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Risk and Safety Statements

Risk and Safety Statements ( identical used as: R/S numbers, R/S statements, R/S sentences, R/S phrases ) belongs to the system of hazard codes and phrases for the labeling of dangerous compounds and chemicals. The R/S declaration of a compound contain of a risk part (R) and a safety part (S). Each Part is followed by a mixture of index numbers, which corresponds to a certain phrase.

Risk phrases - particular

Code	Phrase
R1	Explosive when dry
R2	Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
R3	Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition
R4	Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds
R5	Heating may cause an explosion
R6	Explosive with or without contact with air
R7	May cause fire
R8	Contact with combustible material may cause fire
R9	Explosive when mixed with combustible material
R10	Flammable
R11	Highly flammable
R12	Extremely flammable
R14	Reacts violently with water
R15	Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
R16	Explosive when mixed with oxidising substances
R17	Spontaneously flammable in air
R18	In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture
R19	May form explosive peroxides
R20	Harmful by inhalation
R21	Harmful in contact with skin
R22	Harmful if swallowed
R23	Toxic by inhalation
R24	Toxic in contact with skin
R25	Toxic if swallowed
R26	Very toxic by inhalation
R27	Very toxic in contact with skin
R28	Very toxic if swallowed
R29	Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
R30	Can become highly flammable in use
R31	Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
R32	Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
R33	Danger of cumulative effects
R34	Causes burns
R35	Causes severe burns
R36	Irritating to eyes
R37	Irritating to respiratory system
R38	Irritating to skin
R39	Danger of very serious irreversible effects
R40	Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R41	Risk of serious damage to eyes
R42	May cause sensitisation by inhalation
R43	May cause sensitisation by skin contact
R44	Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
R45	May cause cancer
R46	May cause inheritable genetic damage
R48	Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
R49	May cause cancer by inhalation
R50	Very toxic to aquatic organisms
R51	Toxic to aquatic organisms
R52	Harmful to aquatic organisms
R53	May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R54	Toxic to flora
R55	Toxic to fauna
R56	Toxic to soil organisms
R57	Toxic to bees
R58	May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
R59	Dangerous for the ozone layer
R60	May impair fertility
R61	May cause harm to the unborn child
R62	Possible risk of impaired fertility
R63	Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
R64	May cause harm to breast-fed babies
R65	Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R66	Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
R67	Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
R68	Possible risk of irreversible effects

Risk phrases - combination

Code	Phrase
R14/15	Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases
R15/29	Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gases
R14/15/29	Reacts violently with water, liberating toxic, extremely flammable gases
R20/21	Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R20/22	Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
R20/21/22	Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R21/22	Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R23/24	Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
R23/25	Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R23/24/25	Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R24/25	Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
R26/27	Very toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin
R26/28	Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed
R26/27/28	Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R27/28	Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
R36/37	Irritating to eyes and respiratory system
R36/38	Irritating to eyes and skin
R36/37/38	Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
R37/38	Irritating to respiratory system and skin
R39/23	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
R39/24	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
R39/25	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
R39/23/24	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
R39/23/25	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
R39/24/25	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
R39/23/24/25	Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R39/26	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation
R39/27	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin
R39/28	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed
R39/26/27	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
R39/26/28	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
R39/27/28	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
R39/26/27/28	Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R42/43	May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
R45/46	May cause cancer and heritable genetic damage
R48/20	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R48/21	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
R48/22	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
R48/20/21	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin
R48/20/22	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
R48/21/22	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
R48/20/21/22	Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R48/23	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
R48/24	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin
R48/25	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
R48/23/24	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin
R48/23/25	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed
R48/24/25	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed
R48/23/24/25	Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R50/53	Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R51/53	Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R52/53	Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R68/20	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation
R68/21	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin
R68/22	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed
R68/20/21	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin
R68/20/22	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed
R68/21/22	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed
R68/20/21/22	Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

Save phrases - particular

Code	Phrase
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 ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
S6	Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
S7	Keep container tightly closed
S8	Keep container dry
S9	Keep container in a well-ventilated place
S10	Keep contents wet
S11	not specified
S12	Do not keep the container sealed
S13	Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs
S14	Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
S15	Keep away from heat
S16	Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
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 gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
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 ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
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 ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S41	In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
S42	During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
S43	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)
S45	In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S46	If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
S47	Keep at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S48	Keep wet with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
S49	Keep only in the original container
S50	Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
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 containment 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 sheet
S62	If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible
S63	In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
S64	If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)

Save phrases - combination

Code	Phrase
S1/2	Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
S3/7	Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
S3/7/9	Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
S3/9/14	Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
S3/9/14/49	Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
S3/9/49	Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place
S3/14	Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
S7/8	Keep container tightly closed and dry
S7/9	Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
S7/47	Keep container tightly closed and at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S8/10	Keep container wet, but keep the contents dry
S20/21	When using do not eat, drink or smoke
S24/25	Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S27/28	After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
S29/35	Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way
S29/56	Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point
S36/37	Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S36/37/39	Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
S36/39	Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
S37/39	Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
S38/2	In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment and stay away from children
S47/49	Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)