Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413:reg:1:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00413
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 5/11)
Character Range: 232067–236538

should only appear on the label once.

The following precautionary statements refer to similar controls and may be combined to aid comprehensibility and to save label space:

    * IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing
    * IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

These statements could be combined to read:

    * IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash skin (or hair) with plenty of soap and water.

The label elements that apply to a flammable liquid (Category 2) and skin sensitiser (Category 1) with the precedence rules applied are:

Signal word       Danger
Hazard            Highly flammable liquid and vapour
statement         May cause an allergic skin reaction
Hazard Pictogram

Precautionary     - Keep container tightly closed.
Statements

                  - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces – No smoking.

                  Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable ignition source(s).

                  - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment.

                  - if electrostatically sensitive material is for reloading.

                  - if product is as volatile as to generate hazardous atmosphere:

                  - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

                   Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify other equipment.

                  - Use only non-sparking tools.

                  - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

                  - Wear protective gloves and eye protection/face protection

                  Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify type of equipment.

                  - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

                  Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify applicable conditions.

                  - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

                  - In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.

                  Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority to specify appropriate media..
                  - if water increases risk.

                  - IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash skin (or hair) with plenty of soap and water.

                  - Rinse skin with water/shower.

                  - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

                  - Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

                  - Specific treatment (see … on this label) …Reference to supplemental first aid instruction – Manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority may specify a cleansing agent if appropriate.

                  - Store in a well-ventilated place.

                  - Keep cool.

                  - Dispose of contents/container to …in accordance with local/regional/national/international Regulations (to be specified).

APPENDIX F – HAZARD PICTOGRAMS

The nine hazard pictograms that are representative of the physical, health and/or environmental hazards are shown below:

Pictogram       Hazard                                       Pictogram     Hazard
                - Explosive                                                - Gases under pressure
Exploding bomb                                               Gas cylinder
                - Flammability                                             - Corrosive
Flame                                                        Corrosion
                                   - Oxidising                                                     - Acute toxicity
                Flame over circle                                          Skull and crossbones
                                   - Chronic Health hazards                                        - Certain health
                                                                                                   Hazards (e.g. sensitisers)
                Health hazard                                              Exclamation mark
                                   - Environmental
                                   hazard
                Environment

Chronic health hazards include carcinogens, reproductive toxins, mutagens, specific target organ toxicants, and aspiration toxicants.

APPENDIX G – COMPARISON OF HAZARD PICTOGRAMS WITH