R 5 have already been applied. Keep away from combustible material — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which may form explosive or spontaneously flammable mixtures with combustible material, — Criteria for use: — — available for use in special cases, for example to emphasise R 8 and R 9. Handle and open container with care — Applicability: — — substances and preparations liable to produce an overpressure in the container, — substances and preparations which may form explosive peroxides, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to the abovementioned cases when there is risk of damage to the eyes and/or when the substances and preparations are likely to be used by the general public. When using do not eat or drink — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic and corrosive substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases (for example arsenic and arsenic compounds; (fluoracetates) in particular when any of these are likely to be used by the general public. When using do not smoke — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which produce toxic products on combustion. — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases (e.g. halogenated compounds). Do not breathe dust — Applicability: — — all solid substances and preparations dangerous for health, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for those substances and preparations mentioned above to which R 42 is assigned, — recommended for those substances and preparations mentioned above which are supplied in the form of an inhalable dust and for which the health hazards following inhalation are not known. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — all liquid or gaseous substances and preparations dangerous to health, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for those substances and preparations mentioned above to which R 42 is assigned, — obligatory for substances and preparations intended for use by spraying. Either S 38 or S 51 must be ascribed in addition, — recommended when it is necessary to draw the attention of the user to inhalation risks not mentioned in the risk phrases which have to be ascribed. Avoid contact with skin — Applicability: — — all substances and preparations dangerous for health, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for those substances and preparations to which R 43 has been ascribed, unless S 36 has also been ascribed, — recommended when it is necessary to draw the attention of the user to skin contact risks not mentioned in the risk phrases (e.g. paresthesia) which have to be ascribed. However, may be used to emphasise such risk phrases. Avoid contact with eyes — Applicability: — — all substances and preparations dangerous to health, — Criteria for use: — — recommended when it is necessary to draw the attention of the user to eye contact risks not mentioned in the risk phrases which have to be applied. However, may be used to emphasise such risk phrases, — recommended for substances ascribed R 34, R 35, R 36 or R 41 which are likely to be used by the general public. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice — Applicability: — — corrosive or irritant substances and preparations, — Criteria forr use: — — obligatory for corrosive substances and preparations and those to which R 41 has already been ascribed, — recommended for irritant substances and preparations to which the risk phrase R 36 has already been ascribed. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic or corrosive substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for very toxic substances and preparations to which R 27 has been ascribed and which are likely to be used by the general public. — recommended for very toxic substances and preparations to which R 27 has been ascribed used in industry. However, this safety phrase should not be used if S 36 has been ascribed. — recommended for toxic substances and preparations to which R 24 has been ascribed as well as corrosive substances and preparations which are likely to be used by the general public. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of … (to be specified by the manufacturer). — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic or corrosive substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for very toxic substances and preparations, — recommended for the other substances and preparations mentioned above, in particular when water is not the most appropriate rinsing fluid, — recommended for corrosive substances and preparations which are likely to be used by the general public. Do not empty into drains — Applicability: — — extremely or highly flammable liquids immiscible with water, — very toxic and toxic substances and preparations, — substances dangerous for the environment, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for substances dangerous for the environment and assigned the symbol ‘N’, which are likely to be used by the general public, unless this is the intended use. — recommended for other substances and preparations mentioned above which are likely to be used by the general public, unless this is the intended use. Never add water to this product — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which react violently with water, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases (e.g. sulphuric acid) and may be used, as appropriate, to give the clearest possible information, either to emphasise R 14 or as an alternative to R 14. Take precautionary measures against static discharges — Applicability: — — extremely or highly flammable substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for substances and preparations used in industry which do not absorb moisture. Virtually never used for substances and preparations as placed on the market for use by the general public. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for substances and preparations where special guidance is needed to ensure proper disposal. Wear suitable protective clothing — Applicability: — — organic peroxides, — very toxic, toxic or harmful substances and preparations, — corrosive substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for very toxic and corrosive substances and preparations, — obligatory for those substances and preparations to which either R 21 or R 24 has been ascribed, — obligatory for category 3 carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction unless the effects are produced solely by inhalation of the substance or preparation, — obligatory for organic peroxides, — recommended for toxic substances and preparations if the LD50 dermal value is unknown but the substance or preparation is likely to be toxic through skin contact, — recommended for substances and preparations used in industry which are liable to damage health by prolonged exposure. Wear suitable gloves — Applicability: — — very toxic, toxic, harmful or corrosive substances and preparations, — organic peroxides, — substances and preparations irritating to the skin or causing sensitisation by skin contact, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for very toxic and corrosive substances and preparations, — obligatory for those substances and preparations to which either R 21, R 24 or R 43 has been ascribed, — obligatory for category 3 carcinogens, mutagens and substances toxic to reproduction unless the effects are produced solely by inhalation of the substances and preparations, — obligatory for organic peroxides, — recommended for toxic substances and preparations if the LD50 dermal value is unknown but the substance or preparation is likely to be harmful by skin contact, — recommended for substances and preparations irritating to the skin. