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SAFETY INFORMATION
GHS hazard statements and codes, safety precautions, risk codes and transporation information

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HAZARD STATEMENTS

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) designated standardized phrases, known as hazard statements, about the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures.The GHS designates the following elements for the labeling of containers:

  • Hazard statement
  • an identification of the product
  • a signal word when necessary - either WARNING or DANGER
  • the identity of the supplier
  • Hazard Pictograms when necessary

  • Hazard statements are designated a code, starting with the letter H and followed by three numbers.

    PHYSICAL HAZARDS

  • H200:
  • H201:
  • H202:
  • H203:
  • H204:
  • H205:
  • H220 :
  • H221:
  • H222:
  • H223:
  • H224:
  • H225:
  • H226:
  • H227:
  • H228:
  • H240:
  • H241:
  • H242:
  • H250:
  • H251:
  • H252:
  • H260:
  • H261:
  • H270:
  • H271:
  • H272:
  • H280:
  • H281:
  • H290:
  • Unstable Explosive
    Explosive; mass explosion hazard
    Explosive; severe projection hazard
    Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard
    Fire or projection hazard
    May mass explode in fire
    Extremely flammable gas
    Flammable gas
    Extremely flammable material
    Flammable material
    Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
    Highly flammable liquid and vapor
    Flammable liquid and vapor
    Combustible liquid
    Flammable solid
    Heating may cause an explosion
    Heating may cause a fire or explosion
    Heating may cause a fire
    Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
    Self-heating; may catch fire
    Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire
    In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
    In contact with water releases flammable gas
    May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer
    May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
    May intensify fire; oxidizer
    Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
    Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
    May be corrosive to metals

    HEALTH HAZARDS

  • H300:
  • H301:
  • H302:
  • H300:
  • H304:
  • H305:
  • H310:
  • H311:
  • H312:
  • H313:
  • H314:
  • H315:
  • H316:
  • H317:
  • H318:
  • H319:
  • H320:
  • H330:
  • H331:
  • H332:
  • H333:
  • H334:
  • H335:
  • H336:
  • H340:
  • H341:
  • H350:
  • H351:
  • H360:
  • H361:
  • H362:
  • H370:
  • H371:
  • H372:
  • H373:
  • Fatal if swallowed
    Toxic if swallowed
    Harmful if swallowed
    May be harmful if swallowed
    May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
    May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
    Fatal in contact with skin
    Toxic in contact with skin
    Harmful in contact with skin
    May be harmful in contact with skin
    Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
    Causes skin irritation
    Causes mild skin irritation
    May cause an allergic skin reaction
    Causes serious eye damage
    Causes serious eye irritation
    Causes eye irritation
    Fatal if inhaled
    Toxic if inhaled
    Harmful if inhaled
    May be harmful if inhaled
    May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
    May cause respiratory irritation
    May cause drowsiness or dizzines
    May cause genetic defects
    Suspected of causing genetic defects
    May cause cancer
    Suspected of causing cancer
    May damage fertility or the unborn child
    Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
    May cause harm to breast-fed children
    Causes damage to organs
    May cause damage to organs
    Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
    May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

  • H400:
  • H401:
  • H402:
  • H410:
  • H411:
  • H412:
  • H413:
  • Very toxic to aquatic life
    Toxic to aquatic life
    Harmful to aquatic life
    Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
    Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
    Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
    May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

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    RISK CODES

  • 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

  • COMBINATION RISK CODES

  • 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 sensitization 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
  • SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • 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
  • 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)
  • COMBINATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • (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
  • S47/49: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
  • REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS)

    Formerly known as the Toxic Substances List, the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) is a database of toxicity information assembled from the open scientific literature. Toxicity information for over 150,000 chemical substances including: prescription and non-prescription drugs, food additives, pesticides, solvents, diluents, chemical wastes, fungicides, herbicides, reaction products of chemical waste, and substances used in both household and industrial situations are included. Additionally, toxic effects and general toxicology reviews, mutation, data on skin and/or eye irritation, reproductive consequences and tumorigenicity are presented. Federal standards and regulations, NIOSH recommended exposure limits and information on the activities of the EPA, NIOSH, NTP, and OSHA regarding the substance are also incorporated.

    TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

    United Nations (UN) and North American (NA) Numbers are required for shipment of hazardous materials.

    UN Numbers are four-digit numbers that range between 0000 and 3500 following the letters UN. Associated with each UN number is a hazard identifier, which encodes the general hazard class and subdivision (and, in the case of explosives, their compatibility group).

    NA or DOT Numbers are often used when a UN Number is not assigned. This number is typically four digits that begin with the number 8 or 9 following the letters NA.

    THE GERMAN WATER HAZARD CLASS (WGK)

    The German Water Hazard Classes or WGK are numbers assigned by The German Federal Water Management Act. Substances are evaluated for negative influence on the physical, biological or chemical characteristics of water and then given one of the following WGK numbers:

  • WGK nwg: Non-water polluting substance
  • WGK 1: Slightly water polluting substance
  • WGK 2: Water polluting substance
  • WGK 3: Highly water polluting substance

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