Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413:reg:650:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 650 (pt 1/4)
Character Range: 74609–77545

650     Various substances
        Do not use this family. Instead, use the families or sub-families mentioned above.

APPENDIX D – APPLICATION OF LABEL ELEMENTS
This appendix is intended to provide guidance for the application of an appropriate signal word, and appropriate hazard pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements. The tables at the end of this appendix specify the signal word, hazard pictograms, hazard statements and precautionary statements that apply to each hazard class and category.

Structure of Hazard Statement Text
All of the hazard statement text that appears in bold should appear on the label, except as otherwise specified.
All of the information that appears in italics should appear as part of the hazard statement,
where applicable.
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 on a label.

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.
All of the precautionary statement text that appears in bold should appear on the label, except
as otherwise specified.
To provide flexibility in the application of precautionary phrases, a combination of statements may be used to save label space and improve the readability of phrases. A combination of phrases can also be useful for different types of hazard where the precautionary behaviour is similar.
When a forward-slash or diagonal mark [/] appears in a precautionary statement text, it indicates that a choice has to be made between the phrases they separate
When three full stops […] appear in a precautionary statement text, it indicates that all applicable conditions are not listed.
When text in the precautionary statement text appears in italics, this indicates that specific conditions apply to the use or allocation of the precautionary statement. This may relate to conditions attaching to either the general use of a precautionary statement or its use for a particular hazard class and/or hazard category. The text in italics is not intended to be present
on a label.
The precautionary statements included in the following matrices cover general emergency response and first-aid information. 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
The precautionary statement codes that are 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 on a label.

Precautionary Statement Formed from a Combination