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Safety Description

EC Safety phrases are extensively used in the world, in data sheets of chemicals. The codes have the following meanings:

• 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...
• S48 To be kept wet with (there follows a material name)
• S49 Keep only in the original container
• S50 Do not mix with ...
• 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
• S1/2 : Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
• S24/25 : Avoid contact with skin and eyes
• S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
• S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
• S37/39 : Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection