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"Precautionary measures"
CPR 19(1)(e)(ii)
The following safety phrases ("S-phrases") and the corresponding number codes are used in countries of the European Union (EU); (ref. Commission Directive 2001/59/EC of 6 August 2001 adapting to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (Text with EEA relevance.) Official Journal L 225, 21/08/2001 P. 0001 - 0333).
| Keep locked up. | S1 |
| Keep out of the reach of children. | S2 |
| Keep in a cool place. | S3 |
| Keep away from living quarters. | S4 |
| Keep contents under ... (appropriate liquid to be specified by the manufacturer). | S5 |
| Keep under ... (inert gas to be specified by the manufacturer). | S6 |
| Keep container tightly closed. | S7 |
| Keep container dry. | S8 |
| Keep container in a well-ventilated place. | S9 |
| Do not keep the container sealed. | S12 |
| Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. | S13 |
| Keep away from ... (incompatible materials to be indicated by the manufacturer). | S14 |
| Keep away from heat. | S15 |
| Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. | S16 |
| Keep away from combustible material. | S17 |
| Handle and open container with care. | S18 |
| When using do not eat or drink. | S20 |
| When using do not smoke. | S21 |
| Do not breathe dust. | S22 |
| Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). | S23 |
| Avoid contact with skin. | S24 |
| Avoid contact with eyes. | S25 |
| In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. | S26 |
| Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. | S27 |
| After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S28 |
| Do not empty into drains. | S29 |
| Never add water to this product. | S30 |
| Take precautionary measures against static discharges. | S33 |
| This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. | S35 |
| Wear suitable protective clothing. | S36 |
| Wear suitable gloves. | S37 |
| In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. | S38 |
| Wear eye/face protection. | S39 |
| To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S40 |
| In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. | S41 |
| 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 risk, add "Never use water"). | S43 |
| In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). | S45 |
| If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | S46 |
| Keep at temperature not exceeding ...°C (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S47 |
| Keep wet with ... (appropriate material to be specified by the manufacturer). | S48 |
| Keep only in the original container. | S49 |
| Do not mix with ... (to be specified by the manufacturer). | S50 |
| Use only in well-ventilated areas. | S51 |
| Not recommended for interior use on large surface areas. | S52 |
| Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. | S53 |
| Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point. | S56 |
| Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. | S57 |
| Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling. | S59 |
| This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. | S60 |
| Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets. | S61 |
| If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | S62 |
| In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. | S63 |
| If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). | S64 |
