Risk and Safety Phrases

R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10
R11 R12 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21
R22 R23 R24 R25 R26 R27 R28 R29 R30 R31
R32 R33 R34 R35 R36 R37 R38 R39 R40 R41
R42 R43 R44 R45 R46 R48 R49 R50 R51 R52
R53 R54 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 R62
R63 R64 R65 R66 R67 R68        

R20/21 R20/22 R20/21/22 R21/22 R23/24
R23/25 R23/24/25 R24/25 R26/27 R26/28
R26/27/28 R27/28 R36/37 R36/38 R36/37/38
R37/38 R39/23 R39/24 R39/25 R39/23/24
R39/23/25 R39/24/25 R39/23/24/25 R39/26 R39/27
R39/28 R39/26/27 R39/26/28 R39/27/28 R39/26/27/28
R68/20 R68/21 R68/22 R68/20/21 R68/20/22
R68/21/22 R68/20/21/22 R42/23 R48/20 R48/21
R48/22 R48/20/21 R48/20/22 R48/21/22 R48/20/21/22
R48/23 R48/24 R48/25 R48/23/24 R48/23/25
R48/24/25 R48/23/24/25      
 
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S12
S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S20 S21 S22 S23
S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S33 S35 S36
S37 S38 S39 S40 S41 S42 S43 S45 S46 S47
S48 S49 S50 S51 S52 S53 S56 S57 S59 S60
S61 S62 S63 S64            
 
S1/2 S3/7 S3/9/14 S3/9/14/49 S3/9/49 S3/14 S7/8
S7/9 S7/47 S20/21 S24/25 S27/28

S29/35

 S29/56
S36/37 S36/37/39 S36/39 S37/39 S47/49    

Risk Phrases

Includes combination Risk Phrases

The Risk Phrases listed below include those associated with health, physicochemical and environmental hazards. The Risk Phrases associated with health hazards are the only ones required for health hazard assessment. The environmental and physicochemical phrases are provided for information purposes only. These 3 types of Risk Phrases are coloured differently as follows:

Colour Code  
Health effects risk phrases - blue
Physicochemical effects risk phrases - red
Environmental effects risk phrases - green

 
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 to 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 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 eye damage.
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 or irreversible effects.
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.
R 39/24/25 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.
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.
R42/43 May cause sensitisation 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.

Safety Phrases

Includes combination Safety 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... (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 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 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 wetted 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 container to avoid environmental contamination.
S59 Refer to manufacturer 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/Material Safety Data Sheets.
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.
S3/9/14 Keep in a cool, well ventilated place away from... (incompatible materials to be indicated by 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 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 a 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 a 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 a temperature not exceeding... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer).

Notes:

There are no safety phrases S10, S11, S19, S31 or S32 in accordance with the National Commission's National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)]1.

The combination safety phrases do not appear in the Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)]2.  They are sourced from Commission Directive 2001/59/EC3 of 6 August 2001.

* Safety phrases S1 and S2 are shown in brackets in HSIS. When the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only, S1 and S2 can be omitted from the label.

References

1. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, National Code of Practice for the Labelling of Workplace Substances [NOHSC:2012(1994)], AusInfo, Canberra, 1994.

2. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008(2004)], 3rd Edition, National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Canberra, 2004.

3. Commission Directive 2001/59/EC of 6 August 2001 adapting to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances, Official Journal of the European Communities, No. L225 (21 August 2001).