Hazard statements

Please note that some statements assume that specific information will be added for the substance in question.

Physical hazards

H200 Unstable explosives.
H201 Explosive; mass explosion hazard.
H202 Explosive, severe projection hazard.
H203 Explosive; fire, blast or projection hazard.
H204 Fire or projection hazard.
H205 May mass explode in fire.
H220 Extremely flammable gas.
H221 Flammable gas.
H222 Extremely flammable aerosol.
H223 Flammable aerosol.
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H228 Flammable solid.
H229 Pressurised container: May burst if heated.
H230 May react explosively even in the absence of air.
H231 May react explosively even in the absence of air at elevated pressure and/or temperature.
H240 Heating may cause an explosion.
H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion.
H242 Heating may cause a fire.
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air.
H251 Self-heating: may catch fire.
H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire.
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
H261 In contact with water releases flammable gases.
H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser.
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H281 Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

H300 Fatal if swallowed.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H310 Fatal in contact with skin.
H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H340 May cause genetic defects [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H350 May cause cancer [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child [state specific effect if known] [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H360F May damage fertility.
H360D May damage the unborn child.
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
H360Fd May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [state specific effect if known] [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H360Df Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children.
H370 Causes damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard).
H371 Causes damage to organs [or state all organs affected, if known] [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H372 Causes damage to organs [or state all organs affected, if known] through prolonged or repeated exposure [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].
H373 May cause damage to organs [or state all organs affected, if known] through prolonged or repeated exposure [state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard].

Environmental hazards

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Composite statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.
H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H301 + H311 Eitrað við inntöku eða snertingu við húð
H301 + H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.
H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H312 + H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

All the above hazard statements apply internationally. The statements below apply only in the European Union and the European Economic Area.

EUH statements

EUH 001 Explosive when dry.
EUH 006 Explosive with or without contact with air.
EUH 014 Reacts violently with water.
EUH 018 In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
EUH 019 May form explosive peroxides.
EUH 044 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
EUH 029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
EUH 031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
EUH 032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
EUH 066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
EUH 070 Toxic by eye contact.
EUH 071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
EUH 059 Hazardous to the ozone layer.
EUH 201/201A Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Warning! Contains lead.
EUH 202 Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Keep out of the reach of children.
EUH 203 Contains chromium (VI). May produce an allergic reaction.
EUH 204 Contains isocyanates. May produce an allergic reaction.
EUH 205 Contains epoxy constituents. May produce an allergic reaction.
EUH 206 Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine).
EUH 207 Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions.
EUH 208 Contains [name of sensitising substance]. May produce an allergic reaction.
EUH 209/209A Can become highly flammable in use. Can become flammable in use.
EUH 210 Safety data sheet available on request.
EUH 401 To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.