European Union Commission Directive 2001/59/EC defines hazard codes and phrases for classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances. For complete hazard and safety information always refer to the MSDS.
For your convenience FCAD’s state Risk and Safety numbers below. Please refer to the following table for the respective Risk and Safety Statements for these numbers and combinations of numbers.
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Risk Phrases
Part 1 of risk phrases : Indication of Particular Risks
| R1 : | Explosive when dry | R35 : | Causes severe burns |
| R2 : | Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition | R36 : | Irritating to the eyes |
| R3 : | Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of ignition | R37 : | Irritating to the respiratory system |
| R4 : | Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds | R38 : | Irritating to the skin |
| R5 : | Heating may cause an explosion | R39 : | Danger of very serious irreversible effects |
| R6 : | Explosive with or without contact with air | R40 : | Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
| R7 : | May cause fire | R41 : | Risk of serious damage to eyes |
| R8 : | Contact with combustible material may cause fire | R42 : | May cause sensitization by inhalation |
| R9 : | Explosive when mixed with combustible material | R43 : | May cause sensitization by skin contact |
| R10 : | Flammable | R44 : | Risk of explosion if heated under confinement |
| R11 : | Highly Flammable | R45 : | May cause cancer |
| R12 : | Extremely Flammable | R46 : | May cause heritable genetic damage |
| R14 : | Reacts violently with water | R48 : | Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure |
| R15 : | Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases | R49 : | May cause cancer by inhalation |
| R16 : | Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances | R50 : | Very Toxic to aquatic organisms |
| R17 : | Spontaneously flammable in air | R51 : | Toxic to aquatic organisms |
| R18 : | In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture | R52 : | Harmful to aquatic organisms |
| R19 : | May form explosive peroxides | R53 : | May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R20 : | Harmful by inhalation | R54 : | Toxic to flora |
| R21 : | Harmful in contact with skin | R55 : | Toxic to fauna |
| R22 : | Harmful if swallowed | R56 : | Toxic to soil organisms |
| R23 : | Toxic by inhalation | R57 : | Toxic to bees |
| R24 : | Toxic in contact with skin | R58 : | May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment |
| R25 : | Toxic if swallowed | R59 : | Dangerous for the ozone layer |
| R26 : | Very Toxic by inhalation | R60 : | May impair fertility |
| R27 : | Very Toxic in contact with skin | R61 : | May cause harm to the unborn child |
| R28 : | Very Toxic if swallowed | R62 : | Possible risk of impaired fertility |
| R29 : | Contact with water liberates toxic gas | R63 : | Possible risk of harm to the unborn child |
| R30 : | Can become highly flammable in use | R64 : | May cause harm to breast-fed babies |
| R31 : | Contact with acids liberates toxic gas | R65 : | Harmful : May cause lung damage if swallowed |
| R32 : | Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas | R66 : | Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking |
| R33 : | Danger of cumulative effects | R67 : | Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
| R34 : | Causes burns | R68 : | Possible risk of irreversible effects |
Part 2 of risk phrases : Combination of Particular Risks
| R14/15 : | Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases | R48/20 : | Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation |
| R15/29 : | Contact with water liberates toxic, extremely flammable gas | R48/20/21 : | Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R20/21 : | Harmful by 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 |
| R20/21/22 : | Harmful by inhalation, 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 |
| R20/22 : | Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed | R48/21 : | Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin |
| R21/22 : | Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed | R48/21/22 : | Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R23/24 : | Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin | R48/22 : | Harmful : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed |
| R23/24/25 : | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed | R48/23 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation |
| R23/25 : | Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed | R48/23/24 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R24/25 : | Toxic 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 |
| R26/27 : | Very Toxic by inhalation and in contact with skin | R48/23/25 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R26/27/28 : | Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed | R48/24 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin |
| R26/28 : | Very Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed | R48/24/25 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R27/28 : | Very Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed | R48/25 : | Toxic : danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed |
| R36/37 : | Irritating to eyes and respiratory system | R50/53 : | Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R36/37/38 : | Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin | R51/53 : | Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R36/38 : | Irritating to eyes and skin | R52/53 : | Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| R37/38 : | Irritating to respiratory system and skin | R68/20 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation |
| R39/23 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation | R68/20/21 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin |
