List of S-phrases
 | This article's factual accuracy is disputed. (October 2021) |
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. The list was subsequently updated and republished in Directive 2006/102/EC, where translations to additional European languages were added.
These safety phrases are used internationally and not just in Europe, and there is an ongoing effort towards complete international harmonization. (Note: missing S-number combinations indicate phrases that were deleted or replaced by another phrase.)
Safety phrases
| Code | 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 |
| S10 | Keep contents wet (No longer used) |
| S11 | Avoid contact with air (No longer used) |
| S12 | Do not keep the container sealed |
| S13 | Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs |
| 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) |
| S43 | 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 where possible |
| 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) |
| 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
- GHS precautionary statements
- GHS hazard statements
- Material safety data sheet
- Risk and Safety Statements