Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Codes

GHS Precautionary And Hazard Statements

Hazardous products listed in this catalogue are marked with H and P numbers as assigned to the Hazard and Precautionary statements under UN legislation.

 

Precautionary Statements:

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 label before use.

 

Prevention precautionary statements

 

P201

Obtain special instructions before use.

P202

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P210a

Keep away from heat. - No smoking.

P210b

Keep away from sparks. - No smoking.

P210c

Keep away from open flames. - No smoking.

P210d

Keep away from hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P211

Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source.

P220

Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.

P220a

Keep away from clothing.

P220b

Keep away from combustible materials.

P220c

Keep away from reducing agents, heavy metal compounds, acids and alkalis.

P220d

Keep away from oxidising and acidic substances, as well as heavy metal compounds.

P220e

Keep away from iron.

P220f

Keep away from water.

P220g

Keep away from acids.

P220h

Keep away from alkaline solutions.

P220i

Keep away from metals.

P220j

Keep away from oxidising agents and acidic substances.

P220k

Keep away from flammable organic substances.

P220l

Keep away from acids, reducing agents and flammable materials.

P221

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.

P222

Do not allow contact with air.

P223

Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P230

Keep contents moist.

P231

Handle under inert gas.

P231+P232

Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P232

Protect from moisture.

P233

Keep container tightly closed.

P234

Keep only in original container.

P235

Keep cool.

P235+P410

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.

P240

Ground/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 reduction valves free from grease and oil.

P250

Do not subject to grinding/shock/friction.

P251

Pressurized container: 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/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.

P280a

Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.

P280b

Wear protective gloves and eye protection.

P280c

Wear protective gloves and face protection.

P280d

Wear protective clothing and eye protection.

P280e

Wear protective clothing and face protection.

P280f

Wear protective clothing.

P280g

Wear protective gloves.

P280h

Wear protective gloves/clothing.

P280i

Wear eye/face protection.

P280j

Wear face protection.

P281

Use personal protective equipment as required.

P282

Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection.

P283

Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

P284

Wear respiratory protection.

P285

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

 

Response precautionary statements

 

P301

IF SWALLOWED:

P301+P310

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P312

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P301+P330+P331

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302

IF ON SKIN:

P302+P334

IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P302+P350

IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P302+P352

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303

IF ON SKIN (or hair):

P303+P361+P353

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304

IF INHALED:

P304+P312

IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P304+P340

IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P304+P341

IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305

IF IN EYES:

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

IF ON CLOTHING:

P306+P360

IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P307

IF exposed:

P307+P311

IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P308

IF exposed or concerned:

P308+P313

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P309

IF exposed or if you feel unwell:

P309+P311

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P310

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 label).

P321

Specific treatment (see label).

P322

Specific measures (see label).

P330

Rinse mouth.

P331

Do NOT induce vomiting.

P332

If skin irritation occurs:

P332+P313

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333

If skin irritation or rash occurs:

P333+P313

If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P334

Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P335

Brush off loose particles from skin.

P335+P334

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P336

Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.

P337

If eye irritation persists:

P337+P313

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P338

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P340

Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P341

If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P342

If experiencing respiratory symptoms:

P342+P311

If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P350

Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P351

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

P352

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P353

Rinse skin with water/shower.

P360

Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes.

P361

Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P362

Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370

In case of fire:

P370+P376

In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

P370+P378

In case of fire: Use for extinction:

P370+P378a

In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.

P370+P378b

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Special powder for metal fires.

P370+P378c

In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

P370+P378d

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Water.

P370+P378e

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Water haze.

P370+P378f

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Water spray.

P370+P378g

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Foam.

P370+P378h

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Alcohol resistant foam.

P370+P378i

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder.

P370+P378j

In case of fire: Use for extinction: BC powder.

P370+P378k

In case of fire: Use for extinction: ABC powder.

P370+P378l

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Carbon dioxide.

P370+P378m

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Limestone powder.

P370+P378n

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Cement.

P370+P378o

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Sand.

P370+P378p

In case of fire: Use for extinction: Dry sand.

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

In case of major fire and large quantities:

P371+P380+P375

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

P372

Explosion risk in case of fire.

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 for extinction:

P378a

Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.

P378b

Use for extinction: Special powder for metal fires.

P378c

Use for extinction: CO2, sand, extinguishing powder.

P378d

Use for extinction: Water.

P378e

Use for extinction: Water haze.

P378f

Use for extinction: Water spray.

P378g

Use for extinction: Foam.

P378h

Use for extinction: Alcohol resistant foam.

P378i

Use for extinction: Fire-extinguishing powder.

P378j

Use for extinction: BC powder.

P378k

Use for extinction: ABC powder.

P378l

Use for extinction: Carbon dioxide.

P378m

Use for extinction: Limestone powder.

P378n

Use for extinction: Cement.

P378o

Use for extinction: Sand.

P378p

Use for extinction: Dry sand.

P380

Evacuate area.

P381

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P390

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P391

Collect spillage.

 

Storage precautionary statements

 

P401

Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

P401a

Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

P402

Store in a dry place.

P402+P404

Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P403

Store in a well-ventilated place.

P403+P233

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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/pallets.

P410

Protect from sunlight.

