R-phrases and S-phrases

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Everyone who stores dangerous substances is required BY LAW to properly classify, pack and label them 
for their own safety and for the safety of others !
 
 A LABEL MUST CONTAIN:
1. the name of the substance;
2. its associated Hazard Symbols (described and explained here below);
3. its associated R- and S-phrases.


The lists were consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC.

R-phrases
R1 Explosive when dry
R2 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source 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
R13 Extremely flammable liquefied gas
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 inflammable/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 acid 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 the 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
R47 May cause birth defects
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 (plants)
R55 Toxic to fauna (animals)
R56 Toxic to soil organisms
R57 Toxic to bees
58 May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
R59 Dangerous to the ozone layer
R60 May impair fertility
R61 May cause harm to the unborn child
R62 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 the reach of children
S3 Keep in a cool place
S4 Keep away from living quarters
S5 Keep contents under ... (there follows the name of a liquid)
S6 Keep under ... (there follows the name of an inert gas)
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 foodstuffs
S14 Keep away from ... (a list of incompatible materials will follow)
S15 Keep away from heat
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition
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 vapour
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 soap-suds
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 ... (there follows suitable cleaning material)
S41 In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes
S42 During fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment
S43 In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used)
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible)
S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
S47 Keep at temperature not exceeding ... (there follows a temperature limit)
S48 To be kept wet with ... (there follows a material name)
S49 Keep only in the original container
S50 Do not mix with ... (there follows a material name)
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 container 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 sheets
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label

* Missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase
** Safety phrases S1 and S2 are shown in brackets in Annex I and can only be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only

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