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Risk and Safety Statements

Risk and Safety Statements , also known as R/S statements , R/S numbers , R/S phrases , and R/S sentences , is a system of hazard codes and phrases for labeling dangerous chemicals and compounds. The R/S statement of a compound consists of a risk part (R) and a safety part (S), each followed by a combination of numbers. Each number corresponds to a phrase. The phrase corresponding to the letter/number combination has the same meaning in different languages.

List of R-phrases

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 heritable 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

R14/15 : Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases
R15/29 : Contact with water liberates 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 sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact
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

R-Phrases no longer in use

R13: Extremely flammable liquified gas.
R47: May cause birth defects.

List of S-phrases

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
S12 : Do not keep the container sealed
S13 : Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
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
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)

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 )
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
S47/49 : Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C ( to be specified by the manufacturer )

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