List of EU safety codes

Under EU legislation, chemicals must carry certain safety codes to warn users against their dangers.

• 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 ... (there follows the name of a liquid).
• S6 Keep under ... (there follows the name of an inert gas).
• 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 foodstuffs.
• S14 Keep away from ... (a list of incompatible materials will follow).
• S15 Keep away from heat.
• S16 Keep away from sources of ignition.
• 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 vapour.
• 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 soap-suds.
• 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 .... (there follows suitable cleaning material).
• S41 In case of fire and / or explosion do not breathe fumes.
• S42 During fumigation / spraying wear suitable respiratory equipment.
• S43 In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.)
• S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
• S46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
• S47 Keep at temperature not exceeding...
• S48 To be kept wet with (there follows a material name).
• S49 Keep only in the original container.
• S50 Do not mix with ...
• 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 Disposal of this material and its container at hazardous or special waste collection point.
• S57 Use appropriate container 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 sheets.
• S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.