RISK AND SAFETY STATEMENTS

(European Union Commission Directive 2001/59/EC defines hazard codes and phrases for classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous substances.For complete hazard and safety information always refer to the MSDS)

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases

pictograms and hazard codes

Risk Phrases

Indication of Particular Risks

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 oxidizing substances

R17:Spontaneously flammable in air

R18:In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-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 the eyes

R37:Irritating to the respiratory system

R38:Irritating to the 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 sensitization by inhalation

R43:May cause sensitization 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:Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness

R68:Possible risk of irreversible effects

Combination of Particular Risks

R14/15:Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases

R15/29:Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas

R20/21:Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin

R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R20/22:Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed

R21/22:Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed

R23/24:Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin

R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R23/25:Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed

R24/25:Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed

R26/27:Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin

R26/27/28:Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R26/28:Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed

R27/28:Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed

R36/37:Irritating to eyes and respiratory system

R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin

R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin

R39/23:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation

R39/23/24:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin

R39/23/24/25:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R39/23/25:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

R39/24:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin

R39/24/25:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

R39/25:Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed

R39/26:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation

R39/26/27:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin

R39/26/27/28:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R39/26/28:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

R39/27:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin

R39/27/28:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

R39/28:Very Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects 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

R48/20/21:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin

R48/20/21/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, and in contact with skin and if swallowed

R48/20/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed

R48/21:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin

R48/21/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed

R48/22:Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed

R48/23:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation

R48/23/24:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin

R48/23/24/25:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R48/23/25:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed

R48/24:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin

R48/24/25:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed

R48/25:Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure 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

R68/20/21:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin

R68/20/21/22:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed

R68/20/22:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed

R68/21:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin

R68/21/22:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed

R68/22:Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed