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elements relating to particular hazard classes and categories should be used. General elements not linked in particular to a certain hazard class or category should also be used, where appropriate.
The precautionary statements included in the following matrix cover general emergency response and first-aid. For some specific chemicals, supplementary first aid, treatment measures or specific antidotes or cleansing materials may be required. Poisons Centres and/or medical practitioners or specialist advice should be sought in such situations and included on labels where appropriate.

C1. Structure of hazard statement text
The text in bold should appear in the SDS, except as otherwise specified. The information in italics should also appear as part of the hazard statement in the SDS when the information is known, for example:
                  "Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)".
The hazard statement codes shown in the tables are intended to be used for reference purposes only. They are not part of the hazard statement text and should not be used to replace it in the SDS.

C2. Structure of precautionary statement text
There are five types of precautionary statements: general, prevention, response (in case of accidental spillage or exposure, emergency response and first aid), storage and disposal.
The core parts of the precautionary statements are shown in bold print. This is the text that should appear in the SDS, except as otherwise specified.
The precautionary statement codes used in the tables are intended to be used for reference purposes only. They are not part of the precautionary statement text and should not be used to replace it in the SDS.
To provide flexibility in the application of precautionary phrases, a combination of statements may be used to improve the readability of phrases. Combinations of phrases can also be useful for different types of hazard where the precautionary behaviour is similar. For example:
              "Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame and store in a cool well ventilated place".
Where precautionary statements have been modified or combined, clear plain language is essential to convey information on precautionary behaviour.
When a backslash or diagonal mark [/] appears in a precautionary statement text, it indicates that
a choice has to be made between the phrases they separate. For example, in P280 "Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection" could read "Wear eye protection" where the hazard classification does not warrant the additional personal protective equipment.
When three full stops […] appear in a precautionary statement text, they indicate that all applicable conditions are not listed. For example, in P241 "Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.", the use of