Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Risk phrases

RiskMeaning
R1Explosive when dry
R2Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source of ignition
R3 Extreme risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other source of ignition
R4Forms very sensitive explosive metallic compounds
R5Heating may cause an explosion
R6Explosive with or without contact with air
R7May cause fire
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire
R9Explosive when mixed with combustible material
R10Flammable
R11Highly flammable
R12Extremely flammable
R13Extremely flammable liquefied gas
R14Reacts violently with water
R15Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases
R16Explosive when mixed with oxidizing substances
R17Spontaneously flammable in air
R18 In use, may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture
R19May form explosive peroxides
R20Harmful by inhalation
R21Harmful in contact with skin
R22Harmful if swallowed
R23Toxic by inhalation
R24Toxic in contact with skin
R25Toxic if swallowed
R26Very toxic by inhalation
R27Very toxic in contact with skin
R28Very toxic if swallowed
R29Contact with water liberates toxic gas
R30Can become highly flammable in use
R31Contact with acid liberates toxic gas
R32Contact with acid liberates very toxic gas
R33Danger of cumulative effects
R34Causes burns
R35Causes severe burns
R36Irritating to eyes
R37Irritating to respiratory system
R38Irritating to skin
R39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects
R40Possible risk of irreversible effects
R41Risk of serious damage to the eyes
R42May cause sensitization by inhalation
R43May cause sensitization by skin contact
R44 Risk of explosion if heated under confinement
R45May cause cancer
R46May cause heritable genetic damage
R47May cause birth defects
R48Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
R49May cause cancer by inhalation
R50Very toxic to aquatic organisms
R51Toxic to aquatic organisms
R52Harmful to aquatic organisms
R53May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
R54Toxic to flora
R55Toxic to fauna
R56Toxic to soil organisms
R57Toxic to bees
R58May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment
R59 Dangerous to the ozone layer
R60May impair fertility
R61May cause harm to the unborn child
R62Risk of impaired fertility
R63Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
R64May cause harm to breast-fed babies
R65Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R66Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
R67Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
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