Precautionary statements — General
Code and Precautionary statement |
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. |
Precautionary statements — Prevention
Code and Precautionary statement |
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. |
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. |
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P211 Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. |
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. |
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/… |
P222 Do not allow contact with air. |
P223 Do not allow contact with water. |
P230 Keep wetted with … |
P231 Handle under inert gas. |
P232 Protect from moisture. |
P233 Keep container tightly closed. |
P234 Keep only in original container. |
P235 Keep cool. |
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 valves and fittings free from oil and grease. |
P250 Do not subject to grinding/ shock/…/friction. |
P251 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. |
P282 Wear cold insulating gloves/face shield/eye protection. |
P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/ retardant clothing. |
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. |
P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. |
P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. |
Precautionary statements — Response
Code and Precautionary statement |
P301 IF SWALLOWED: |
P302 IF ON SKIN: |
P303 IF ON SKIN (or hair): |
P304 IF INHALED: |
P305 IF IN EYES: |
P306 IF ON CLOTHING: |
P308 IF exposed or concerned: |
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
P311 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/… |
P312 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/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 … on this label). |
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). |
P330 Rinse mouth. |
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P332 If skin irritation occurs: |
P333 If skin irritation or rash occurs: |
P334 Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. |
P335 Brush off loose particles from skin. |
P336 Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. |
P337 If eye irritation persists: |
P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P340 Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P342 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: |
P351 Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. |
P352 Wash with plenty of water/ … |
P353 Rinse skin with water/ shower. |
P360 Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
P362 Take off contaminated clothing. |
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P364 And wash it before reuse. |
P370 In case of fire: |
P371 In case of major fire and large quantities: |
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…to extinguish |
P380 Evacuate area. |
P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. |
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
P391 Collect spillage. |
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ … |
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ …/if you feel unwell. |
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302 + P334 IF ON SKIN: Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. |
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… |
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. |
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
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 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. |
P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/… |
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. |
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370 + P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. |
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … to extinguish. |
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 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
Precautionary statements — Storage
Code and Precautionary statement |
P401 Store … |
P402 Store in a dry place. |
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. |
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. |
P411 Store at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F. |
P412 Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. |
P413 Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F. |
P420 Store away from other materials. |
P422 Store contents under … |
P402 + P404 Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. |
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P410 + P412 Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F. |
P411 + P235 Store at temperatures not exceeding … o C/… o F. Keep cool. |
Precautionary statements — Disposal
Code and Precautionary statement |
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to … |
P502 Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/recycling |