| R39/23/24 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin | R68/20/21/22 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, 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 | R68/20/22 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed |
| R39/23/25 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and if swallowed | R68/22 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects if swallowed |
| R39/24 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin | R68/21 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin |
| R39/24/25 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed | R68/21/22 : | Harmful : possible risk of irreversible effects in contact with skin and if swallowed |
| R39/25 : | Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed | R68/22 : | Harmful : possible risk of 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 |
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Safety Phrases
Part 1 of safety phrases : Indication of Safety Precautions
| S1 : | Keep locked up | S37 : | Wear suitable gloves |
| S2 : | Keep out of the reach of children | S38 : | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment |
| S3 : | Keep in a cool place | S39 : | Wear eye/face protection |
| S4 : | Keep away from living quarters | S40 : | To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use … (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S5 : | Keep contents under … (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer) | S41 : | In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes |
| S6 : | Keep under … (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer) | S42 : | During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified) |
| S7 : | Keep container tightly closed | 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) |
| S8 : | Keep container dry | S45 : | In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) |
| S9 : | Keep container in a well-ventilated place | S46 : | If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label |
| S12 : | Do not keep the container sealed | S47 : | Keep at temperature not exceeding … E C (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S13 : | Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs | S48 : | Keep wetted with … (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S14 : | Keep away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer) | S49 : | Keep only in the original container |
| S15 : | Keep away from heat | S50 : | Do not mix with … (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S16 : | Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking | S51 : | Use only in well-ventilated areas |
| S17 : | Keep away from combustible material | S52 : | Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas |
| S18 : | Handle and open container with care | S53 : | Avoid exposure – obtain special instruction before use |
| S20 : | When using, do not eat or drink | S56 : | Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point |
| S21 : | When using, do not smoke | S57 : | Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination |
| S22 : | Do not breathe dust | S59 : | Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling |
| S23 : | Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) | S60 : | This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste |
| S24 : | Avoid contact with skin | S61 : | Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| S25 : | Avoid contact with eyes | S62 : | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting : seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label |
| S26 : | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice | S63 : | In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest |
| S27 : | Take off immediately all contaminated clothing | S64 : | If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious) |
| 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 |
Part 2 of safety phrases : Combination of Safety Precautions
| S1/2 : | Keep locked up and out of the reach of children | S24/25 : | Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| S3/7 : | Keep container tightly closed in a cool place | S27/28 : | After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash imediately with plenty of…. (to be specified by the manufacturer) |
| S3/9/14 : | Keep in a cool well-ventilated place away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by manufacturer) | S29/35 : | Do not empty into drains, dispose of this container and it’s material in a safe way |
| 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) | S29/56 : | Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste-collection point |
| S3/9/49 : | Keep only in the original container in a cool well-ventilated place | S36/37 : | Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves |
| S3/14 : | Keep in a cool place away from … (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer) | S36/37/39 : | Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection |
| S7/8 : | Keep container tightly closed and dry | S36/39 : | Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection |
| S7/9 : | Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place | S37/39 : | Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| S7/47 : | Keep container tightly closed and at a temperature not exceeding … °C (to be specified by manufacturer) | S47/49 : | Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding … °C (to be specified by manufacturer) |
| S20/21 : | When using, do not eat, drink or smoke |
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Pictograms and Hazard Codes
 | B Biohazard |  | F High Flammable / F+ Extremely Flammable |  | O Oxidizing |
 | C Corrosive |  | Xn Harmful / Xi Irritant |  | R Radioactive |
 | E Explosive |  | Dangerous for environment |  | T Toxic / T+ Very Toxic |
