Safety Information
GHS hazard statements and codes, safety precautions, risk codes and transportation information
Hazard Statements
The Globally Harmonized System of and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) designates 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
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HEALTH HAZARDS
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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RISK CODES
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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