P410+P403

Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

P410+P412

Protect from sunlight. Do no expose to temperatures exceeding 50øC/ 122øF.

P411

Store at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/ ...°F.

P411+P235

Store at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/ ... °F. Keep cool.

P411a

Store at temperatures not exceeding $øC.

P411a+P235

Store at temperatures not exceeding $øC. Keep cool.

P411b

Store at temperatures not exceeding $øF.

P411b+P235

Store at temperatures not exceeding $øF. Keep cool.

P412

Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50øC/ 122øF.

P413

Store bulk masses greater than ... kg/ ... lbs at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/ ... °F.

P413a

Store bulk masses greater than $ kg at temperatures not exceeding $øC.

P413b

Store bulk masses greater than $ lbs at temperatures not exceeding $øF.

P420

Store away from other materials.

P420a

Store away from foodstuffs.

P420b

Store away from flammable substances.

P420c

Store away from oxidizing agents.

P420d

Store away from reducing agents.

P420e

Store away from water.

P420f

Store away from metals.

P420g

Store away from acids.

P420h

Store away from caustic solutions.

P422

Store contents under ...

P422a

Store contents under inert gas.

P422b

Store contents under protective gas.

P422c

Store contents under solvent.

P422d

Store under water.

P422e

Store in petroleum.

P422f

Store in nitrogen.

 

Disposal precautionary statements

 

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...
P501a Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
P502 Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.

 

Hazard Statements

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.

H227

Combustible liquid.

H228

Flammable solid.

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 gas.

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

H272

May intensify fire; oxidizer.

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.

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin.

H300+H310+H330

Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H300+H330

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled.

H301

Toxic if swallowed.

H301+H311

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.

H301+H311+H331

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H301+H331

Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled.

H302

Harmful if swallowed.

H302+H312

Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.

H302+H312+H332

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H302+H332

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.

H303

May be harmful if swallowed.

H304

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H305

May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways.

H310

Fatal in contact with skin.

H310+H330

Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H311

Toxic in contact with skin.

H311+H331

Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H312

Harmful in contact with skin.

H312+H332

Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.

H313

May be harmful in contact with skin.

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H315

Causes skin irritation.

H316

Causes mild skin irritation.

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318

Causes serious eye damage.

H319

Causes serious eye irritation.

H320

Causes eye irritation.

H330

Fatal if inhaled.

H331

Toxic if inhaled.

H332

Harmful if inhaled.

H333

May be harmful if inhaled.

H334

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

H335

May cause respiratory irritation.

H335+H336

May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H340

May cause genetic defects.

H340-EG

May cause genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H340a

May cause genetic defects.

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects.

H341-EG

Suspected of causing genetic defects <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H341a

Suspected of causing genetic defects.

H350

May cause cancer.

H350-EG

May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

H350a

May cause cancer.

H350i

May cause cancer by inhalation.

H351

Suspected of causing cancer.

H351-EG

Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

H351a

Suspected of causing cancer.

H360

May damage fertility or the unborn child.

H360+H362

May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children.

H360-EG

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>.

H360D

May damage the unborn child.

H360Df

May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.

H360F

May damage fertility.

H360FD

May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

H360Fd

May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

H360a

May damage fertility or the unborn child.

H361

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

H361-EG

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>.

H361a

Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

H361d

Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

H361f

Suspected of damaging fertility.

H361fd

Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

H362

May cause harm to breast-fed children.

H370

Causes damage to organs.

H370-EG

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>.

H370a

Causes damage to organs.

H371

May cause damage to organs.

H371-EG

May cause 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>.

H371a

May cause damage to organs.

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H372-EG

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>.

H372a

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H373-EG

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>.

H373a

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

 

Environmental Hazards

 

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life.

H401

Toxic to aquatic life.

H402

Harmful 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 atmospere.

 

European Union Hazard Statements

 

EUH001

Explosive when dry.

EUH006

Explosive with or without contact with air.

EUH014

Reacts violently with water.

EUH018

In use may form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.

EUH018a

In use may form explosive vapour-air mixture.

EUH018b

In use may form flammable vapour-air mixture.

EUH019

May form explosive peroxides.

EUH029

Contact with water liberates toxic gas.

EUH030

Can become highly flammable in use.

EUH031

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

EUH032

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

EUH044

Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.

EUH059

Hazardous to the ozone layer.

EUH066

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

EUH070

Toxic by eye contact.

EUH071

Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

EUH201

Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Warning! Contains lead.

EUH201A

Warning! Contains lead.

EUH202

Cyanoacrylate. Danger. Bonds skin and eyes in seconds. Keep out of the reach of children.

EUH203

Contains chromium (VI). May produce an allergic reaction.

EUH204

Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer.

EUH205

Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the manufacturer.

EUH206

Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine).

EUH207

Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions.

EUH207-EG

Warning! Contains cadmium. Dangerous fumes are formed during use. See information supplied by the manufacturer. Comply with the safety instructions.

EUH208

Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction.

EUH208-EG

Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction.

EUH209

Can become highly flammable in use.

EUH209A

Can become flammable in use.

EUH209a

Can become highly flammable in use.

EUH209b

Can become flammable in use.

EUH210

Safety data sheet available on request.

EUH401

To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.