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EC
Safety Phrases
Under EC legislation, data
sheets available in the UK now contain codes for certain
"safety phrases", shown as S1, S17 etc. These phrases
are also extensively used elsewhere in the world. Safety phrase
codes have the following meanings:
- S1 Keep
locked up.
- S2 Keep out
of the reach of children.
- S3 Keep in a
cool place.
- S4 Keep away
from living quarters.
- S5 Keep
contents under ... (there follows the name of a
liquid).
- S6 Keep under
... (there follows the name of an inert gas).
- S7 Keep
container tightly closed.
- S8 Keep
container dry.
- S9 Keep
container in a well-ventilated place.
- S12 Do not
keep the container sealed.
- S13 Keep away
from food, drink and animal foodstuffs.
- S14 Keep away
from ... (a list of incompatible materials will
follow).
- S15 Keep away
from heat.
- S16 Keep away
from sources of ignition.
- S17 Keep away
from combustible material.
- S18 Handle
and open container with care.
- S20 When
using, do not eat or drink.
- S21 When
using do not smoke.
- S22 Do not
breathe dust.
- S23 Do not
breathe vapour.
- S24 Avoid
contact with skin.
- S25 Avoid
contact with eyes.
- S26 In case
of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
- S27 Take off
immediately all contaminated clothing.
- S28 After
contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty
of soap-suds.
- S29 Do not
empty into drains.
- S30 Never add
water to this product.
- S33 Take
precautionary measures against static discharges.
- S35 This
material and its container must be disposed of in
a safe way.
- S36 Wear
suitable protective clothing.
- S37 Wear
suitable gloves.
- S38 In case
of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment.
- S39 Wear eye
/ face protection.
- S40 To clean
the floor and all objects contaminated by this
material, use .... (there follows suitable
cleaning material).
- S41 In case
of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.
- S42 During
fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
- S43 In case
of fire use ... (there follows the type of
fire-fighting equipment to be used.)
- S45 In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label whenever
possible.)
- S46 If
swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and
show this container or label.
- S47 Keep at
temperature not exceeding...
- S48 To be
kept wet with (there follows a material name).
- S49 Keep only
in the original container.
- S50 Do not
mix with ...
- S51 Use only
in well ventilated areas.
- S52 Not
recommended for interior use on large surface
areas.
- S53 Avoid
exposure - obtain special instructions before
use.
- S56 Dispose
of this material and its container at hazardous
or special waste collection point.
- S57 Use
appropriate container to avoid environmental
contamination.
- S59 Refer to
manufacturer / supplier for information on
recovery / recycling.
- S60 This
material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
- S61 Avoid
release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions / safety data sheets.
- S62 If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical
advice immediately and show this container or
label.
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