Precautionary statements
Please note that some statements assume that specific information will be added for the substance in question.
General precautionary statements
- P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102 Keep out of reach of children.
- P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions.
Precautionary statements — Prevention
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.
- P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
- P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/...
- P222 Do not allow contact with air.
- P223 Do not allow contact with water.
- P230 Keep wetted with...
- P231 Handle and store contents under inert gas/...
- P232 Protect from moisture.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P234 Keep only in original packaging.
- P235 Keep cool.
- P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
- P250 Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction/...
- P251 Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.
- P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing.
- P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
- P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
- P282 Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
- P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.
- P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
- P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
- P231 + P232 Handle and store contents under inert gas/... Protect from moisture.
- P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Precautionary statements — Response
- P301 IF SWALLOWED:
- P302 IF ON SKIN:
- P303 IF ON SKIN (or hair):
- P304 IF INHALED:
- P305 IF IN EYES:
- P306 IF ON CLOTHING:
- P307 IF exposed:
- P308 IF exposed or concerned:
- P309 IF exposed or if you feel unwell:
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
- P313 Get medical advice/attention.
- P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
- P315 Get immediate medical advice/attention.
- P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
- P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
- P322 Specific measures (see ... on this label).
- P330 Rinse mouth.
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P332 If skin irritation occurs:
- P333 If skin irritation or rash occurs:
- P334 Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages].
- P335 Brush off loose particles from skin.
- P336 Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do no rub affected area.
- P337 If eye irritation persists:
- P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P340 Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P341 If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- P342 If experiencing respiratory symptoms:
- P350 Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P351 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
- P352 Wash with plenty of water/...
- P353 Rinse skin with water [or shower].
- P360 Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
- P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
- P362 Take off all contaminated clothing.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P364 And wash it before reuse.
- P370 In case of fire:
- P371 In case of major fire and large quantities:
- P372 Explosion risk.
- P373 DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
- P374 Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
- P375 Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- P376 Stop leak if safe to do so.
- P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.
- P378 Use ... to extinguish.
- P380 Evacuate area.
- P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources.
- P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ...
- P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.../if you feel unwell.
- P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages].
- P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
- P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
- P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.
- P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ...
- P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P309 + P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water [or wrap in wet bandages].
- P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ ...
- P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P362 + P364 Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P370 + P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
- P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
- P370 + P380 In case of fire: Evacuate area.
- P370 + P380 + P375 In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Precautionary statements — Storage
- P401 Store in accordance with...
- P402 Store in a dry place.
- P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P404 Store in a closed container.
- P405 Store locked up.
- P406 Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
- P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets.
- P410 Protect from sunlight.
- P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding ... °C
- P412 Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
- P413 Store bulk masses greater than ... kg at temperatures not exceeding... °C.
- P420 Store separately.
- P422 Store contents under ...
- P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
- P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C.
- P411 + P235 Store at temperatures not exceeding ... °C.
Precautionary statements — Disposal
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
- P502 Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling.