The EU Eco-label and Health

Annex 3 List of R- and S-phrases

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 Explosive when dry.
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 breastfed 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.

S-phrases

S1 Keep locked up.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S3 Keep in a cool place.
S4 Keep away from living quarters.
S5 Keep contents under... (suitable 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 feeding stuffs.
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 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 instruction before use.
S56 Dispose of this material and its container to 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).

 



Version 1.0 August 2006, © Danish Environmental Protection Agency