List of S-phrases

S-phrases are defined in Annex IV of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Safety advice concerning dangerous substances and preparations. The list was consolidated and republished in Directive 2001/59/EC, where translations into other EU languages may be found.

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These safety phrases are used internationally and not just in Europe, and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonisation. (Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase.)

• (S1): Keep locked up
• (S2): Keep out of the reach of children
• S3: Keep in a cool place
• S4: Keep away from living quarters
• S5: Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S6: Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S7: Keep container tightly closed
• S8: Keep container dry
• S9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place
• S12: Do not keep the container sealed
• S13: Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs
• S14: Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
• S15: Keep away from heat
• S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
• S17: Keep away from combustible material
• S18: Handle and open container with care
• S20: When using do not eat or drink
• S21: When using do not smoke
• S22: Do not breathe dust
• S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S24: Avoid contact with skin
• S25: Avoid contact with eyes
• S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
• S27: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
• S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S29: Do not empty into drains
• S30: Never add water to this product
• S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges
• S35: This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way
• S36: Wear suitable protective clothing
• S37: Wear suitable gloves
• S38: In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment
• S39: Wear eye/face protection
• S40: To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S41: In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
• S42: During fumigation/spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S42: In case of fire use ... (indicate in the space the precise type of fire-fighting equipment. If water increases the risk add - Never use water)
• S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
• S46: If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
• S47: Keep at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S48: Keep wet with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S49: Keep only in the original container
• S50: Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas
• S52: Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas
• S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
• S56: Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point
• S57: Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination
• S59: Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling
• S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
• S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
• S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
• S63: In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest
• S64: If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious)

Combinations

• (S1/2): Keep locked up and out of the reach of children
• S3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place
• S3/7/9: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
• S3/9/14: Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
• S3/9/14/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
• S3/9/49: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place
• S3/14 Keep in a cool place away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer)
• S7/8: Keep container tightly closed and dry
• S7/9: Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place
• S7/47: Keep container tightly closed and at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S20/21: When using do not eat, drink or smoke
• S24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
• S27/28: After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer)
• S29/35: Do not empty into drains; dispose of this material and its container in a safe way
• S29/56: Do not empty into drains, dispose of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point
• S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
• S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
• S36/39: Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection
• S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection
• S47/49: Keep only in the original container at temperature not exceeding ... °C (to be specified by the manufacturer)

See also

• List of R-phrases
• Material safety data sheet
• Risk and Safety Statements