List of S-phrases
Information about List of S-phrases
S-phrases are defined in Annex IV of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations. The list was consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC, where translations into other EU languages may be found.
These safety phrases are used internationally not just in Europe and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonisation. (Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase.)
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These safety phrases are used internationally not just in Europe and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonisation. (Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another 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
- 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)
See also
“EU” redirects here. For other uses, see EU (disambiguation).
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Council Directive 67/548/EEC of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (as amended) is the main European Union law concerning chemical safety.
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R-phrases (short for Risk Phrases) are defined in Annex III of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and preparations.
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material safety data sheet (MSDS) is a form containing data regarding the properties of a particular substance. An important component of product stewardship and workplace safety, it is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or
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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.
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