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

Safety phrases

CodeMeaning
S1Keep locked up
S2Keep out of reach of children
S3Keep in a cool place
S4Keep away from living quarters
S5Keep contents under ... (there follows the name of a liquid)
S6Keep under ... (there follows the name of an inert gas)
S7Keep container tightly closed
S8Keep container dry
S9Keep container in a well-ventilated place
S12Do not keep the container sealed
S13Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs
S14Keep away from ... (a list of incompatible materials follows)
S15Keep away from heat
S16Keep away from sources of ignition
S17Keep away from combustible material
S18Handle and open container with care
S20 When using, do not eat or drink
S21When using, do not smoke
S22Do not breathe dust
S23Do not breathe vapour
S24Avoid contact with skin
S25Avoid contact with eyes
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S27Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
S28Do not empty into drains
S30Never add water to this product
S33Take precaurionary measures against static discharges
S35This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
S36Wear suitable protective clothing
S37Wear suitable gloves
S38In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S39Wear eye/face protection
S40To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use ...(there follows suitable cleaning material
S41In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
S42 During fumigation/spraying, wear suitable respiratory equipment
S43 In case of fire, use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used)
S45In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label if possible)
S46If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
S47Keep at temperature not exceeding ... (supplier to enter temperature)
S48To be kept wet with (there follows a material name)
S49Keep only in the original container
S50 Do not mix with ... (to be specified by manufacturer)
S51Use only in well-ventilated areas
S52Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
S56Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point
S57Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination
S59Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling
S60This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
S61Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/MSDSs
S62If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
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