Health and Safety
The Chemical (Hazard, Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations;
CHIP3 regulations require us to advise you of any hazards associated with certain products.
There are 3 categories:
* Hazard Classifications
* Risk Phrases
* Safety Phrases
Please see the guide below, compiled to help you recognise potential hazards.
For further information & in case of an emergency please call 016 8581 5400.
Risk Phrases:
R7: May cause fire. |
R8: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
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R10: Flammable. |
R11: Highly flammable.
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R12: Extremely flammable. |
R20: Harmful by inhalation.
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R21: Harmful in contact with skin.
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R22: Harmful if swallowed. |
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R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
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R34: Causes burns. |
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R35: Causes severe burns.
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R36: Irritating to eyes. |
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R37: Irritating to respiratory system.
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R38: Irritating to skin. |
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R40: Possible risk of irreversible effects.
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R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
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R42: May cause sensitization by inhalation.
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R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
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R51: Toxic to aquatic organisms.
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R52: Harmful to aquatic organisms.
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R53: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
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R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. |
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R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
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R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
Safety Phrases
S1: Keep locked up. |
S2: Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
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S3: Keep in a cool place. |
S6: See label for details of inert gas and storage.
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S7: Keep container tightly closed.
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S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place. |
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S13: Keep away from food and drink and animal feeding stuffs. |
S14: Keep away from. (See product label)
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S16: Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. |
S17: Keep away from combustible material
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S18: Handle & open container with care.
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S20: When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
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S21: When using, do not smoke. |
S22: Do not breathe dust.
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S23: Do not breathe gas / fumes / vapour / spray.
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S24: Avoid contact with the skin |
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S25: Avoid contact with eyes. |
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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S27: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. |
S28: Special requirements for washing off skin. (See product label)
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S29: Do not empty into drains. |
S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
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S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
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S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
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S37: Wear suitable gloves. |
S38: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
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S39: Wear eye/face protection. |
S41: In case of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe fumes.
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S42: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment. (See product label)
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S43: Special firefighting requirement. (See product label) |
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S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. |
S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately & show container/label.
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S47: Specific storage temperature requirement. (see label for detail). |
S50: Not to be mixed with other substances. (see label for detail).
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S51: Use only in well ventilated areas. |
S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
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S56: Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point. |
S57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. |
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S59: Refer to manufacturer / supplier for information on recovery/recycling. |
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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S61: Avoid release to the environment. |
S62: If swallowed do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label.
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S64: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
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Hazardous Classifications:
Highly Flammable (F)
Extremely Flammable (F+)
Harmful (X)
Dangerous for the environment (N)
Toxic (T)
Very Toxic (T+)
Corrosive (C)
Oxidising (O)
Irritant (I)