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment — Applicability: — — very toxic or toxic substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases involving the use of very toxic or toxic substances and preparations in industry or in agriculture. Wear eye/face protection — Applicability: — — organic peroxides, — corrosive substances and preparations, including irritants which give rise to risk of serious damage to the eyes. — very toxic and toxic substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for those substances and preparations to which R 34, R 35 or R 41 have been ascribed, — obligatory for organic peroxides, — recommended when it is necessary to draw the attention of the user to eye contact risks not mentioned in the risk phrases which have to be ascribed, — normally limited to exceptional cases for very toxic and toxic substances and preparations, where there is a risk of splashing and they are likely to be easily absorbed by the skin. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use … (to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to those dangerous substances and preparations for which water is not considered to be a suitable cleansing agent (e.g. where absorption by powdered material, dissolution by solvent, etc. is necessary) and where it is important for health and/or safety reasons to provide a warning on the label. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes — Applicability: — — dangerous substances and preparations which on combustion give off very toxic or toxic gases, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases. During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — substances and preparations intended for such use but which may endanger the health and safety of the user unless proper precautions are taken, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases. 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) — Applicability: — — extremely flammable, highly flammable and flammable substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for substances and preparations which, in contact with water or damp air, evolve extremely flammable gases, — recommended for extremely flammable, highly flammable and flammable substances and preparations, particularly when they are immiscible with water. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). — Applicability: — — very toxic substances and preparations, — toxic and corrosive substances and preparations, — substances and preparations causing sensitisation by inhalation, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for the substances and preparations mentioned above. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label — Applicability — — all dangerous substances and preparations other than those which are very toxic, toxic, corrosive or dangerous to the environment, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for all dangerous substances and preparations mentioned above which are likely to be used by the general public, unless there is no reason for fear any danger from swallowing, particularly by children. Keep at temperature not exceeding … °C (to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which become unstable at a certain temperature, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases (e.g. certain organic peroxides). Keep wetted with … (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which may become very sensitive to sparks, friction or impact if allowed to dry out, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to special cases, for example nitrocelluloses. Keep only in the original container — Applicability: — — substances and preparations sensitive to catalytic decomposition, — Criteria for use: — — substances and preparations sensitive to catalytic decomposition, for example certain organic peroxides. Do not mix with … (to be specified by the manufacturer) — Applicability: — — substances and preparations which may react with the specified product to evolve very toxic or toxic gases, — organic peroxides, — Criteria for use — — recommended for substances and preparations mentioned above which are likely to be used by the general public, when it is a better alternative to R 31 or R 32, — obligatory with certain peroxides which may give violent reaction with accelerators or promoters. Use only in well-ventilated areas — Applicability: — — substances and preparations likely to or intended to produce vapours, dusts, sprays, fumes, mists, etc. which give rise to inhalation risks or to a fire or explosion risk, — Criteria for use: — — recommended when use of S 38 would not be appropriate. Thus important when such substances and preparations are likely to be used by the general public. Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas — Applicability: — — volatile, very toxic, toxic and harmful substances and preparations containing them, — Criteria for use: — — recommended when damage to health is likely to be caused by prolonged exposure to these substances by reason of their volatilisation from large treated surfaces in the home or other enclosed places where persons congregate. Avoid exposure — Obtain special instructions before use — Applicability: — — substances and preparations that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic to reproduction, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for the abovementioned substances and preparations to which at least one of the following R-phrases has been assigned: R 45, R 46, R 49, R 60 or R 61. Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for all dangerous substances and preparations likely to be used by the general public for which special disposal is required. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination — Applicability: — — substances which have been assigned the symbol ‘N’, — Criteria for use: — — normally limited to substances not likely to be used by the general public. Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for substances dangerous for the ozone layer, — recommended for other substances and preparations for which recovery/recycling is recommended. This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste — Applicability: — — all dangerous substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for substances and preparations not likely to be used by the general public and where S 35 is not assigned. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet — Applicability: — — substances dangerous for the environment, — Criteria for use: — — normally used for substances which have been assigned the symbol ‘N’, — recommended for all substances classified dangerous for the environment not covered above. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. — Applicability: — — substances and preparations classified as harmful with R 65 in accordance with the criteria in section 3.2.3, — not applicable to substances and preparations which are placed on the market in aerosol containers (or in containers fitted with a sealed spray attachment), see sections 8 and 9, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for substances and preparations metioned above, if sold to, or likely to be used by the general public, except when S 45 or S 46 are obligatory, — recommended for the substances and preparations mentioned above when used in industry, except where S 45 or S 46 are obligatory, In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest — Applicability: — — very toxic and toxic substances and preparations (gases, vapours, particulates, volatile liquids), — substances and preparations causing respiratory sensitisation, — Criteria for use: — — obligatory for substances and preparation to which R 26, R 23 or R 42 has been assigned which are likely to be used by the general public in a way which could result in inhalation If swallowed, rinse mouth with water, (only if the person is conscious). — Applicability: — — corrosive or irritant substances and preparations, — Criteria for use: — — recommended for the above substances and preparations which are likely to be used by the general public and where the above treatment is suitable.